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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

ORQO launches yield protocol on XRP Ledger, unlocking RLUSD utility

ORQO Group expands Soil to XRP Ledger, enabling RLUSD holders to earn fixed yield backed by tokenized real world assets.The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/soil-launches-rlusd-yield-protocol/">ORQO launches yield protocol on XRP Ledger, unlocking RLUSD utility</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.

Nakamoto’s $107 Million Merger Deal Sparks Dilution Backlash

Nakamoto Inc. has agreed to acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management in a $107.3 million all-stock deal, issuing over 363 million shares. Supporters see vertical integration, while critics warn of heavy dilution and insider-favored terms. Bailey’s Bitcoin Empire Roll-up Raises Self-Dealing Questions Nakamoto Inc. (Nasdaq: NAKA) announced on Feb. 17 that it has agreed to […]

Bitcoin ETFs will go to zero sooner than we think if outflows don’t slow down as $8.5B leaves since October

The headline may look like ragebait but at the current outflow rate its an objective truth. Since Bitcoin hit its all-time high last October, US spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen outflows on 55 days out of 89. If this doesn't turn around before the next halving there will be a lot less BTC inside ETF wrappers on that day.Before we look at how quickly ETFs could trend toward zero, let's look at the “glass half full” perspective of the current situation (skip to here if you're only here for

Bitdeer Stock (BTDR) Crashes 18% on $300M Convertible Note Offering, Dilution Fears Mount

Bitcoin MagazineBitdeer Stock (BTDR) Crashes 18% on $300M Convertible Note Offering, Dilution Fears MountBitdeer Technologies’ shares slid sharply today after the Singapore-based bitcoin miner and AI data center firm announced plans to raise $300 million through a private sale of convertible senior notes due 2032, a financing move that sparked investor concern over potential dilution.The company said the offering, aimed at institutional buyers, includes an option for initial purchasers to buy an

Second Broker Renounces Cyprus Investment Firm License in Under a Month

Cyprus’ financial regulator has withdrawn the Cyprus Investment Firm licence of OBR Investments Ltd, the operator of CFD platform OBRinvest, after it decided to give up its authorization. The decision ends the firm’s status as a regulated CIF in Cyprus.Another Broker Exits CySEC OversightLast month, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) similarly withdrew the CIF license of HTFX (EU) after the broker opted to exit the local regime. The watchdog announced that the step formalizes HTFX

Google launches Gemini 3.1 Pro with major reasoning upgrade

Gemini 3.1 Pro launches with advanced reasoning, scoring 77.1% on ARC-AGI-2, offering enhanced multimodal capabilities.The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/gemini-3-1-pro-enhanced-capabilities/">Google launches Gemini 3.1 Pro with major reasoning upgrade</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.

Retail Traders Could See Fewer Weekend Gaps as CME Prepares 24/7 Crypto Trading

CME Group said its regulated cryptocurrency futures andoptions will be available for trading 24 hours a day, seven days a week,pending regulatory review.While CME does not offer direct retail access, the move mayhave indirect implications for retail traders. Those who access CME productsthrough brokers or futures commission merchants could see smaller weekend pricegaps and closer alignment with spot cryptocurrency markets. The change may alsoimprove hedging flexibility outside standard trading h

Chris Dixon: AI and crypto will redefine creative economies | a16z Live

The intersection of AI and crypto is poised to redefine economic models for creatives. Technology waves often come in pairs or triples, reinforcing each other and creating new opportunities. There is concern over the trend towards closed-source AI, driven by business interests rather than safety.The post Chris Dixon: AI and crypto will redefine creative economies | a16z Live appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Uniswap seeks approval for fee rollout across eight chains and remaining v3 pools

Uniswap proposes expanding protocol fees to eight chains and all v3 pools, routing revenue to Ethereum for automated UNI burns.The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/uniswap-fee-expansion-eight-chains/">Uniswap seeks approval for fee rollout across eight chains and remaining v3 pools</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.

