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Valkyrie amends Bitcoin Fund S-1 filing with enhanced custody and valuation rules

Valkyrie Investments refiled an amended Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday for its Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund, adding more precise rules around custody, valuation, seed investments, and risks as the cryptocurrency investment vehicle awaits regulatory approval to trade on Nasdaq. The new filing updates the index used to value the fund’s Bitcoin from Lukka Prime to the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate – New York Variant, which calculates the reference rate as of 4 PM Eastern

Did RWA futures really overtake crypto? Only if you ignore 90% of the market

A new report from OKX and Token Terminal says real-world-asset (RWA) futures on trade.xyz edged past crypto futures on Hyperliquid in July. The headline numbers were $107.6 billion of RWA-contract volume against $105.7 billion of crypto-contract volu...

Nobel economists back California billionaire tax ahead of 2026 vote

The endorsement may enhance public trust and political momentum, potentially influencing similar wealth tax initiatives nationwide.The post Nobel economists back California billionaire tax ahead of 2026 vote appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Poland joins European coalition on missile defense with Ukraine, 9 others

Poland's coalition membership strengthens European defense ties, potentially escalating NATO-Russia tensions amid strategic military shifts.The post Poland joins European coalition on missile defense with Ukraine, 9 others appeared first on Crypto Br...

Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez challenges US claims on Chinese AI distillation

Gomez's stance highlights the potential for China to achieve AI self-sufficiency, challenging US tech dominance and export control strategies.The post Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez challenges US claims on Chinese AI distillation appeared first on Crypto Bri...

China tightens border controls amid US tech rivalry

China's border control measures may intensify tech tensions, impacting global markets and complicating U.S.-China diplomatic relations.The post China tightens border controls amid US tech rivalry appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Paradex sees options open interest surge 2.6x to $202M after RFQ launch

Paradex's RFQ integration highlights DeFi's potential to rival centralized platforms, enhancing institutional-grade trading capabilities on-chain.The post Paradex sees options open interest surge 2.6x to $202M after RFQ launch appeared first on Crypt...

Brazil blocks stablecoins from key cross-border payment rail as $1.1 trillion market faces new limits

Brazil's central bank will bar virtual assets, including stablecoins, from settling one specific type of international payment flow starting Oct. 1.Resolution 561 targets the settlement leg between regulated foreign-exchange providers and their overs...

Anduril says US delay on Taiwan arms sales is hurting its business

The delay in arms sales to Taiwan not only affects Anduril's business but also risks undermining Taiwan's defense modernization efforts.The post Anduril says US delay on Taiwan arms sales is hurting its business appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Diego Simeone confirms Julián Álvarez available for Madrid derby

lvarez's return boosts Atltico's attack amid injury woes, potentially shifting dynamics in the crucial Madrid derby and La Liga race.The post Diego Simeone confirms Julián Álvarez available for Madrid derby appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Former Hong Kong banker sentenced to four years for crypto bribery

The case highlights the growing risk of crypto in financial fraud, threatening Hong Kong's status as a global financial hub.The post Former Hong Kong banker sentenced to four years for crypto bribery appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Denmark, Greenland affirm US deal will not cede sovereignty

The deal strengthens US military presence and economic security in the Arctic, impacting geopolitical dynamics and resource access.The post Denmark, Greenland affirm US deal will not cede sovereignty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Users sue OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and Google for alleged AI collusion

The lawsuit could reshape AI industry dynamics, challenging the balance between innovation and regulation, with potential antitrust implications.The post Users sue OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and Google for alleged AI collusion appeared first on Crypto B...

Bitcoin survived the Fed and CLARITY, and now faces the next major test at $82,000 this weekend

Bitcoin hit an intraday high of $81,400 on Friday, approaching the low-$82,000 zone that has capped every recovery attempt since late August.US spot Bitcoin ETF shares stop trading once American markets close for the weekend. Any further push through...

Vietnam and Austria Partner on Crypto Oversight

Vietnam has built a pilot legal framework and plans to license its first crypto-asset service providers in 2026. Building Guardrails Vietnam reportedly plans to license its first crypto-asset service providers in 2026 under a pilot legal framework as...

eToro and Alpaca Get SEC Staff Relief for Brokerage Accounts That Hold No Cash

eToro USA Securities and Alpaca Securities won no-action relief from US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff this week for accounts that hold no customer cash. The money sits at a bank or a money transmitter instead.The two letters set how...

Weekly Review: Trustpilot Flags One in Five Retail Brokers; iFOREX Cuts H1 EBITDA to $1.4m

The week brought developments across retail trading, brokerearnings, fintech and digital assets, with online reputation, profitability andchanging trading behaviour among the recurring themes.Broker operations also saw several changes, from iFOREXrev...

SBI Invests in Singapore’s Dtcpay to Scale Stablecoin Rails

SBI Group is backing Singapore-based Dtcpay as the regulated payments company expands its stablecoin merchant network and product suite. The investment extends Dtcpay’s Series A to $25 million and deepens SBI’s digital asset push across A...

Jorge Jesus warns Cristiano Ronaldo: past accolades won’t secure starting spot

Jorge Jesus's merit-based selection policy signals a shift towards performance-driven team dynamics, challenging legacy-based favoritism.The post Jorge Jesus warns Cristiano Ronaldo: past accolades won’t secure starting spot appeared first on C...

Netanyahu proposes stripping citizenship from Israelis criticizing IDF

Netanyahu's proposal could strain Israel's global relations, impact free speech perceptions, and affect his political stability amid tensions.The post Netanyahu proposes stripping citizenship from Israelis criticizing IDF appeared first on Crypto Bri...