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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

Ismael Hishon-Rezaizadeh: Zero knowledge proofs are revolutionizing AI privacy | Epicenter

Zero knowledge proofs enhance transparency while maintaining confidentiality in decision-making processes. Lagrange is pioneering the integration of zero knowledge proofs in AI to ensure privacy. Current privacy methods in AI fall short compared to innovative cryptographic approaches.The post Ismael Hishon-Rezaizadeh: Zero knowledge proofs are revolutionizing AI privacy | Epicenter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Metaplanet Reports $619 Million Loss as Bitcoin Holdings Take Hit

Bitcoin MagazineMetaplanet Reports $619 Million Loss as Bitcoin Holdings Take HitTokyo-based Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet posted a net loss of 95 billion yen ($619 million) for fiscal 2025, driven by a 102.2 billion yen ($665.8 million) valuation decline on its bitcoin holdings. The disclosure marks the latest example of a corporate bitcoin buyer facing pressure as the cryptocurrency’s price slid from record highs in October.The company closed the year with 35,102 BTC, valued at approximatel

David Kirtley: Nuclear fusion could revolutionize energy production, why fusion reactors are inherently safe, and the potential for an era of energy abundance | Lex Fridman Podcast

Nuclear fusion combines light hydrogen atoms to release energy, similar to the sun's processes. Fusion reactors are inherently safe as they cannot melt down, unlike fission reactors. Achieving commercial fusion could usher in an era of energy abundance.The post David Kirtley: Nuclear fusion could revolutionize energy production, why fusion reactors are inherently safe, and the potential for an era of energy abundance | Lex Fridman Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Bears Dominate: Failure to Break $71,800 Keeps Downside Risk Alive

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Bears Dominate: Failure to Break $71,800 Keeps Downside Risk AliveBitcoin Price Weekly OutlookThe past week’s price action has been rather lackluster for Bitcoin. After seeing a big bounce from $60,000, the price failed to get above short-term resistance at $71,800 last week. Instead, the price tested the short-term support at $65,650 before bouncing back up to close the week out at $68,811. While the weekly chart is showing some buying strength below $66,000, the lack of

Morpho Association and Apollo Sign Cooperation Agreement

Morpho Association agrees with Apollo affiliates on token purchases and cooperation to support onchain lending. The Morpho Association announces a cooperation agreement with certain affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc., dated February 13, 2026, in Paris, under which Apollo may acquire MORPHO tokens via open‑market purchases, over‑the‑counter transactions, and other arrangements up to a cap […]

Evegny Gokhberg: Market neutral DeFi strategies are essential for volatility, why diversification isn’t enough to manage risks, and the future of capital in DeFi | Raoul Pal

Market neutral DeFi yield strategies aim to earn yield without being affected by price direction. Building a business on a market neutral foundation is crucial due to crypto's inherent volatility. In the early days of DeFi, stablecoins could yield significantly high returns.The post Evegny Gokhberg: Market neutral DeFi strategies are essential for volatility, why diversification isn’t enough to manage risks, and the future of capital in DeFi | Raoul Pal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kraken to sponsor Trump Accounts for all Wyoming newborns in 2026

We’re excited to announce we will sponsor Trump Accounts for every child born in Wyoming in 2026 by making a financial contribution to each account, helping families start building long-term savings and capital formation from birth. This commitment reflects our belief that the United States should continue modernizing financial services by expanding access, strengthening participation, and giving more Americans a simple pathway to benefit from long-term compounding.Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Set

Bhavin Vaid: Curation is vital for DeFi market efficiency, transparency issues breed distrust, and the integration of CeFi and DeFi is essential for future products | On The Brink with Castle Island

Risk curators are key to building trust and efficiency in the evolving DeFi landscape.The post Bhavin Vaid: Curation is vital for DeFi market efficiency, transparency issues breed distrust, and the integration of CeFi and DeFi is essential for future products | On The Brink with Castle Island appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Jim Bianco: AI will surpass the internet’s impact, SaaS pricing models are under threat, and crypto is emerging as programmable money | Bankless

AI's rapid evolution is reshaping software costs and market dynamics, impacting crypto and traditional investments alike.The post Jim Bianco: AI will surpass the internet’s impact, SaaS pricing models are under threat, and crypto is emerging as programmable money | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Johann Kerbrat: Blockchain can revolutionize finance with 24/7 trading, Robinhood’s open developer ecosystem fosters innovation, and BRX bridges DeFi with institutional tokenization | Bankless

