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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 Mining Difficulty Drops 7.76% as Hashprice Struggles to Support Miners

As projections anticipated, Bitcoin’s difficulty adjusted downward at block height 941472, falling 7.76% and easing the path for miners to find blocks over the next two weeks. The network has now logged six difficulty adjustments this year, with the metric sitting nearly 10% below its level at the close of 2025. Lower Bitcoin Difficulty Offers […]

Ripple Survey Shows 72% of Finance Leaders See Digital Asset Revolution Happening Now

Digital asset adoption has become an immediate priority, with 72% of global finance leaders warning that action is needed now to stay competitive as stablecoins, custody, and tokenization rapidly move into core financial operations. Digital Asset Adoption Surges Across Global Finance Sector Mounting competitive pressure is pushing financial institutions toward digital asset adoption. Ripple published […]

Cash Dubai Crude Breaks $170 as Physical Oil Market Signals Acute Supply Shock

Cash Dubai crude crossed $170 per barrel for the first time in history this week, delivering a clear signal that the physical oil market is under severe strain amid escalating Middle East disruptions. Physical Oil Tightness Sends Dubai Crude Into Uncharted Territory The price move did not come from paper trading or speculative futures. It […]

Grayscale eyes Hyperliquid with new HYPE ETF filing

<p>Grayscale files S-1 for spot HYPE ETF that would hold Hyperliquids native token and seek to list on Nasdaq under ticker GHYP.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/grayscale-hype-etf-launch/">Grayscale eyes Hyperliquid with new HYPE ETF filing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Nvidia stock falls below 200-day moving average for first time in a year

<p>Nvidia fell below its 200-day moving average after GTC as oil, inflation, and rate fears pressured tech and the broader market.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/nvidia-stock-movement-200-day-average/">Nvidia stock falls below 200-day moving average for first time in a year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Market Resilience: Bitcoin Holds $69,500 Floor Despite Global Equity Slump

Bitcoin showed typical volatility on March 20, swinging between $69,500 and $71,356 before closing nearly flat with a 0.1% gain and a $1.39 trillion market cap. Market Resilience and Equity Parallels Bitcoin’s trademark volatility was once again on display Friday, March 20, as the cryptocurrency swung from $69,500 to an intraday peak of $71,356 before [&#8230;]

SCOR is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that SCOR is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingSCOR trading is live as of March 20, 2026.To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.&nbsp;Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost.Trade SCOR on KrakenHere’s some more information about this asset:SCOR (SCOR)SCOR (SCOR) is an infrastructure layer for programmable f

Kalshi Defies U.S. Legal Tussle as Valuation Doubles to $22B

Kalshi Inc. has raised more than $1 billion in new funding,valuing the prediction market platform at $22 billion, according to peoplefamiliar with the matter. The round, led by Coatue Management, doubles thecompany’s valuation from December, when it was worth about $11 billion.Funding Led by CoatueThe Wall Street Journal reported that Coatue led the latestinvestment, which follows a previous $1 billion round backed by Paradigm,Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, ARK Invest, and CapitalG.Kalshi

XRP Jumps to $1.43 as SEC Clarity and $1B Evernorth IPO Ignite Demand Surge

Key Takeaways:XRP increased its momentum to $1.43 after SEC provides the final clearance on crypto asset classificationThe IPO worth more than $1 billion of Evernorth Holdings is built to create the largest institutional XRP vaultThese two moves are making XRP stronger in institutional finance and foster the adoption processXRP once again becomes the spotlight after strongly surging to the level of $1.43, thanks to two main factors: clearer legal guidance framework in the U.S. and a pushing wave

Hyperliquid’s S&P 500 perpetual tops $100 million in daily volume after licensed launch

<p>Hyperliquids licensed S&#38;P 500 perpetual tops $100M in daily volume, extending 24/7 onchain trading of traditional markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/sp-500-perpetuals-hyperliquid-launch/">Hyperliquid’s S&amp;P 500 perpetual tops $100 million in daily volume after licensed launch</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Coinbase Launches 24/7 Stock Perpetual Futures With 20x Leverage, $200K Rewards

