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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

B2C2 Taps Schroders' Former Asia Wealth Boss to Chase the Family Office Crypto Trade

Digital asset liquidity provider B2C2 has appointed Jason Lai, the former Chairman of Schroders Wealth Management Asia, as a Senior Advisor based in Singapore. The move is aimed at deepening the firm's relationships with funds, asset managers and family offices across the Asia-Pacific region.A Strategic Move to Tap the WealthyLai built his reputation in Asia's independent wealth industry as the founder of Thirdrock Group in 2009. Schroders, the FTSE 100 asset manager, acquired Thirdrock in 2019.

Anthropic in talks to acquire Decart for $6B to boost AI efficiency

<p>Anthropic's potential acquisition of Decart could significantly enhance its AI capabilities, potentially boosting its market valuation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/anthropic-in-talks-to-acquire-decart-for-6b-to-boost-ai-efficiency/">Anthropic in talks to acquire Decart for $6B to boost AI efficiency</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Gold breaks six-month resistance as China, ETFs boost demand

<p>Gold's rise signals increased market confidence, potentially influencing global economic strategies and investor behavior amid macroeconomic shifts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/gold-breaks-six-month-resistance-as-china-etfs-boost-demand/">Gold breaks six-month resistance as China, ETFs boost demand</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

David Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic primary in upset over Francesca Hong

<p>The upset highlights challenges for progressive Democrats, indicating potential shifts in voter sentiment and strategy reassessment.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/david-crowley-wins-wisconsin-democratic-primary-in-upset-over-francesca-hong/">David Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic primary in upset over Francesca Hong</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Gen Z traders lean into ETFs as risk appetite cools amid market slowdown, Binance Research finds

<p>Gen Z's shift towards ETFs indicates a trend towards more cautious, long-term investment strategies, potentially stabilizing future markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/gen-z-traders-lean-into-etfs-as-risk-appetite-cools-binance-research/">Gen Z traders lean into ETFs as risk appetite cools amid market slowdown, Binance Research finds</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

BaiBai launches as first PropAMM aggregator on Base, promising to pay double if you find a better price

<p>BaiBai's launch could reshape DEX dynamics by challenging pricing norms, but its sustainability hinges on consistently competitive pricing.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/baibai-propamm-aggregator-base-launch/">BaiBai launches as first PropAMM aggregator on Base, promising to pay double if you find a better price</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Japan urges Iran to ensure free passage through Strait of Hormuz

<p>Japan's diplomatic efforts may reduce the likelihood of Iran imposing transit fees, impacting global oil shipping and geopolitical stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/japan-urges-iran-to-ensure-free-passage-through-strait-of-hormuz/">Japan urges Iran to ensure free passage through Strait of Hormuz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Oil prices fall on lower demand forecasts amid US-Iran negotiation deadlock

<p>Lower demand forecasts and US-Iran negotiation deadlock dampen market optimism, reducing the likelihood of oil prices reaching new highs soon.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/oil-prices-fall-on-lower-demand-forecasts-amid-us-iran-negotiation-deadlock/">Oil prices fall on lower demand forecasts amid US-Iran negotiation deadlock</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Fed likely to hold rates as market lowers September hike odds

<p>The Fed's pause on rate hikes may stabilize markets, but ongoing economic data will continue to influence future monetary policy decisions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/fed-likely-to-hold-rates-as-market-lowers-september-hike-odds/">Fed likely to hold rates as market lowers September hike odds</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Coinbase Launching 170+ Derivatives Contracts for UK Professionals

Coinbase will open more than 170 derivative contracts to eligible UK professional investors, with leverage of up to 50x. The offering spans crypto, commodities, equities, and foreign exchange, while availability expands progressively from the coming weeks into the following months. UK Professional Investor Access Eligible UK professional investors will gain futures, perpetuals, and crypto options [&#8230;]

