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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

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $630 Million

Bitcoin MagazineAbu Dhabi’s Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $630 MillionAbu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Investment Company, disclosed a significant increase in its position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), reporting ownership of 12.7 million shares valued at approximately $630.6 million as of December 31. This represents a 46% rise from the 8.7 million IBIT shares previously reported as of September 30. Mubadala manages a broad global portfolio spanning techn

If Bitcoin drops 5% more it can trigger a bull stampede from the “buy zone” sitting around $63k

The Bitcoin “buy zone” meme just got real again, here’s what it means in the ETF eraA certain kind of Bitcoin post shows up right on schedule. It usually arrives right after price stops feeling fun.This week it came from PricedinBTC, dressed up as a neat table titled “Forward Returns by Drawdown Level.”The headline numbers do the heavy lifting, buying at a 50% drawdown supposedly delivers around a 90% win rate over the next year, with average returns near 125%. The caption ends with “LOCK IN,” t

TRON Network Integrated into NEXUS Enabling TRC-20 USDT Payments on CROSS Pay With 0% Payment Fee

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Seoul, South Korea, February 17, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications ( dApps), announced the integration of the TRON network with NEXUS’s CROSS Pay infrastructure, where USDT (TRC-20) payments are already […]

Craig Tindale: China’s strategic control over critical metals threatens Western electrification, the state versus stateless capitalism conflict reshapes global trade, and historical patterns reveal supply chain vulnerabilities | Macro Voices

China's strategic control over refining and processing is reshaping international commerce. The conflict between state capitalism and stateless capitalism is crucial to understanding global trade dynamics. China's dominance in critical metals poses a significant challenge to the West's electrific...The post Craig Tindale: China’s strategic control over critical metals threatens Western electrification, the state versus stateless capitalism conflict reshapes global trade, and historical pat

Satoshi’s Exercise for the Reader

Bitcoin MagazineSatoshi’s Exercise for the ReaderThe Bitcoin whitepaper is clear about Bitcoin’s core feature: it is permissionless. Anyone in the world can pay anyone by joining the peer-to-peer network and broadcasting a transaction. Proof of Work consensus even empowers anybody to become a block producer, and means that the only way to reverse a payment is to overpower everyone else through hashpower.But Proof of Work only defines how to choose a winner amongst competing chains; it does not h

ZeroLend winds down operations, citing revenue collapse and inactive chains

<p>ZeroLend winds down operations citing revenue collapse and loss of support on inactive chains as ZERO plunges toward $0.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/zerolend-shutdown-value-drop/">ZeroLend winds down operations, citing revenue collapse and inactive chains</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund boosts Bitcoin ETF stake by 46%

<p>Mubadala's increased investment in Bitcoin ETFs signals growing institutional confidence in cryptocurrency despite market volatility.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/mubadala-bitcoin-investment-increase/">Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund boosts Bitcoin ETF stake by 46%</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Wade Foster: Community feedback drives product success | a16z Live

<p>Community feedback is crucial for identifying customer needs and potential integrations. Intuition and basic market research guide which integrations to build. Early customer feedback is invaluable in shaping product offerings.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/wade-foster-community-feedback-drives-product-success-a16z-live/">Wade Foster: Community feedback drives product success | a16z Live</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

AI Fears Weigh on Nasdaq as US Stocks Trade Lower at Midday

U.S. stocks are trading lower at midday Feb. 17, 2026, as artificial intelligence (AI) jitters weigh on tech giants, pulling down the Nasdaq and S&#038;P 500 while the Dow shows relative resilience. S&#038;P 500 Tests Support as AI Volatility Pressures Wall Street U.S. equity markets are trading with a defensive tone on Tuesday, extending last [&#8230;]

Michael Selig: Prediction markets are reshaping pop culture engagement, the CFTC’s pivotal role in regulation, and insider trading complexities in commodities | Odd Lots

