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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

Anthropic and the Pentagon Clash Over Claude’s Military and Mass‑Surveillance Uses

The Pentagon is considering cutting ties with Anthropic, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth close to designating the company a “supply‑chain risk.” Anthropic opposes the use of its AI model Claude in mass‑surveillance campaigns and fully autonomous military operations. Anthropic Clashes With the Pentagon Over Claude’s ‘Non-Ethical’ Uses Anthropic, one of the largest artificial intelligence (AI) companies, […]

Nexo Relaunches Yield, Exchange, Loyalty and Credit Lines in United States

Crypto wealth platform Nexo formally returns to the U.S., relaunching regulated Yield, Exchange, Loyalty, and crypto‑backed Credit Line products. Nexo announces its U.S. relaunch on February 16 from Miami, delivering a U.S.-compliant suite of services—Flexible and Fixed‑term Yield programs, an integrated Exchange, crypto‑backed Credit Lines, and a Loyalty program—operating via regulated partners and trading infrastructure […]

Standard Chartered Cuts XRP Forecast by 65% Amid Crypto Market Weakness

The XRP price witnessed a renewed selling pressure at $1.57 resistance, signaling a continued correction within the formation of falling channel pattern.Standard Chartered reduced its long-term XRP price forecast to $2.80 by the end of 2026.A momentum indicator at RSI at 42% suggests that the overall market sentiment remains bearish.XRP, the native cryptocurrency of the XRP Ledger, witnessed low volatility trading on Monday, with 0.8% gain and trading value at $1.48. The short uptick came from m

Ethereum Price Range Tightens While Buterin Reinforces Core Philosophy  

The Ethereum price consolidation in a narrow range below $2,170, to regain its bearish momentum for a continued correction ahead.The horizontal level at $1,765 and ascending trendline present around $1,600 stand as key price support for ETH buyers.Vitalik Buterin described Ethereum as a flexible foundation that supports many ideas without requiring ideological alignment among users.ETH, the native cryptocurrency of Ethereum is up 1.62% during Monday to reach a trading value of $1,985. This modes

Bundesbank Chief Suggests EUR Stablecoins to Boost Economy

Key HighlightsBundesbank president, Joachim Nagel, has announced his support for euro-backed stablecoins and a digital euro to avoid “digital dollarisation.”His statement comes when the stablecoin market is currently dominated by USD-pegged stablecoins, with over 90%Amid the tariff war, this statement has sparked discussion in the communityOn February 16, the Deutsche Bundesbank president, Joachim Nagel, suggested the development of euro-denominated stablecoins along with a Central Bank Digital

SUI Price Stuck at $1— Derivatives Data Reveals Major Breakout Potential

SUI price shows a temporary consolidation trend around $1 floor to recoup its prevailing downtrend for next move.Derivatives data shows approximately $144 million in short positions vulnerable to liquidation near the $1.74 level.According to Coinmarketcap, the overall crypto market shows a slight uptick with its market cap rising 0.34% to $2.36 Trillion.SUI, the native cryptocurrency of the SUI blockchain, is up 2.26% on Monday to currently exchange hands at $0.99. The buying pressure aligns wit

Ripple Predicts Institutional Adoption at Scale in 2026 as XRPL Momentum Builds

Institutional adoption of the XRP Ledger is accelerating as a major global asset manager moves traditional funds onchain, signaling growing momentum for tokenized finance and setting the stage for scaled blockchain integration by 2026. Ripple Executives Outline Bold 2026 Forecasts for Institutional Crypto Growth Ripple President Monica Long shared on social media platform X on […]

Strategy Declares It Can Survive $8K Bitcoin Crash — Fortress Balance Sheet Keeps Bull Case Alive

Strategy says it can endure a bitcoin plunge to $8,000 without jeopardizing its debt obligations, underscoring the company’s aggressive accumulation strategy and fortress balance sheet as it navigates volatility and reinforces long-term confidence in its crypto-heavy treasury model. Strategy Declares $8K Bitcoin Is Survivable — Fortress Balance Sheet Fuels Long-Term Optimism Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), […]

Rupert Lowe: The British state is seen as the enemy of the electorate, government spending is wasteful and mismanaged, and both major parties face existential crises | The Peter McCormack Show

The British state is perceived as increasingly disconnected from the electorate. Government spending during COVID has been criticized for wastefulness. The size of the state has grown, leading to less respect for the electorate.The post Rupert Lowe: The British state is seen as the enemy of the electorate, government spending is wasteful and mismanaged, and both major parties face existential crises | The Peter McCormack Show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Fred Thiel: AI’s energy hunger reshapes bitcoin mining dynamics | The Pomp Podcast

