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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

Wall Street Fear Gauge Hits 31 on Hormuz Supply Fears and Oil Price Shock

The CBOE Volatility Index closed at 31.05 on Friday, a 13.16% single-session gain that pushed Wall Street’s fear gauge to its highest close since late 2025. Meanwhile, gold held near $4,491 per ounce and silver recovered to $69.82, both propped up by geopolitical anxiety tied to the Middle East conflict. VIX Jumps to Highest Close […]

Bitcoin drops as Rubio privately signals Iran war may last weeks, locking in high oil prices

Marco Rubio sat down with G7 foreign ministers and told them privately that the war with Iran could continue another two to four weeks, handing Washington's closest allies and the market a countdown.Reports noted that Rubio publicly said the operation should conclude in “weeks, not months,” and the gap between those two framings captures the window long enough to sustain macro strain where Bitcoin now trades.Bitcoin reached an intraday low of $65,571.07 on Mar. 27, down roughly 4.4%

Economist Steve Hanke Says US Is Losing Iran War and Is Financially Insolvent

Johns Hopkins economist Steve Hanke says the United States is losing the Iran war, is functionally insolvent, and has handed Tehran the leverage to dictate terms, all while Washington spins the numbers. Steve Hanke: Bond Vigilantes Are Turning on Trump as War Costs Mount, and Deficits Expand Steve Hanke, professor of applied economics at Johns […]

AI for Crypto Quantitative Trading: Top 7 Crypto AI Bots in 2026

Explore 7 top AI crypto trading bots in 2026 like SaintQuant, 3Commas, and Cryptohopper. Compare features, learn how AI quant trading works.Key TakeawaysAI for quantitative trading uses machine learning algorithms and statistical models to transform market data into systematic, rules-based crypto strategies that execute 24/7 without emotional interference.SaintQuant ranks #1 in 2026 for AI-driven, fully packaged crypto quant strategies, offering transparent ROI plans, defined risk tiers, and bac

Is anywhere safe as Bitcoin weakens? Why even the 2-year Treasury is starting to crack

Even the safest corners of the market can start to look uneasy when oil jumps, war drags on, and investors begin to wonder whether inflation is heading back in the wrong direction.That was the message we got from Tuesday’s sale of 2-year US Treasuries. These are short-term government bonds, and they're widely watched because they reflect what investors think could happen over the next couple of years, especially with Federal Reserve interest rates.When demand for these short-duration Treasurys i

France’s largest bank to debut Bitcoin, Ether ETNs for French retail clients tomorrow

<p>BNP Paribas' crypto ETNs could significantly boost retail investor access to digital assets, potentially reshaping France's financial landscape.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bnp-paribas-debuts-bitcoin-ethereum-etns/">France&#8217;s largest bank to debut Bitcoin, Ether ETNs for French retail clients tomorrow</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin’s Price Coils Near Support With Indicators Flashing Mixed Signals

Bitcoin traded at $66,759 on March 29, 2026, around 9 a.m. Eastern time. The leading crypto asset persisted within a 24-hour range of $66,266 to $67,185, as BTC’s price hovered near short-term support, while broader technical signals remained mixed and trend strength was subdued. Market capitalization stood at $1.33 trillion, with 24-hour volume at $23.11 [&#8230;]

WhiteBIT Review 2026: Is It a Safe and Legit Crypto Exchange?

WhiteBIT is a leading European crypto exchange that lets you buy, sell, trade, and manage digital assets with both spot and derivatives markets. The top features of WhiteBIT exchange are spot trading, margin trading, futures trading, crypto lending, Auto-Invest, Launchpad, and the WhiteBIT Nova Visa debit card.In this WhiteBIT review, we will cover its fees, supported coins, trading features, security, KYC requirements, and withdrawal limits. You will also understand its pros and cons, real user

The next Bitcoin shock could be where Wall Street finally loses faith and starts selling

Bitcoin's price dropped below $67,000 this weekend, after a brutal slide that left it more than 40% below its October 2025 peak. In February, BTC had fallen about 47% from its high near $126,000.In an earlier version of this market, that kind of drop would cause all kinds of ugly reactions that would spread way beyond the spot market. Fear would spread like wildfire, long-term holders would run, and the selling would feed on itself.But this time, almost none of this happened.Related ReadingBitco

Bitbank Review 2026: Is It a Safe Japanese Crypto Exchange?

