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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

Libra Case: Milei Had Continuos Communication With Associates Before Token Launch

According to local reports, Milei would have been in constant communication with Mauricio Novelli, a crypto entrepreneur, just moments before writing the post sharing the token contract with his followers on social media. This could imply a coordinated strategy behind Milei’s actions. Libra: Milei Held Several Phone Calls Before Announcing the Token’s Issuance on Social […]

Big Bet Takes Action to Block Prediction Markets in Brazil

Betting companies have reportedly asked regulators to pause the operations of prediction market platforms, such as Polymarket and Kalshi, in Brazil. The betting lobby argues that prediction market contracts constitute bets and should be blocked, as these platforms are unlicensed in the country. Betting Lobby Attacks Prediction Markets in Brazil Betting companies have taken action […]

BlackRock says over 90% of Bitcoin ETF investors are long-term accumulators

<p>The long-term accumulation trend among crypto ETF investors suggests a stabilizing influence on the volatile crypto market landscape.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/long-term-crypto-investors-blackrock-etf/">BlackRock says over 90% of Bitcoin ETF investors are long-term accumulators</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Paraguay Strenghtens Mandatory Reporting Requirements for VASPs and Individuals

Individuals transacting cryptocurrency on offshore platforms or independently must now report their movements when the amount of crypto transacted surpasses $5,000 per year. Users must now deliver sensitive data, including the purpose of each transaction, hashes, and destination addresses. Paraguay Ramps Up Crypto Reporting Requirements For VASPs and Individuals The government of Paraguay is ramping [&#8230;]

Swissborg Secures MiCA License From France’s AMF, Expanding Regulated Crypto Services Across EU

Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation is rapidly reshaping the region’s crypto industry, with Swissborg obtaining regulatory approval in France that allows the platform to expand digital asset services across the European Union. Swissborg Secures MiCA Approval From French AMF, Expanding Regulated Crypto Platform in Europe Regulatory approval under Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework continues to [&#8230;]

Ethereum Shorts Pile in as Binance Funding Rates Turn Deeply Negative

Ethereum derivatives positioning shows growing bearish pressure as Binance funding rates remain in negative territory, highlighting sustained short dominance and raising the possibility that crowded bearish bets could amplify volatility. Binance Ethereum Funding Rates Turn Deep Negative Signaling Shift in Crypto Markets Market positioning around ethereum shifted as analysis published by Cryptoquant on March 13 [&#8230;]

Oil Crisis Drives Global Stock Selloff While Precious Metals and Crypto Hold Tight

Global markets ended the week under pressure as an oil shock tied to escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz rattled equities worldwide, while precious metals held firm as investors sought refuge from renewed stagflation fears. Oil Shock Rattles Global Markets as Stocks Slide U.S. stocks closed lower Friday, extending a difficult stretch for equities [&#8230;]

Binance Wins Second US Court Battle as Terror Claims Dismissed

Two U.S. federal courts have thrown out terrorism-related lawsuits targeting Binance, dismissing claims brought under the Anti-Terrorism Act against the cryptocurrency exchange. US Courts Deliver Double Blow to Terror Claims Against Binance — Crypto Legal War Takes New Turn The latest ruling came from a U.S. federal court in Alabama, which dismissed all claims filed [&#8230;]

Introducing The Crypto Closeout: live markets, real traders, every Sunday at 7 p.m. ET

The Crypto Closeout is a new weekly live show co-branded by NinjaTrader Live and Kraken, and it&#8217;s exactly what the crypto trading community has been missing. Hosted by Dylan (@TraderMayne) and Rick (@PonziTrader), the show goes live every Sunday at 7 p.m. ET, completely free, no paywall, no subscription required.What is The Crypto Closeout?Think of it as your pre-week ritual. One hour of live crypto market coverage, professional trade setups, macro outlook, and sit-down interviews with so

Why Binance suddenly isn’t afraid of negative press anymore

Binance suing the Wall Street Journal is not a new kind of signal, as the exchange has fought what it considered hostile coverage before.However, this time the market may read the move differently.In earlier cycles, a Binance-versus-media clash fit neatly into a larger story of regulatory danger. Now, after a softer US enforcement turn and deeper overlap with President Donald Trump-linked crypto networks, the same kind of pushback may be read less as panic and more as confidence.On Mar. 11, Bina