The demand for energy from the AI sector is immediate and high, reflecting the urgency in energy provisioning. Hyperscalers prioritize bringing capacity online quickly, often over cost considerations, to maintain competitive advantage. International markets offer more economically viable opportun...The post Fred Thiel: AI’s energy hunger reshapes bitcoin mining dynamics | The Pomp Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Per Åsberg Sommar: Historical data from the Riksbank is vital for macroeconomic theories, Sweden’s shift to a 2% inflation target, and the impact of larger economies on small open economies | Macro Musings

Historical data from the Riksbank is crucial for testing macroeconomic theories. The Riksbank formally adopted a 2% inflation target in 1995 after allowing the Swedish krona to float. Flexible inflation targets can accommodate supply shocks while maintaining medium-term goals.The post Per Åsberg Sommar: Historical data from the Riksbank is vital for macroeconomic theories, Sweden’s shift to a 2% inflation target, and the impact of larger economies on small open economies | Macro Musings ap

Gold Forecast: Researchers See Prices Hovering Near $5,000 in Q1 2026

Gold is expected to trade around current prices through the first quarter, according to Sucden Financial market strategists, even as prices pulled back modestly on Feb. 16 amid thin holiday liquidity and profit-taking. Gold Prices Cool but Analysts Maintain $5,000 Q1 View In its Q1 2026 Quarterly Metals Report, Sucden Financial’s Head of Research Daria […]

Coinbase diamond hands vs Binance panic sellers — the $60,000 stress test

Bitcoin's recent price crash towards $60,000 did more than just shave billions off market capitalizations or liquidate leveraged positions.It served as a massive, chaotic stress test that exposed a widening behavioral fracture between the two most dominant venues in the digital asset economy.On one side stands Coinbase, the largest US exchange, where Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong has painted a picture of stoic resilience among retail investors.On the other hand lies Binance, the leadin

Rory Johnston: US policies are bullish for oil prices | Macro Voices

<p>Presidential actions have been ineffective in reducing oil prices. The global oil market is projected to face oversupply in late 2025. Sanctions significantly impact oil availability despite production levels.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/rory-johnston-us-policies-are-bullish-for-oil-prices-macro-voices/">Rory Johnston: US policies are bullish for oil prices | Macro Voices</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trey Holterman: Operational efficiency can drastically improve patient outcomes, why accountability gaps hinder care transitions, and the role of technology in healthcare innovation | a16z Live

Operational efficiency in healthcare can drastically improve patient outcomes. Shifting focus from clinical to operational improvements could be the key to healthcare advancement. Less than half of patients reach their intended healthcare destination due to poor transition accountability.The post Trey Holterman: Operational efficiency can drastically improve patient outcomes, why accountability gaps hinder care transitions, and the role of technology in healthcare innovation | a16z Live appeared

Nearly 25% of Draftkings Sportsbook Revenue Contested by Prediction Platforms

Recent data indicates that nearly a quarter of Draftkings’ sportsbook revenue is now being challenged by the rapid rise of federally regulated prediction market platforms. Sports Prediction Platforms Capture Growing Share of $14B Betting Market Prediction market platforms such as Kalshi have expanded rapidly into sports trading, with sports-related contracts now accounting for roughly 90% [&#8230;]

The Next Bitcoin Bull Market May Begin With This Trigger 

The Bitcoin price prolongs its narrow consolidation around $68,000 to recoup its exhausted bearish momentum.In the daily time frame chart, the falling channel pattern drives a steady mid-term trend in BTC.Recent LTH-NUPL readings between 0.39 and 0.41 show long-term holders are still sitting on profits overall.The Bitcoin price plunged 1.14% during Monday’s U.S. to trade at $67,981. The possible reason for this downtick can be investors&#8217; reactions to regulation delays on the CLARITY Act, a

Brad Gerstner: Trust in institutions is eroding amid elite hypocrisy | All-In

Public trust in institutions is eroded by perceived failures in accountability. The Epstein case highlights the lack of investigation into powerful individuals. Hypocrisy among elites undermines societal trust.The post Brad Gerstner: Trust in institutions is eroding amid elite hypocrisy | All-In appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Japan’s SBI Holdings Eyes Regional Digital Asset Hub Through Coinhako Stake

Japan’s financial heavyweight SBI Holdings Inc. is moving to take control of Singapore-based crypto platform Coinhako, marking another calculated push into Asia’s regulated digital asset markets. SBI Holdings Targets Majority Stake in Singapore Crypto Platform Coinhako The transaction will be executed through SBI’s wholly owned subsidiary, SBI Ventures Asset Pte. Ltd., and includes a capital [&#8230;]