Key Takeaways:Coinbase recently introduced 24/7 trading stock perpetual futures contract to international tradersETFs can utilize leverage up to 20 times, single stocks up to 10 times, all of them can be paid by USDCThey are putting in place a reward pool of $200k and reducing charges in a limited period.The latest product that Coinbase is venturing into more closely relates to derivatives in the form of a blend of its crypto holdings with ordinary stocks. This is simply a shift of addressing th

Binance Flags iOS Exploit Chain Threatening Crypto Wallet Data Security

Critical iOS flaw enables silent attacks that expose crypto wallets and personal data, as Binance warns of an advanced exploit chain already used by surveillance groups targeting users across multiple countries. Binance Flags Advanced iOS Exploit Targeting Crypto Data Escalating risks tied to advanced mobile threats are drawing scrutiny after Binance warned of a critical [&#8230;]

Phong Le Calls Morgan Stanley’s BTC ETF a “Monster Bitcoin” Bet With $160 Billion Potential

Bitcoin MagazinePhong Le Calls Morgan Stanley’s BTC ETF a “Monster Bitcoin” Bet With $160 Billion PotentialPhong Le, President and CEO of Strategy, the world’s first and largest Bitcoin treasury firm, said Morgan Stanley’s proposed bitcoin ETF could unlock as much as $160 billion in demand under a modest portfolio allocation scenario.“Morgan Stanley Wealth Management oversees about $8 trillion in AUM and recommends 0–4% bitcoin allocation,” Le wrote on X. “A 2% allocation would represent $160 bi

Tom Lee-backed Eightco doubles down on OpenAI as total stake hits $90 million

<p>Eightco's increased investment in OpenAI underscores the growing influence of AI in reshaping global industries and investor strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/eightco-openai-investment-reach-90-million/">Tom Lee-backed Eightco doubles down on OpenAI as total stake hits $90 million</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bluesky discloses $100 million Series B as user growth tops 43 million

<p>Bluesky disclosed a $100 million Series B led by Bain Capital Crypto as its user base topped 43 million amid a leadership transition.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bluesky-series-b-funding-open-social-web/">Bluesky discloses $100 million Series B as user growth tops 43 million</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

While the world watches oil prices, one critical Fed cash backstop is almost empty

Bitcoin’s real macro risk right now is more discreet than simply watching the price of oil. Behind the scenes, a Fed liquidity cushion is nearly gone, and it can quickly become a headwind for Bitcoin's attempt to avoid a deep crypto winter.On March 19, usage of the Federal Reserve’s overnight reverse repo facility stood at just $0.637 billion. Separately, the Fed’s weekly balance-sheet release for March 18 showed total assets at $6.656 trillion, reserve balances at $2.999 trillion, and the Treas

SoftBank plans 10-gigawatt AI data center in Ohio powered by $33 billion gas buildout

<p>SoftBank plans a 10-gigawatt Ohio AI data center with up to $40 billion in first phase costs and a $33 billion gas power buildout.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/softbank-ohio-ai-data-center/">SoftBank plans 10-gigawatt AI data center in Ohio powered by $33 billion gas buildout</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Class Action Lawsuits Hit Gemini as Exchange Growth Narrative Collapses Under Investor Scrutiny

Mounting investor losses are drawing scrutiny to Gemini as class action lawsuits allege the crypto exchange misled markets about its growth strategy and financial outlook, fueling a sharp post-IPO decline and eroding confidence. Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against Gemini as Exchange Expansion Story Unravels Into Credibility Crisis A securities dispute highlights investor losses as multiple [&#8230;]

WLFI Price Drops as Treasury Unlocks 135M Tokens to Binance

On Friday, World Liberty Financial (WLFI) plunged by over 4% as the cryptocurrency market faces a correction, with BTC dropping below $70,000 once againIn the last 24 hours, the WLFI has witnessed a liquidation of $564,944 worth of positionsThe constant drop in the cryptocurrency was seen after around 135 million tokens with a cumulative value of around $12.5 million were unlocked from the project treasury and deposited into BinanceTrump family-linked DeFi project, World Liberty Financial (WLFI)