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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

Pump Fun is not authorized to solicit some Canadian investors, AMF warns

Québec’s securities regulator warned on Sept. 25, 2026, that Pump.fun is not registered with the Autorité des marchés financiers and is not authorized to solicit investors in the province. Pump.fun’s services involve user-generated digital assets; th...

Cosmos intercepts 1.23 million stolen ATOM but refunds now wait on governance vote

An attacker moved roughly 1.73 million stolen ATOM from Neutron to the Cosmos Hub during a Sept. 22 governance attack. Hub validators secured 1,227,121.37 ATOM of that flow in an emergency software patch, but the six signers holding it say a separate...

Wazz traces 53 Robinhood Chain token launches to $18M rug-pull syndicate

The exposure of this syndicate underscores the urgent need for enhanced transparency and regulation in decentralized finance to protect investors.The post Wazz traces 53 Robinhood Chain token launches to $18M rug-pull syndicate appeared first on Cryp...

Bitget freezes XRP withdrawals as 27M stolen tokens move

Bitget’s XRP withdrawal route was still disabled on Sept. 26, even as the exchange set Oct. 2 at 08:00 UTC for the last phase of its post-breach withdrawal reopening. Its published timetable names BTC, ETH and USDT for earlier phases, then “other tok...

Intel stock surges over 40% in September, raising valuation concerns

Intel's stock surge highlights potential overvaluation risks, emphasizing the need for sustained growth and profitability to justify high multiples.The post Intel stock surges over 40% in September, raising valuation concerns appeared first on Crypto...

Senator Heinrich disputes White House claim on permitting reform agreement

The ongoing dispute highlights potential delays in legislative progress, impacting energy project timelines and market expectations.The post Senator Heinrich disputes White House claim on permitting reform agreement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SEC staff’s staking-token split spotlights the exit risks behind staked ETH tokens

An ETH holder can sell a liquid-staking token while the ETH behind it remains staked. A Sept. 25 SEC staff FAQ draws a conditional distinction between receipts that evidence ownership and protocol-issued tokens. Coinbase and Lido disclosures show the...

Tokenized iShares MSCI South Korea ETF Arrives on StonkFun for Solana Coin Launches

Key Takeaways:StonkFun now supports coin launches paired with $EWY, the tokenized iShares MSCI South Korea ETF.Overall, the integration bridges the gap between South Korea’s equity market and Solana’s on-chain trading ecosystem.The infras...

Peter Brandt Predicts $8,600 ETH, Coinbase Adds IPO Share Trading, And More – Week In Review

This week’s stories spanned politics, markets, Bitcoin history and exchange expansion. Trump-linked accounts bought MSTR near its lows before an 80% rebound, while Peter Brandt said ETH could reach $8,600 after clearing $5,000. Bitquery estimated Sat...

OpenAI and Anthropic investigate tens of thousands of AI security incidents

The extensive AI security breaches highlight the urgent need for robust safety protocols and collaborative oversight to mitigate future risks.The post OpenAI and Anthropic investigate tens of thousands of AI security incidents appeared first on Crypt...

New Bitcoin proposal rescues locked multisig wallets – At a hidden cost

Bitcoin's BIP138 wallet-backup proposal was merged into the Bitcoin Improvement Proposals repository on Sept. 21, but the specification remains Draft. It aims to preserve information that a seed phrase may not restore in a complex wallet. The tradeof...

Vitalik Buterin outlines Ethereum’s ambitious roadmap to 2030

Ethereum's ambitious roadmap could redefine its scalability and security, potentially boosting long-term market confidence and value.The post Vitalik Buterin outlines Ethereum’s ambitious roadmap to 2030 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Micron could surpass Nvidia as top driver of S&P 500 profit growth

Micron's rapid growth and strategic positioning in AI memory could reshape tech sector dynamics, challenging established market leaders.The post Micron could surpass Nvidia as top driver of S&P 500 profit growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Even More Orange: Saylor Teases Another Strategy Bitcoin Buy

Michael Saylor’s “Even more orange” message has raised the prospect of another Strategy bitcoin purchase following the company’s recent return to buying. His Sept. 27 chart shows Strategy’s 846,000 BTC valued at $71.81 b...

Jupiter Exchange COO says DeFi needs 5-10x improvement, not incremental tweaks, to attract real capital

DeFi must significantly outperform traditional finance to attract institutional capital, potentially reshaping financial systems and access.The post Jupiter Exchange COO says DeFi needs 5-10x improvement, not incremental tweaks, to attract real capit...

Australian Senate summons OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs over AI security breach

Increased regulatory scrutiny on AI firms may delay OpenAI's IPO and affect investor confidence, highlighting AI's critical infrastructure role.The post Australian Senate summons OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs over AI security breach appeared first on Crypto...

Visa cuts reported stablecoin volume but there’s no proof payments fell

Visa’s September 18 data refresh lowered its adjusted stablecoin volume measure, while its adjusted transaction count fell by less than 2%. The divergence reflects a change in how recorded activity is classified, leaving payment trends unanswered.The...

Bitcoin Price Climbs Back Toward $85K With Bulls in the Driver’s Seat

Bitcoin’s price was changing hands at $84,899 on Sunday morning at 8 a.m. Eastern time, up 0.9% over 24 hours, as buyers worked their way back toward $85,000 following the retreat from $87,374. The daily technical picture remains firmly positiv...

Ethereum evolves into a cryptographic world computer, says Buterin

Ethereum's evolution into a cryptographic world computer could redefine decentralized computing, enhancing privacy, scalability, and resilience.The post Ethereum evolves into a cryptographic world computer, says Buterin appeared first on Crypto Brief...