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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

Bitcoin Volatility Falls as Asset Matures, Charles Schwab Report Finds

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Volatility Falls as Asset Matures, Charles Schwab Report FindsA new report from Charles Schwab suggests bitcoin is shedding one of its defining traits: extreme volatility. That might be good or bad news.According to the firm’s analysis, bitcoin’s price swings have declined sharply in recent years, with the asset now exhibiting less volatility than some of the largest U.S. technology stocks. The report found BTC’s historical volatility (HV) dropped to 42% in 2025 — r

Bitcoin Surges to $72K Peak Following Reports of Washington’s Ceasefire Proposal

Bitcoin surged past $72,000 on March 25 as global markets rallied on optimism over the Trump administration’s proposed 15‑point peace plan with Iran. Geopolitical Thaw Sparks Bitcoin Rebound Bitcoin surged on Wednesday, riding a wave of renewed optimism across global markets as the Trump administration’s “15-point plan” to end hostilities with Iran sparked a shift […]

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF nears launch after NYSE Arca listing update

<p>Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF launch could significantly boost institutional crypto adoption, influencing market dynamics and regulatory landscapes.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/morgan-stanley-bitcoin-trust-launch-nears-nyse-listing/">Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF nears launch after NYSE Arca listing update</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Wall Street Moves Onchain as Franklin Templeton and Ondo Finance Accelerate Tokenized Access to ETFs

Tokenized ETFs enter blockchain markets as Ondo Finance and Franklin Templeton expand access to traditional assets, opening new global distribution channels while preserving institutional investment structures and reshaping how investors interact with established financial products. Ondo Finance and Franklin Templeton Bring ETFs Onchain Expanding access to traditional financial instruments through blockchain infrastructure is gaining traction, [&#8230;]

Only these 9 crypto tokens are closer to their all-time high than Bitcoin right now

Only nine non-stable tokens sit closer to ATH than Bitcoin as the market’s damage stays concentrated elsewhereBitcoin is still 43.26% below its all-time high. On the surface, that figure reads as a reminder of unfinished recovery. In relative terms, it places Bitcoin in a stronger position than most of the market.A live CryptoSlatemarket snapshot shows BTC at $71,606 against an ATH of $126,198.After excluding stablecoins and gold-backed tokens, only nine assets in the table sit closer to their p

Franklin Templeton Teams with Ondo to Launch 24/7 Tokenized ETFs

Key Takeaways:Franklin Templeton cooperates with Ondo Finance to bring tokenized ETFs to blockchainInvestors now can trade traditional assets through crypto wallets 24/7This transformation removes demand on broker use and limited trading time of the marketThere is a significant change underway as conventional finance collides with blockchain infrastructure. One of the largest asset management companies in the world is currently bringing its products directly to crypto infrastructure.Franklin Tem

UK Bans All Cryptocurrency Donations to Political Parties

The UK has banned all cryptocurrency donations to political parties to prevent untraceable funds influencing elections, with an approximately $134,000 annual cap on donations and regulated loans by British citizens abroad. New Caps on Overseas Contributions The United Kingdom has officially banned all cryptocurrency donations to political parties. The government, led by Prime Minister Keir [&#8230;]

Bitget Wallet expands stablecoin payments with Visa, Mastercard, and Ripple integration

<p>Bitget Wallet launches Onchain Payments Matrix connecting Visa, Mastercard, and Ripple to scale stablecoin payments globally.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/onchain-payments-matrix-launch/">Bitget Wallet expands stablecoin payments with Visa, Mastercard, and Ripple integration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump Taps Tech & Crypto Giants for PCAST, Signaling Major Policy Shift Ahead

Key Takeaways:President Donald Trump has added the top tech and crypto players to the PCAST advisory council. The membership is composed of blockchain and AI leaders and significant international technology companies. The council will be leading strategy in U.S on emerging technologies and workforce impact The U.S. government is moving to tighten its grip on emerging technologies. A new advisory council packed with Silicon Valley and crypto-linked figures signals where policy focus is heading ne

Ex-New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English Takes Helm of Airwallex’s NZ Board

