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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

Why Gold Is Going Up Today? New Gold Price Prediction from Wells Fargo Targets $6,300

Gold price surgedabove $5,000 on Monday, February 9, 2026, trading at $5,033 after gaining 1.30%as Wells Fargo Investment Institute dramatically upgraded its year-end forecastto $6,100-$6,300. Therevision comes as China's central bank extended its gold buying spree forthe 15th consecutive month, with holdings rising to 74.19 millionfine troy ounces valued at $369.58 billion. Gold has now gained 9.45%over the past month and 72.50% year-over-year despite extremevolatility that saw a 21% drawdown b

ENS to Deploy ENSv2 Exclusively on Ethereum, Halts Namechain L2 Development

ENS announced Feb. 6 that it will deploy ENSv2 exclusively on Ethereum L1 and cease development of its planned Namechain layer 2, saying recent Ethereum scaling — including a fusaka-driven gas limit increase to 60 million and a 99% drop in ENS registration gas costs over the past year — made L1 the preferable platform. […]

Remembering Bitcoin Cash Tank Man: A Forgotten Story

Joshua Yabut, a Bitcoin Cash evangelist, stole an armored vehicle and took a joyride through Virginia in 2018, giving rise to one of the most memorable memes in cryptocurrency history. Let’s review what he did and how the charges against him were dismissed. Bitcoin Cash’s Tank Man Revisited: Remembering Joshua Yabut’s Joyride Through Virginia Joshua […]

Plus500’s Average Client Deposit Jumps 124% in 2025, Launches $100M Share Buyback

Plus500 (LON: PLUS) ended 2025 with a significant improvement in its operational metrics. The average deposit per active customer jumped by 124 per cent to about $26,900, while the average revenue per user (ARPU) improved by 8 per cent to $3,268.Furthermore, the broker, which has contracts for differences (CFDs) as its core products, reduced its average acquisition cost by 13 per cent to $1,267.However, the number of active customers on the platform fell by 5 per cent to 242,440, while new custo

FYNXT Launches New TradeOps Control Center to Automate and Centralize MT4 & MT5 Operations for Brokers

Singapore — 09 February, 2026 — FYNXT, a provider of enterprise-grade technology for FX, CFD, and multi-asset brokers, today announced the launch of its new TradeOps Control Center, a centralized operations platform designed to automate, replace, and scale the management of MetaTrader Administrator and Manager operations across MT4 and MT5 environments.The TradeOps Control Center enables brokers to centrally manage multiple MT4 and MT5 trading servers through a single control layer, significantl

Scottsdale Home Invasion Linked to $66M Crypto Plot, Teens Arrested

Two teenagers were arrested after a violent home invasion in Scottsdale, Arizona, targeting $66 million in cryptocurrency. The Breach and Assault Two California teenagers are in custody following a violent home invasion targeting a massive cryptocurrency fortune, an incident police say was orchestrated by anonymous handlers via the encrypted messaging app Signal. Jackson Sullivan, 17, […]

Bitcoin’s Sharpe Ratio Hits Bear Market Exhaustion Zone

Key Highlights: Bitcoin’s Sharpe Ratio drops down to -10 today, February 9, 2026. This drop in Sharpe Ratio…

Capital.com to Participate in iFX EXPO Dubai 2026, Discussing Platform Design and Responsible Market Access

Capital.com will participate in iFX EXPO Dubai 2026, a regional industry forum bringing together regulated brokers, technology providers, and market infrastructure participants from across MENA and international markets.During the event, Capital.com will outline how its platform is designed to support informed market participation through regulated access, structured risk controls, and education that focuses on decision-making rather than outcomes. Discussions will centre on how trading environm

How Digital Asset Platform and Custody Technology Secure Institutional Funds

Securing large sums of capital in digital assets requires more than traditional vigilance. As institutions allocate increasingly significant portions of their portfolios to digital assets, the mechanisms that hold and protect those assets must anticipate evolving threats, guarantee accountability, and integrate with established financial practices. Failures in security architecture have real consequences. High‑profile exchange breaches in recent years have eroded confidence in certain platforms.