Prince Andrew Arrested as Epstein Files Explode — Prediction Markets Bet on Who’s Next

The opening weeks of 2026 have been nothing short of tumultuous, as millions of newly released files tied to the late and convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein have unveiled vast caches of evidence and documentation. Then on Thursday, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct […]

Heidi Crebo-Rediker: US reliance on China for strategic minerals poses national security risks, China’s state support creates competitive advantages, and innovative technologies could reshape rare earth production | Odd Lots

The US faces significant vulnerabilities due to its reliance on China for strategic minerals. China's dominance in the rare earths market is a result of strategic planning and state support. US efforts to compete with China in critical minerals are hampered by scale and cost challenges.The post Heidi Crebo-Rediker: US reliance on China for strategic minerals poses national security risks, China’s state support creates competitive advantages, and innovative technologies could reshape rare e

Equals Money Appoints Head of Digital Assets After Tenures at Binance, Gemini

Marcus Bacchi-Howard has shared on LinkedIn that he isjoining Equals Money as Head of Digital Assets.Equals Money Hires Experienced Digital Assets ExecutiveBacchi-Howard has extensive experience in digital assetsales and trading. He most recently worked as a business development consultantat NewQube Capital for seven months. Before that, he was Head of Sales andManaging Director at One Trading for one year.He also held institutional sales roles at Gemini for tenmonths and at Binance for one year

xStocks remain largest provider of tokenized equities, surpass $25 billion in total transaction volume

xStocks have surpassed $25 billion in total transaction volume across centralized and decentralized venues, reinforcing their position as the largest provider and leading framework for tokenized equities globally.The milestone includes more than $3.5 billion in onchain activity from over 80,000 unique onchain holders. Tokenized equities are no longer experimental infrastructure. They are live markets with sustained liquidity, active participation, and growing global demand.Adoption spans centra

Bitcoin faces a new selloff if oil holds $70 after spike and the Fed turns less patient

Oil isn't supposed to be the story in 2026. The macro narrative powering “cuts soon, liquidity soon” trades relies on disinflation staying intact.However, Brent jumped 4.35% to $70.35 on Feb. 18, and WTI surged 4.59% to $65.19 after headlines revived the risk of a US-Iran conflict and Russia-Ukraine talks ended without breakthroughs.This isn't just an “oil traders” print. It's a rates print, and by extension, a Bitcoin print.Bitcoin doesn't trade barrels. It trades the pa

Société Générale expands euro stablecoin deployment to XRP Ledger

Socit Gnrale expands its euro stablecoin to the XRP Ledger, enhancing access to regulated digital assets and fast settlement.The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/societe-generale-euro-stablecoin-xrp/">Société Générale expands euro stablecoin deployment to XRP Ledger</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.

CME Plans 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading Starting May 29

Bitcoin MagazineCME Plans 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading Starting May 29CME Group will begin offering 24/7 trading for its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options on May 29, pending regulatory review, expanding access to its digital asset derivatives suite as demand from institutional participants grows.The world’s largest derivatives marketplace said continuous trading will start Friday, May 29 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time on its CME Globex platform. The move is designed to give clients rou

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $133 Million as Outflows Deepen

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $133 million in outflows on Wednesday, with ether funds also posting $42 million in redemptions. Solana ETFs attracted fresh capital, while XRP products saw modest withdrawals. Crypto ETFs Slide: Bitcoin, Ether Post Fresh Redemptions Risk appetite cooled across much of the crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market on Wed, Feb. 18, with capital […]

Tradeweb Backs Kalshi After Jump Trading to Push Prediction Markets to Institutions

Tradeweb Markets and Kalshi entered a partnership thataims to bring prediction markets and event contracts into the core workflows ofinstitutional investors. Tradeweb has also taken a minority stake in Kalshi aspart of the deal.According to the global operator of electronicmarketplaces, the collaboration combines Tradeweb’s electronic trading platformand global institutional client base with Kalshi’s event-driven markets anddata.Electronic trading platform Tradeweb signed a deal to bring Kalshi’

CME Group to launch 24/7 trading for crypto futures and options on May 29

CME crypto futures move to 24 7 trading on May 29 after record $3T in 2025 volume and rising institutional demand.The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/cme-group-24-7-crypto-trading/">CME Group to launch 24/7 trading for crypto futures and options on May 29</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.