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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

Morgan Stanley Warns AI Is Now a Macro Force—and a $139B Agentic AI Market Is Rising

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer the shiny toy of Silicon Valley demos—it’s becoming a global industrial project worth trillions, and analysts say the next phase of AI may transform everything from corporate profits to how work actually gets done. AI Moves From Tech Trend to Economic Engine Morgan Stanley researchers say AI has crossed […]

MiCA Decoded: Experts Share Unique Insights for Crypto Founders, Builders and Investors

Founders, lawyers and investors are still trying to make sense of MiCA. With our guest experts demystifying MiCA for you, get the upper hand and understand what the regulation is really about. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin, and Sabir Alijev, Co-Founding and Managing Directors […]

65% of Bitcoin Safe From Quantum Computing Threat

A new research report suggests quantum computing poses a long-term risk to bitcoin but is unlikely to threaten the network anytime soon. Experts say advances will occur gradually, giving developers and investors time to implement post-quantum security upgrades. New Research Says Quantum Risk to Bitcoin Is Real but Not Immediate A new research report by […]

Dubai TOKEN2049 2026 Conference Officially Rescheduled to April 2027

TOKEN2049 Dubai, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency conferences, has been postponed from its original April 29–30, 2026 dates to April 21–22, 2027, due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. Organizers made the announcement on Friday in light of regional tensions that have impacted safety, international travel, and logistics in the UAE. Although […]

SEC drops fraud case against BitClout founder Nader ‘Diamondhands’ Al-Naji

<p>The SEC's dismissal may embolden blockchain innovators but raises concerns about regulatory clarity and investor protection in decentralized finance.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/sec-dismisses-fraud-case-al-naji/">SEC drops fraud case against BitClout founder Nader &#8216;Diamondhands&#8217; Al-Naji</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

CFTC Issues Guidance That Could Ignite Massive Prediction Markets Expansion

U.S. regulators move to rein in fast-growing prediction markets as event-based derivatives gain traction, with the CFTC warning exchanges to strengthen surveillance, prevent manipulation, and ensure new contracts tied to real-world outcomes meet federal trading rules. CFTC Issues New Guidance Signaling Major Expansion for US Prediction Markets Growing interest in event-based derivatives has drawn new [&#8230;]

Michael Saylor Slams Boris Johnson’s Bitcoin Ponzi Allegation as £20K Loss Story Surfaces

Bitcoin’s credibility came under fire after former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson labeled the cryptocurrency a Ponzi scheme, prompting Strategy’s Michael Saylor to fire back and defend bitcoin’s decentralized design. Michael Saylor Pushes Back as Boris Johnson Triggers New Bitcoin Legitimacy Debate Debate over bitcoin intensified after former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized the [&#8230;]

Ethereum Foundation sells 5,000 ETH to Bitmine to fund operations and grants

<p>The Ethereum Foundation's ETH sale to Bitmine highlights its strategic focus on sustainable growth and decentralized network stewardship.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ethereum-foundation-sale-bitmine-fund/">Ethereum Foundation sells 5,000 ETH to Bitmine to fund operations and grants</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin Treasury Firms on Track to Absorb 10x Daily Mined Bitcoin Supply, Industry Leaders Say

Corporate demand for bitcoin is accelerating as publicly traded companies tap stock and preferred-share financing to accumulate supply, a trend some industry leaders say could significantly increase corporate demand for newly mined coins and potentially influence market dynamics. Wall Street Capital Floods Bitcoin as Corporate Treasuries Expand Holdings Corporate treasury demand for bitcoin is increasing [&#8230;]

Coinbase Flags ‘Peak Pessimism’ as Bitcoin Outperforms US Equities

Bitcoin’s outperformance against U.S. equities is reviving bullish sentiment across crypto markets, with Coinbase Institutional signaling that the industry may be moving beyond what it described as peak pessimism as participation and macro conditions begin shifting. Bitcoin Strength Sparks Institutional Optimism as Crypto Markets Eye Sustained Breakout Renewed strength in bitcoin relative to U.S. equities [&#8230;]

