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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

LeBron James Tops an NBA Prop-Bet Index That Measures Buzz, Not Bets

A new Sports Illustrated index ranks the NBA players drawing the most attention from prop bettors—based on social chatter and search traffic rather than money wagered—with LeBron James clear at the top. An Unusual Index Putting Metrics Behind Marketi...

Her Crypto ‘Godfather’ Ex Moved Millions. She Hid $2.6M From the IRS

Iris Rabaya Au received an 18-month federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to concealing more than $2.6 million she obtained through her former boyfriend’s criminal activities. The money moved through companies and bank accounts she esta...

Grayscale Sees US Opportunity for Hyperliquid in Kraken Parent Plan

Payward’s plan to bring onchain perpetual futures to U.S. traders could open a new market for Hyperliquid. Grayscale sees a potential benefit for HYPE, but that depends on regulatory approval and trading fees reaching the protocol. A US Market...

iPhone Crypto App Hides Malicious Code as Attacker Wallet Nets $580K

An iPhone app promoted as a read-only crypto monitoring tool carried code capable of accessing other apps and sensitive wallet data, a new analysis found. A wallet identified as the attacker’s received nearly $580,000 in crypto. How FomoPeek Re...

Bitcoin slips below $85,000 as 5% Treasury yield returns to haunt risk assets

Bitcoin fell below $85,000 on Sept. 23 after stronger-than-expected US business activity sent Treasury yields higher and flushed leveraged longs.The reversal broke the momentum behind a rebound that had accelerated as Bitcoin pushed through a large c...

‘AI Will Take Everyone’s Jobs’: Why Bitcoin Bull Tim Draper Is Hiring More

AI could take your job, Tim Draper warns, but his team is still growing as it adopts the technology. The venture capitalist and outspoken bitcoin bull argues that workers who use AI will gain an advantage, and that new roles will emerge. Why Draper S...

US sanctions shut down 80-90% of Iran’s external flights

The sanctions exacerbate Iran's isolation, potentially leading to increased geopolitical tensions and economic instability in the region.The post US sanctions shut down 80-90% of Iran’s external flights appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Meta rolls out Muse Voice AI to all smart glasses, showcases low latency

Meta's Muse Voice AI in smart glasses enhances real-time communication, potentially transforming user interaction and accessibility globally.The post Meta rolls out Muse Voice AI to all smart glasses, showcases low latency appeared first on Crypto Br...

Meta’s AI chief Alexandr Wang teases the company’s most capable model yet

Meta's AI advancements under Wang could redefine industry standards, intensifying competition and innovation in AI technology development.The post Meta’s AI chief Alexandr Wang teases the company’s most capable model yet appeared first on...

Meta integrates Walmart, Gap, and Best Buy into Muse AI agent

Meta's AI integration with major retailers could disrupt traditional e-commerce giants, shifting consumer shopping habits and market dynamics.The post Meta integrates Walmart, Gap, and Best Buy into Muse AI agent appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims personal superintelligence is within reach

Zuckerberg's vision of accessible superintelligence could democratize AI, challenging centralized control and reshaping global tech dynamics.The post Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims personal superintelligence is within reach appeared first...

Anthropic’s AI Claude identifies intriguing DNA stretch in bacteriophages

Anthropic's AI-driven discovery in bacteriophages could revolutionize biological research, highlighting AI's potential in scientific breakthroughs.The post Anthropic’s AI Claude identifies intriguing DNA stretch in bacteriophages appeared first...

DataOne fined $1.07M for operating 62 unpermitted generators at New Jersey data center

The fine highlights the critical need for regulatory compliance in large-scale infrastructure projects, impacting environmental and community health.The post DataOne fined $1.07M for operating 62 unpermitted generators at New Jersey data center appea...

BlackRock broadens equity exposure, retains AI focus in portfolio shakeup

BlackRock's strategic shift may drive significant capital flows into AI-utilizing firms and US large-cap equities, influencing global market trends.The post BlackRock broadens equity exposure, retains AI focus in portfolio shakeup appeared first on C...

Bitmex Crypto Exchange Closes; Funds Left Behind Face New Account Fees

Bitmex has ended exchange operations, but users can still log in and withdraw their crypto. Balances left on the platform are now subject to account fees for users who completed identity verification, making the withdrawal terms the immediate concern...

US considers plan to promote dollar-backed crypto stablecoins globally

The global push for dollar-backed stablecoins could solidify US financial influence but risks new contagion vectors in the financial system.The post US considers plan to promote dollar-backed crypto stablecoins globally appeared first on Crypto Brief...

US considers promoting dollar-backed crypto stablecoins globally

The U.S. push for dollar-backed stablecoins could reshape global digital payments, impacting international finance and cryptocurrency markets.The post US considers promoting dollar-backed crypto stablecoins globally appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Circle launches 24/7 stablecoin FX engine as it chases a slice of the $10 trillion currency market

Circle has switched on 24-hour stablecoin foreign-exchange settlement on Arc, targeting a global FX market that moves nearly $10 trillion daily.The service, called StableFX, allows screened businesses to request competing quotes from multiple liquidi...

Trump Accounts Reveal MSTR Buy as Bitcoin Treasury Giant Rebounds

Trump-linked investment accounts spent the early summer unloading shares of Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), the world’s largest publicly traded corporate holder of bitcoin. Then, with the stock badly beaten down, the accounts turned around and bought it bac...