Global financial technology firm Airwallex has appointedformer New Zealand Prime Minister and Finance Minister Sir Bill English asChair of its New Zealand board.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)Expanding Role in New ZealandSince entering the New Zealand market in 2023, Airwallex has rapidly grown. The fintech now reportedly supports more than 1,000 local firmsand handles about NZ$2.4 billion in annual payment flows, representing 240%year-on-yea

Visa joins Canton Network as Super Validator to expand institutional blockchain payments

<p>Visa joins Canton Network as a Super Validator, expanding its stablecoin and blockchain push into privacy focused infrastructure for banks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/visa-blockchain-governance-canton-network/">Visa joins Canton Network as Super Validator to expand institutional blockchain payments</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Blackrock CEO Warns of Global Recession Risk if Oil Hits $150

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink warns surging oil prices tied to geopolitical tensions could tip the global economy into a steep recession, while contrasting scenarios highlight how energy markets may determine inflation, growth and investor sentiment. Oil Shock Threatens Global Economy Outlook Mounting geopolitical strain and energy volatility are raising recession concerns as Blackrock CEO Larry [&#8230;]

Bitcoin price eyes breakout as EIA signals sub $80 oil path after 20% global supply shock starts easing

Bitcoin has room to rally if diplomacy between Washington and Tehran continues to ease pressure on oil.Since March 23, traces of significant de-escalation have emerged, with President Donald Trump ordering a 5-day pause for &#8220;constructive conversations.&#8221; At the same time, reports have emerged that the United States had sent Iran a 15-point proposal through Pakistan, while Turkey also passed messages between the two sides.While there is no ceasefire yet, and there is no sign of a settl

Utila Integrates Native TRON Resource Management, Enabling Up to 80% Reduction in Transaction Costs

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. NEW YORK, March 25, 2026 — Utila, an institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure platform, today announced the launch of native TRON resource management capabilities within its platform. The integration enables users to stake TRX, the native utility token of the TRON network, delegate resources across wallets, and [&#8230;]

Morgan Stanley Moves Closer to Bitcoin ETF Launch With NYSE Listing Announcement 

Bitcoin MagazineMorgan Stanley Moves Closer to Bitcoin ETF Launch With NYSE Listing Announcement Morgan Stanley’s long‑awaited spot Bitcoin exchange‑traded fund, the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT), has taken a major procedural step toward trading after the New York Stock Exchange confirmed an official listing notice for the product.&nbsp;Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas says the listing typically signals a launch is “imminent.”If approved by regulators, MSBT would mark the first

Tom Lee’s Bitmine Launches MAVAN, Instantly Becomes World’s Largest Ethereum Staking Platform

Bitmine Immersion Technologies launched MAVAN, the Made in America Validator Network, on Wednesday, instantly making it the world’s largest ethereum staking platform. U.S. Ethereum Staking Platform MAVAN Debuts Bitmine (NYSE American: BMNR) built MAVAN in-house to manage and generate yield on its expanding ETH treasury. At launch, the platform carries 3,142,643 ETH, valued at roughly [&#8230;]

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Circle could reach $75B by 2030 despite recent selloff

<p>Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Circle could reach $75B by 2030, focusing on stablecoin adoption despite a 20% drop tied to CLARITY Act fears.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/circle-valuation-potential-2030/">Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Circle could reach $75B by 2030 despite recent selloff</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitwise Joins Lombard’s Bitcoin Smart Accounts to Help Unlock Institutional Yield

Bitcoin MagazineBitwise Joins Lombard’s Bitcoin Smart Accounts to Help Unlock Institutional YieldBitwise Asset Management has become the first strategic yield partner in Lombard’s Bitcoin Smart Accounts ecosystem, signaling a growing bridge between institutional custody and productive on-chain Bitcoin deployment.&nbsp;The collaboration is designed to unlock yield and liquidity for an estimated $500 billion in BTC currently held in regulated custody, without requiring asset transfers or modificat

Cardano ADA shorts spike to highest since June 2023 as 71% crash meets Midnight launch this week risk

Cardano is attempting to turn the imminent mainnet launch of the Midnight network, a privacy-focused sidechain, into a repair job as market data signals extreme negative sentiment toward its native ADA token.Data from Santiment shows that the average wallet active on the Cardano network over the past year has earned a negative 43% return on its investment.At the same time, Binance funding rates currently show the largest short position ratio against ADA since June 2023.Cardano's Weekly Short Pos