Prediction markets are increasingly integral to pop culture and consumer engagement. The regulatory landscape for prediction markets is expected to become more liberal. Unresolved issues in prediction markets include ambiguous outcomes and insider trading concerns.The post Michael Selig: Prediction markets are reshaping pop culture engagement, the CFTC&#8217;s pivotal role in regulation, and insider trading complexities in commodities | Odd Lots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Gemini stock drops 15% after key executives step down

<p>Gemini's leadership changes and strategic retreat may signal broader instability in the crypto sector, affecting investor confidence and market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/gemini-stock-drops-key-executives-step-down/">Gemini stock drops 15% after key executives step down</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

American Bitcoin surpasses 6,000 BTC milestone worth $411M

<p>American Bitcoin exceeds 6,000 BTC worth $405M as mining output rises on lower difficulty while shares fall 37% year to date.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/american-bitcoin-milestone-mining-efficiency/">American Bitcoin surpasses 6,000 BTC milestone worth $411M</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Kraken Brings Crypto OTC Trading Into ICE Chat as Institutions Step Up Interest

Kraken has integrated its over-the-counter (OTC)trading desk with ICE Chat, bringing crypto spot and options liquidity intoa messaging platform widely used by institutional traders. The move places the crypto exchange’s OTC services directly insidean existing communications tool for trading desks across major financialcenters, aiming to streamline access to crypto within establishedworkflows.ICE Chat Integration and Institutional WorkflowsAccording to the firm, the integration allows more than 1

Kraken Announces Sponsorship of Wyoming Newborns’ Trump Accounts for 2026

Crypto exchange Kraken will fund the Trump Accounts for all babies born in Wyoming in 2026. The company will make a contribution per baby enrolled in the program, with the funds being invested in low-risk initiatives to maximize returns, made available when the individual turns 18. Kraken Will Sponsor All Wyoming Trump Accounts in 2026 [&#8230;]

Binance employee hunted down in botched France home invasion as crypto “wrench attack” spike spreads

A botched home invasion in the Paris suburbs on Feb. 12 marked a tactical shift in crypto's physical-threat or &#8220;wrench attack&#8221; landscape.The target, according to French media reports, was the CEO of Binance France. Binance confirmed an employee was targeted and said the employee and family are safe.Two phones were stolen before the suspects were arrested at Lyon Perrache station. The assailants reportedly entered the wrong residence first before moving to their intended target. This

Abu Dhabi’s Al Warda Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake to 8.2 Million IBIT Shares in Q4 Filing

Bitcoin MagazineAbu Dhabi’s Al Warda Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake to 8.2 Million IBIT Shares in Q4 FilingAbu Dhabi-based Al Warda Investments continued to expand its exposure to bitcoin through BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in the fourth quarter of 2025, extending a strategy shift that began earlier in the year.In a filing released today, Al Warda reported owning 8,218,712 shares of IBIT as of Dec. 31, up from 7,963,393 shares at the end of the third quarter. The increase follows a sharp

Corey Frayer: Crypto loses its identity when mimicking traditional finance, SEC’s independence is crucial for regulation, and compliance can create competitive advantages | Bankless

Crypto loses its distinct identity when it begins to mimic traditional financial systems. If crypto projects function like banks or securities exchanges, they must comply with existing laws. The current state of crypto resembles traditional finance but often resists regulation.The post Corey Frayer: Crypto loses its identity when mimicking traditional finance, SEC&#8217;s independence is crucial for regulation, and compliance can create competitive advantages | Bankless appeared first on Crypto

Senator Warren Calls on Bessent to Review $500M WLFI Deal Over Security Risks

Two U.S. Senators have urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to launch a national security review into a $500 million foreign investment in World Liberty Financial (WLFI). Unprecedented Foreign Ownership U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim have called for a formal national security review of a foreign investment in the Trump Family-affiliated World Liberty Financial [&#8230;]

Charles Schwab increases stake in Bitcoin treasury Strategy

<p>Schwab's increased investment in Bitcoin strategies signals growing institutional confidence in cryptocurrency's long-term potential.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/charles-schwab-increases-stake-bitcoin-treasury-strategy/">Charles Schwab increases stake in Bitcoin treasury Strategy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>