Two Crypto Court Twists in New York: SEC Walks Away From Bitclout-Deso Case, Judge Rejects EminiFX RICO Claims

Two crypto courtroom sagas out of Manhattan delivered a pair of sharply different plot twists this week — one defendant walked away from the SEC’s fraud case for good, while another scheme’s legal fallout hit a wall when a federal judge tossed key racketeering claims tied to a church-linked investment disaster. SEC Dismisses Civil Fraud [&#8230;]

Proxy Network Crushed: 369,000 Hacked Routers Taken Offline in Crypto Fraud Bust

Authorities pulled the plug on the Socksescort proxy empire, freezing $3.5 million in crypto and exposing a global router botnet. U.S. and European authorities have dismantled Socksescort, a residential proxy network powered by AVRecon malware that quietly hijacked more than 369,000 devices across 163 countries. Operating since 2020, the service sold access to infected home [&#8230;]

Solana Meme Coin Launchpad Bonk.fun Hit by Domain Hijack and Wallet Drainer Attack

Bonk.fun, the Solana-based meme coin launchpad learned the hard way this week that even decentralized dreams still rely on very centralized web doors — and someone briefly kicked one open. As of this weekend, the domain still remains compromised. Solana Platform Bonk.fun Compromised in Domain Hijack Bonk.fun, a community-driven token launch platform tied to the [&#8230;]

SEC Signals Crypto Markets Shift as Tokenized Equity Framework Debate Intensifies

U.S. regulators are weighing how blockchain-based equities could reshape markets, as SEC leaders signal potential pilot programs and exemptions that may open the door to tokenized stock trading while regulators grapple with settlement rules and investor protections. Wall Street and Blockchain Collide as SEC Explores Tokenized Equity Framework Regulators are evaluating new frameworks for blockchain-based [&#8230;]

The latest US inflation report looked like good news — next week may change that

February’s CPI report gave markets a reason to relax. Inflation looked soft enough to keep hopes for rate cuts alive, with consumer prices up 0.3% on the month and 2.4% from a year earlier, while core CPI rose 0.2% in the month and 2.5% annually. Shelter kept cooling, and the overall picture looked manageable for the Fed.But the relief came with a catch.By the time the report arrived on March 11, the picture had already changed. The labor market weakened, last year's payroll data was revised low

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Five-Day Streak With $180 Million Inflows

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their inflow streak to five consecutive days with $180 million in new capital. Ether and solana ETFs also posted gains, while XRP ETFs recorded no trading activity. Inflow Momentum Continues as Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Stay Green The steady march of institutional money into crypto ETFs continued to close out the [&#8230;]

Oil Markets Brace as Trump Calls Allied Navies to Defend Hormuz Passage

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and allied nations are preparing to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to keep the world’s most critical oil chokepoint open as the Iran conflict threatens roughly 20% of global petroleum flows. Strait of Hormuz Flashpoint: Trump Calls for Warships as Iran Targets Shipping Trump’s [&#8230;]

TRON Raises $26M in 30 Days to Top Blockchain Revenue Rankings

Key Takeaways:In the last 30 days, TRON earned almost $26 million protocol revenue, the best amongst major blockchains.The network gathers an approximate of $1.01 million in daily charges, which is way higher than competitors such as Ethereum, Solana, and Base.Massive usage of stablecoins, especially transferring USDT, is still a primary reason why the TRON network is used and has increased its revenue.The competition in blockchain is becoming more about the actual income instead of buzz.During

US Appeals Court Rejects Custodia Bank’s Fed Account Bid in Major Blow to Crypto Bank

Key Takeaways:A federal appeals court ordered no hearing regarding a complaint by Custodia Bank against the challenge of the Fed on that refusal to open a master account.The ruling effectively ends the crypto-focused bank’s multi-year effort to gain direct access to the Fed’s payment system.A dissenting judge argued that denying a master account can severely limit a bank’s ability to operate.A U.S. federal appeals court has declined to reconsider the legal challenge of Custodia Bank against the