Robinhood's new main net aims to revolutionize trading with instant settlements and tokenized assets.The post Johann Kerbrat: Blockchain can revolutionize finance with 24/7 trading, Robinhood’s open developer ecosystem fosters innovation, and BRX bridges DeFi with institutional tokenization | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Namik Muduroglu: Blockchain teams must engage with the application layer, real-time chain technology is a game-changer for Ethereum, and long-term strategies are vital for ecosystem sustainability | Unchained

User-friendly blockchain applications are key to driving mainstream adoption and long-term growth.The post Namik Muduroglu: Blockchain teams must engage with the application layer, real-time chain technology is a game-changer for Ethereum, and long-term strategies are vital for ecosystem sustainability | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Justin Drake: Quantum computing could break cryptographic keys in minutes, three cryptographic components at risk, and the systemic threat to all blockchains | Unchained

Quantum computing could soon threaten the security of all crypto, demanding urgent industry action.The post Justin Drake: Quantum computing could break cryptographic keys in minutes, three cryptographic components at risk, and the systemic threat to all blockchains | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Parker White: Bitcoin’s price drop linked to derivatives growth, stress in the IBIT options market, and the hybrid nature of crypto funds | Unchained

Recent market shifts reveal how traditional finance is reshaping Bitcoin's role in global markets.The post Parker White: Bitcoin’s price drop linked to derivatives growth, stress in the IBIT options market, and the hybrid nature of crypto funds | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bryan Pellegrino: Blockchain scalability is hindered by storage layers, LayerZero achieves 3 million updates per second, and the trade-off between centralization and decentralization | Unchained

LayerZero's breakthrough could redefine blockchain efficiency and scalability for future systems.The post Bryan Pellegrino: Blockchain scalability is hindered by storage layers, LayerZero achieves 3 million updates per second, and the trade-off between centralization and decentralization | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Grayscale Submits S-1 to Turn Aave Trust Into Exchange-Traded Fund

Grayscale Investments has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its existing Grayscale Aave Trust into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would directly hold AAVE tokens. Grayscale Joins Race for Aave ETF With Direct Token Strategy According to the filing, submitted Feb. 13, 2026, the proposed fund would be named […]

Bitcoin has 6 weeks to avoid 2026 being the most bearish period in history – one price matters now

The scoop: Bitcoin is on pace for a fifth straight monthly drop if February closes red, its longest losing streak since 2018, while spot ETF flows flip persistently negative, reinforcing a new reality: post-ETF BTC is trading like a rates-and-risk instrument. If it doesn't reverse in March and reclaim $80k, it will equal its worst period ever. Bitcoin has closed lower in each of the past four months, and February is negative mid-month, setting up a fifth straight monthly decline.That outcome wou

Nexo Returns to U.S. With Crypto Platform, Yield Programs, and Lending

Nexo has re-entered the United States market threeyears after its exit, launching a new suite of digital asset services builtaround the infrastructure support fromU.S.-based Bakkt. In a Monday announcement, the firm presented the move as a fresh start in amarket it once left. This time it emphasized compliance, risk management, andlong-term growth instead of aggressive product rollout.Nexo returns to the United States.The official relaunch is being executed with regulated partners, providing a U

Payjoin Foundation Gains 501(c)(3) Status, Enabling Tax-Deductible Donations for Bitcoin Privacy Development

Bitcoin MagazinePayjoin Foundation Gains 501(c)(3) Status, Enabling Tax-Deductible Donations for Bitcoin Privacy DevelopmentThe Payjoin Foundation, a U.S. organization advancing the development of Bitcoin privacy software protocols, has just received 501(c)(3) Status, enabling tax-deductible charitable contributions for some U.S. taxpayers. “Receiving 501(c)(3) status establishes a framework to sustain the Payjoin Dev Kit and future developments,” said Dan Gould, Executive Director o

Trump Family-Backed American Bitcoin Keeps Stacking Bitcoin, Holdings Pass 6,000 BTC

Bitcoin MagazineTrump Family-Backed American Bitcoin Keeps Stacking Bitcoin, Holdings Pass 6,000 BTCTrump family-backed American Bitcoin Corp. (ABTC) has pushed its Bitcoin reserves above the 6,000 BTC mark, building one of the largest corporate treasuries in the public market and placing the firm among the top 20 listed Bitcoin holders worldwide.Blockchain data tracked by Arkham Intelligence shows American Bitcoin now holds 6,060 BTC, valued near $413 million. The company added or mined roughly