Luke Gromen Says ‘Nuclear Printing’ Needed to Push Bitcoin Back Into Bull Market

Bitcoiners often argue that BTC should thrive when the global financial system starts to look unstable. But Luke Gromen says that this time, BTC simply was not behaving the way he thought it should, and that was enough for him to slash a position he described as “irresponsibly large.” Gromen Says BTC’s Weakness Against Gold, [&#8230;]

Weekly Wrap: IronFX Slashes 150 Jobs; CFTC’s Event Contracts Guide

IronFX cuts 150 rolesJob cuts at IronFX have emerged as the latest sign of pressure across the online trading industry. The broker laid off around 150 employees, or about 10% of its roughly 1,500‑strong workforce, with sources citing “efficiency” amid the AI wave as the main driver.​ The layoffs follow earlier reductions at other brokers, including Tradu/FXCM and eToro, and come as IronFX continues to operate with a Cyprus Investment Firm license, a British Virgin Islands offshore license and au

Adjusted Stablecoin Volume Shows USDC Outpacing USDT in 2026, Mizuho Raises Circle Price Target

Circle’s USDC has overtaken Tether’s USDT in adjusted stablecoin transaction volume for the first time since 2019, signaling a notable shift in how digital dollars are actually being used across crypto markets. A March 13 research note from Mizuho Securities analysts Dan Dolev and Alexander Jenkins found that USDC has processed about $2.2 trillion in [&#8230;]

Miss this warning and you too could lose 99.9% in one swap while Ethereum bots walk away with the rest

A crypto trader lost over $50 million in Aave-wrapped USDT on March 12 after sending a single large order through the DeFi lending protocol's swap interface and clearing a slippage warning on a mobile device.Data from Etherscan shows the wallet swapped $50.43 million aEthUSDT for 327.24 aEthAAVE through CoW Protocol in Ethereum block 24,643,151.At the current AAVE price of $111.52, the returned tokens were worth roughly $36,100, leaving an implied loss of about $49.96 million relative to the ori

Why Bitcoin is Rising While US Equities Face Third Weekly Loss

Bitcoin surged to a weekly high of $73,838, breaking out of a tight range of $70,000 to $71,000. The upward movement caught bearish traders off guard, leading to the liquidation of $445 million in leveraged positions. Liquidations and ETF Inflows Bitcoin rallied to a weekly high of $73,838 Friday, successfully breaking out of the narrow [&#8230;]

Elon Musk removes more xAI founders during restructuring ahead of potential IPO

<p>Musk's restructuring of xAI highlights challenges in leadership transitions and the impact of aggressive management on company morale and talent retention.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/xai-restructuring-ipo-ahead/">Elon Musk removes more xAI founders during restructuring ahead of potential IPO</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Santander and Visa Finalize Agentic AI Payments Pilot Across Latam

The two companies announced that a set of agents completed end-to-end payments in five markets across Latin America. Executing purchases in controlled conditions while following clear consent rules, the pilot shows that AI agents can be integrated into traditional finance scenarios without violating customer protections. Santander and Visa Pioneer AI Agentic Payments Across Five Latin [&#8230;]

AI Pivot Won’t Save Everyone, Wintermute Tells Bitcoin Miners

Bitcoin MagazineAI Pivot Won’t Save Everyone, Wintermute Tells Bitcoin MinersBitcoin miners are caught in the tightest squeeze of the network’s history, and a new Wintermute report argues that simply waiting for the next bull run is no longer a strategy.&nbsp;Instead, the firm says miners will have to reinvent themselves as infrastructure and treasury managers if they want to make it to the next halving.Wintermute analyst Jasper De Maere says the current mining cycle is structurally different fr

Crypto holders in France are being violently targeted again — and it’s no longer just insiders

A French couple held at knifepoint in their home near Versailles and forced to transfer roughly €900,000 in Bitcoin would normally read like a rare, tragic story.But in France, it now fits a pattern serious enough to rattle the industry, draw the interior minister into the fray, and push executives toward bodyguards and tighter personal security measures.This signals a broader trend: crypto security is becoming a key concern for physical security.The March 2026 Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt case, in w