Bitbank is a regulated Japanese cryptocurrency exchange that lets you buy, sell, and trade crypto assets directly with Japanese yen. The top features of Bitbank exchange are spot trading, margin trading, crypto lending (“lend and earn”), TradingView charts, low trading fees, strong security, and a mobile trading app.In this Bitbank review, we will cover its features, fees, supported coins, and trading tools in detail. You will also learn about its alternatives like Binance, MEXC and whether it i

Strong and Free Elections Act Proposal Tightens Rules on Crypto Donations in Canada

The Canadian government proposes Strong and Free Elections Act to ban crypto and other “hard‑to‑trace” political contributions. On March 26, 2026, the Government of Canada introduced for consideration the Strong and Free Elections Act, a proposed amendment to the Canada Elections Act (CEA) that would restrict political financing methods for federal parties, third parties, candidates [&#8230;]

Kraken’s Tokenized Equities Platform Lists VCXx Offering Exposure to SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic and More

Kraken’s tokenized equities platform xStocks and Fundrise launch VCXx to provide tokenized onchain exposure to late-stage private tech companies. Kraken’s xStocks and Fundrise announced on March 27, 2026, that they are tokenizing the newly launched Fundrise Innovation Fund (NYSE: VCX) to create a single onchain asset, VCXx, giving eligible investors global access to a portfolio [&#8230;]

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 22, 2026)

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week in crypto law highlighted a growing reality: [&#8230;]

Dynamic Works, Airwallex, Taurex, and More: Executive Moves of the Week

Dynamic Works hires ex‑ATFX, Axi exec as GCC managerDynamic Works appointed Ramy Abouzaid as Regional Manager for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region as it expands its footprint in the Middle East. The company develops Syntellicore, a brokerage technology ecosystem used by FX and CFD brokers to support client management and trading operations.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)Abouzaid brings experience from the retail trading industry, hav

Tezos Leads the Shift Toward User-Facing, Interactive Blockchain Summits

Tezos will host its annual global gathering of developers and creators on March 30 in Cannes, France, featuring a program focused on real‑world applications with sessions highlighting Tezos X scalability, Etherlink’s breakthrough speed improvements, and advanced AI integration. Bridging Code and Experience The Tezos ecosystem returns to Cannes, France, on March 30 for Tezdev 2026. [&#8230;]

Bitcoin Hashrate Reclaims 1 ZH/s as Hashprice Slides Lower

Bitcoin’s hashrate has climbed back above 1,000 exahash per second (EH/s), or 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s), even as hashprice has pulled back over the past week. Hashprice Falls 6.65% in Three Days As of Saturday, March 28, the network is running at 1.02 ZH/s, or 1,022 EH/s. The seven-day average from hashrateindex.com sits at [&#8230;]

Why Crypto-Backed Mortgages Matter for Expanding Access to Homeownership

Crypto-backed mortgages gain traction as housing costs strain affordability, positioning digital assets as an alternative pathway to unlock homeownership while reshaping how lenders assess wealth and borrower eligibility. Housing Affordability Pressures Drive Crypto Mortgage Innovation Growing barriers to homeownership are prompting financial firms to redefine how wealth is evaluated, with Coinbase partnering with Better Home [&#8230;]

Robert Kiyosaki Highlights Bitcoin Strategy as He Flags Incoming Market Crash Risk

Rising concerns over a potential market downturn are reshaping investment strategies, as Robert Kiyosaki highlights a long-term approach focused on assets outside traditional financial systems while positioning for opportunities during a potential crash. Kiyosaki Outlines Plan to Get Richer During Market Crash Market uncertainty surrounding a potential economic downturn and market crash is leading investors [&#8230;]

Binance OTC Spike Reveals Intensifying Institutional Grip on Crypto Liquidity

Institutional demand is rapidly reshaping crypto trade execution as Binance’s OTC desk captures surging volume, signaling a decisive shift toward private liquidity channels and strategic positioning in bitcoin markets. Binance OTC Growth Reflects Rising Institutional Liquidity Demand Deepening institutional involvement is changing how large cryptocurrency transactions are executed across private liquidity venues. Binance, a global [&#8230;]