AI firms are hiring thousands of gig workers to train robots using wearable tech

<p>The rise of gig work in AI training highlights ethical concerns over labor exploitation, privacy, and data ownership in developing economies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ai-firms-recruit-workers-train-robots-wearable-tech/">AI firms are hiring thousands of gig workers to train robots using wearable tech</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

China’s bond yields dip amid looser monetary policy expectations

<p>Looser monetary policy in China may boost gold demand as investors seek safe-haven assets, impacting global market dynamics and predictions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/chinas-bond-yields-dip-amid-looser-monetary-policy-expectations/">China&#8217;s bond yields dip amid looser monetary policy expectations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

BlackRock’s Bitcoin income ETF offset less than 30% of its $1.2M crypto losses with options

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA) recorded $79,073 of realized gains and $265,776 of unrealized appreciation on written options in its first operating period, helping offset losses on its Bitcoin holdings and shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT).BITA posted an $860,335 decrease in net assets from operations through June 30, its first quarterly filing shows. IBIT is BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin fund and one of BITA’s underlying investments.Related ReadingBlackRock’s new

Binance Boosts Yields up to 20% for VIP Users

Binance has launched a centralized yield hub that consolidates on-chain yield products for VIP users. The initiative is part of its broader push toward a multi-asset &#8220;financial super app&#8221; alongside services like Binance Wealth and over-the-counter execution. Lowering Barriers for High-Tier Users Binance has launched a dedicated yield hub designed to unify selected earning opportunities, [&#8230;]

Cypherpunk secures a $46M Zcash gain and turns a $4.7M operating loss into $39.4M profit

Zcash treasury firm and Leap Therapeutics owner, Cypherpunk Technologies, reported $39.4 million in second-quarter net income, reversing a $16.6 million loss a year earlier.Cypherpunk recorded a $4.7 million operating loss, while a $46 million unrealized gain on its ZEC treasury drove the change in its bottom line.Research and development expense accounted for $0.2 million of the quarter’s costs, while general and administrative expense was $4.5 million. That left the company loss-making at the

After BIP-110 Flops, Bitcoin’s Next Soft Fork Faces a Showdown

Bitcoin developers have finished a proposed security cleanup called BIP-54, but winning enough support to activate it may prove harder than writing the code. BIP-54, formally known as “Consensus Cleanup,” would make four narrow changes to Bitcoin’s core rules. The proposal is designed to close old weaknesses and unusual edge cases, not add new ways [&#8230;]

Bitcoin miner HIVE’s $79M quarter runs into an $80M Swedish tax problem

Bitcoin miner HIVE Digital Technologies missed the Aug. 10 deadline for its quarter-ended-June 30 Form 10-Q even as preliminary revenue climbed to approximately $79 million.In an Aug. 11 late-filing notice, the firm said the delay relates exclusively to the accounting and disclosures for contested Swedish value-added tax assessments, and that it expects to file within the Rule 12b-25 extension period.HIVE said recent developments in the Swedish proceedings increased the probability that it would

Bitcoin’s $120M Betting War Draws a Brutal Map for 2026 Prices

Bitcoin-focused prediction markets are pricing a turbulent 2026, with bettors expecting sharp swings but treating six-figure prices as a distant long shot. Bitcoin was trading near $63,500 when the markets were measured at 1:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday afternoon on Aug. 12, 2026. Across six active markets on the leading prediction marketplaces, Polymarket and Kalshi, [&#8230;]

Crypto.com Launches Tokenised US Stocks in Europe: Trading Opens Round the Clock

European users of Crypto.com now have around-the-clock access to more than 1,500 tokenised US stocks and ETFs, the exchange said. The tokenised instruments are issued by Crypto.com's Cyprus entity, Foris Capital CY Limited, while the underlying shares are held in custody by a US-regulated self-clearing broker-dealer Alpaca.Trading Runs Continuously, with Entry from $1 According to Crypto.com, users can access Tokenised Stocks with as little as $1. Trading is available outside standard market