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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 Japan Approved a New Crypto Exchange for the First Time Since 2022

Japan approved its first new crypto exchange operator in four years under a regulatory regime that’s already scheduled to be replaced. Laser Digital Japan, the Japanese arm of Nomura’s digital-asset subsidiary Laser Digital, completed registration as...

Holders face permanent token destruction with no guarantee of value as deadline looms for Shade’s privacy protocol

Shade Protocol says only SHD burned before 18:00 UTC on Aug. 21 will qualify for a future Feather allocation, leaving holders hours to choose whether to permanently destroy their tokens for undisclosed terms. The deadline comes amid Shade’s wind-down...

ALIGN is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that ALIGN is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingALIGN trading is live as of August 21, 2026.To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.&nb...

US job growth under Trump shows sharp swings between gains and setbacks

Volatile job growth under Trump highlights economic unpredictability, challenging narratives of sustained recovery and policy effectiveness.The post US job growth under Trump shows sharp swings between gains and setbacks appeared first on Crypto Brie...

BounceBit to shut down its L1 chain and migrate to BNB Chain after 286.5M BB exploit

The migration to BNB Chain highlights the critical need for robust security measures in blockchain infrastructure to prevent future exploits.The post BounceBit to shut down its L1 chain and migrate to BNB Chain after 286.5M BB exploit appeared first...

PEPE memecoin hits highest price since May as whale activity fuels rally

The PEPE memecoin rally highlights the speculative nature of crypto markets, where whale activity can significantly impact token prices and market dynamics.The post PEPE memecoin hits highest price since May as whale activity fuels rally appeared fir...

Illuvium team cuts wages to extend operational runway into 2027

Illuvium's wage cuts highlight the financial strain in blockchain gaming, underscoring the sector's struggle for sustainable revenue streams.The post Illuvium team cuts wages to extend operational runway into 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Enzo Maresca confirms Savinho asked to leave from day one, contrasts with Marmoush

City's potential loss of Savinho and Marmoush could impact their attacking depth, raising questions about their recruitment strategy.The post Enzo Maresca confirms Savinho asked to leave from day one, contrasts with Marmoush appeared first on Crypto...

Your Bourse Expands TradingView Partnership with Three Integration Options

Your Bourse hasexpanded its partnership with TradingView, giving brokers three options tointegrate TradingView technology into their platforms. The options are builtaround Your Bourse’s Trade Server backend.TradingView hasexpanded its presence in bro...

Swiss National Bank’s Tschudin explains franc weakness as foreign rate expectations shift

The franc's depreciation highlights the SNB's challenge in maintaining monetary stability amid shifting global interest rate dynamics.The post Swiss National Bank’s Tschudin explains franc weakness as foreign rate expectations shift appeared fi...

Wallets holding 1,000+ ETH reduce balances by 1.7M ETH since May

The shift of ETH from whale wallets to staking and smaller holders suggests a strategic repositioning, impacting market dynamics and decentralization.The post Wallets holding 1,000+ ETH reduce balances by 1.7M ETH since May appeared first on Crypto B...

This Nasdaq-listed crypto firm is swapping fresh Ethereum buys for an AI pivot

Intchains Group is pulling back from fresh Ethereum purchases after its first-half revenue collapsed by 94% and is now focused on redirecting capital toward a new mining chip and early-stage AI initiatives.On Aug. 20, the Nasdaq-listed altcoin mining...

Industrial stocks rally as investors bet on AI boom

Industrial stocks' surge amid AI demand highlights a shift in investment focus, but high valuations and economic headwinds pose future risks.The post Industrial stocks rally as investors bet on AI boom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coinbase stock surges 30% in 48 hours as Bitcoin rally and White House meeting ignite crypto equities

Coinbase's stock surge highlights the volatile nature of crypto equities and underscores the potential impact of regulatory clarity on the market.The post Coinbase stock surges 30% in 48 hours as Bitcoin rally and White House meeting ignite crypto eq...

Concacaf proposes Liga Panamericana with Conmebol, featuring 51 teams from five leagues

The proposed mega-league could reshape Western Hemisphere soccer, but faces challenges in logistics, competitive balance, and FIFA scheduling.The post Concacaf proposes Liga Panamericana with Conmebol, featuring 51 teams from five leagues appeared fi...

Bitcoin miners are getting a new AI hedge, but it may protect them from the wrong risk

The US derivatives regulator is exploring a market for futures tied to AI computing power just as Bitcoin miners pour hundreds of millions of dollars into data centers, but the contracts may leave their biggest risks untouched.On Aug. 19, the Commodi...

STARTRADER Launches 24/7 Gold Trading as Broker 'After-Hours' Race Heats Up

Global multi-asset broker STARTRADER has launched 24/7 trading for gold CFDs, allowing traders to capitalise on market volatility outside traditional market hours. Earlier this year, the company introduced 24/5 for 20 of the most traded US stocks...

Aster Launches Five USD1 RWA Perpetual Markets

Key Takeaways:Aster introduced five new USD1 marked RWA perpetuals on equities and commodities.The new markets are supported by a growth fund consisting of 250 million WLFI tokens and 12.5 million USD1.Aster will introduce additional USD-based real-w...

Justin Sun keeps World Liberty fight public as its $4 billion stablecoin bank awaits final approval

Justin Sun said on Aug. 20 that a California federal judge rejected World Liberty Financial's attempt to force all of his claims into private arbitration, keeping his individual allegations in open court.The public docket confirms World Liberty filed...