Broadridge to Acquire Futures and Options Trading Tech Provider CQG

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) has agreed to acquire CQG, a provider of futures and options trading, execution management, and market connectivity. Under the deal, Broadridge will acquire CQG’s core global trading technology business.The deal is expected to close in Broadridge’s fiscal fourth quarter, between April and June, but the financial terms were not disclosed. The New York-listed company is not expecting any material impact on its results from the acquisition.Complementary to

XRPL Powers $280M Diamond Tokenization as Ripple Expands Gulf Infrastructure

Ripple-backed blockchain infrastructure is pushing commodities onchain in the Gulf, with over $280 million in certified diamonds tokenized in the UAE, highlighting how institutional-grade asset tokenization is rapidly moving from concept to execution. Ripple Technology Powers Diamond Tokenization at Institutional Scale Tokenization of high-value physical assets is accelerating in the Gulf, with Ripple technology underpinning […]

Anonymous holder sends $181K in Bitcoin to Satoshi Nakamoto’s wallet

<p>This transaction highlights the enduring symbolic value of Bitcoin's origins and raises questions about the motivations behind such gestures.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-genesis-address-transfer/">Anonymous holder sends $181K in Bitcoin to Satoshi Nakamoto&#8217;s wallet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Quantum Computing Isn’t a Crisis as Bitcoin Holds Long-Term Security, Coinshares Says

Bitcoin’s core security remains intact despite quantum computing advances, with risks limited to legacy coins, timelines stretching decades, and clear paths for non-disruptive upgrades that preserve market stability and decentralization. Coinshares Finds Quantum Computing a Future Design Issue, Not Bitcoin Crisis Long-term security considerations remain central to evaluations of Bitcoin’s durability as a monetary network. [&#8230;]

Schiff Warns ‘Affordability Crisis Will Get Worse’ as Trump Eyes Iran 25% Tariffs

Proposed U.S. tariffs tied to Iran-linked trade could ripple through global supply chains, lifting import costs and worsening household affordability as China’s central role magnifies indirect exposure under President Trump’s evolving sanctions strategy. Schiff Warns Iran-Linked Tariffs Could Push Prices Higher Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff shared on social media platform X on Feb. [&#8230;]

XRP Native Lending Becomes Core Strategy as Evernorth Anchors Protocol Adoption

Institutional demand for onchain yield is accelerating as Evernorth moves to tap native XRP credit markets, signaling a potential evolution in how large holders deploy liquidity, earn yield, and reshape XRP Ledger finance. XRP Native Credit Markets Gain Momentum With Evernorth Driving Institutional Adoption A shift toward institutional onchain yield is taking shape as digital [&#8230;]

Will Bitcoin Ever See $6,000 Again? Robert Kiyosaki Says He’s Ready to Buy More

Robert Kiyosaki pushes back against critics questioning his bitcoin buying claims, framing the dispute around price conviction over timing as his past posts reveal a pattern of purchasing during major market rallies. Kiyosaki Defends Bitcoin Claims as Past Posts Fuel Debate Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, shared on social [&#8230;]

Coinbase CEO Sees Bullish Outlook as Long-Term Crypto Bull Case Accelerates

Crypto uncertainty is routine, not a warning sign, as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong signals confidence in long-term adoption, accelerating financial disruption, and Coinbase’s potential role in rebuilding global financial infrastructure. Brian Armstrong Stays Firmly Bullish on Crypto Amid Market Volatility Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared a post on social media platform X on Feb. 7, [&#8230;]

Jack Dorsey’s Block Eyes 10% Workforce Reduction Amid Business Overhaul: Report

Payments firm Block Inc., led by Jack Dorsey, is preparing to cut as much as 10% of its workforce as it pushes deeper into an efficiency drive, according to a report from Bloomberg. Bloomberg reported this weekend that Block has begun notifying hundreds of employees during annual performance reviews that their roles may be eliminated, [&#8230;]

Strategy’s Boss Hints at New Bitcoin Accumulation as Unrealized Loss Tops $3.4 Billion

On Sunday, Strategy founder Michael Saylor hinted in a recent X post that his company has likely added to its bitcoin holdings. “Orange Dots Matter,” Saylor said, even as his firm’s current bitcoin position sits below its cost basis. Saylor Sticks to the Script With Another Bitcoin Tease It appears Strategy is poised to disclose [&#8230;]