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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

US and Japan launch first joint yen-buying operation since 1998

<p>The joint intervention signals a proactive stance by governments to stabilize currency markets, potentially affecting global economic dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-and-japan-launch-first-joint-yen-buying-operation-since-1998/">US and Japan launch first joint yen-buying operation since 1998</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Johnny Garrett leads early in Tennessee GOP primary for US House 6th District

<p>Garrett's early lead in the GOP primary could solidify his position, impacting the district's political landscape and future legislative priorities.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/johnny-garrett-leads-early-in-tennessee-gop-primary-for-us-house-6th-district/">Johnny Garrett leads early in Tennessee GOP primary for US House 6th District</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Oil prices fall for second week, boosting gold amid US-Iran diplomacy

<p>Eased geopolitical tensions may stabilize oil markets, reduce inflation, and drive gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset amid uncertainty.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/oil-prices-fall-for-second-week-boosting-gold-amid-us-iran-diplomacy/">Oil prices fall for second week, boosting gold amid US-Iran diplomacy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

One in Three Moves Is Fake

<p>The unpredictability of prediction market reactions highlights the complexity of interpreting news impacts, challenging assumptions about market efficiency.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/research-one-in-three-moves-is-fake/">One in Three Moves Is Fake</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Alibaba unveils Qwen3.8-Max AI model with 2.4 trillion parameters in bid to challenge US dominance

<p>Alibaba's AI model launch signals China's strategic push to enhance global tech influence, challenging US dominance and attracting global developers.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/alibaba-qwen-ai-model-compete-globally/">Alibaba unveils Qwen3.8-Max AI model with 2.4 trillion parameters in bid to challenge US dominance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Alibaba unveils Qwen3.8-Max AI model with 2.4T parameters

<p>Alibaba's AI advancements could shift global tech power dynamics, intensifying the US-China AI rivalry and influencing future market strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/alibaba-unveils-qwen38-max-ai-model-with-24t-parameters-3/">Alibaba unveils Qwen3.8-Max AI model with 2.4T parameters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Fed’s Musalem favored rate hike, joins three others breaking from July hold

<p>A shift towards hawkish sentiment among Fed officials may decrease the likelihood of near-term rate cuts, impacting market expectations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/feds-musalem-favored-rate-hike-joins-three-others-breaking-from-july-hold/">Fed&#8217;s Musalem favored rate hike, joins three others breaking from July hold</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

AI designs functional viral genomes from scratch, and 16 of them actually work

<p>AI-designed viral genomes could revolutionize phage therapy, offering new solutions to antibiotic resistance but raising biosecurity concerns.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ai-designs-functional-viral-genomes-bacteriophages/">AI designs functional viral genomes from scratch, and 16 of them actually work</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Fed’s Musalem sees no threat to US dollar’s status as top reserve currency

<p>The U.S. dollar's continued dominance may reduce gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset, influencing future market dynamics and pricing.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/feds-musalem-sees-no-threat-to-us-dollars-status-as-top-reserve-currency/">Fed&#8217;s Musalem sees no threat to US dollar&#8217;s status as top reserve currency</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Coldcard maker Coinkite preparing technical post-mortem on wallet hack: Report

<p>The Coldcard hack highlights the urgent need for regulatory standards in hardware wallet security to protect investors and maintain trust.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/coinkite-coldcard-bitcoin-hack-130m/">Coldcard maker Coinkite preparing technical post-mortem on wallet hack: Report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Circle Warns MiCA Rules Cut off EU Users From Top Stablecoins

The final implementation of all MiCA provisions has created a regulatory sandbox that leaves Europe disconnected from major stablecoin providers. Circle&#8217;s Senior Director, EU Strategy &#38; Policy, Patrick Hansen, stressed that a review is necessary to make the framework more competitive and globally aligned. MiCA&#8217;s Current Implementation Leaves EU Users &#8216;Unprotected or Cut Off&#8217; While [&#8230;]

Italy Bin Crew Recovers $1.15M Lottery Ticket Thrown Out Over One Word

A player in Bitonto, near Bari, matched all five MillionDay numbers on July 31 for a $1.15 million (€1 million) prize, then threw the ticket out after misreading the receipt. Public waste company SANB stopped the compactor before it reached landfill and found the slip intact at 5:30 a.m. four days later. A Two-Word Receipt [&#8230;]

Solo Bitcoin Miner Defies the Odds, Lands $200K Block Reward Jackpot

A single bitcoin miner solved block height 960804 on Aug. 2, 2026, at 02:11 UTC, earning the full block reward of about 3.1569 BTC, worth roughly $200,000 at the time. The payout went to a bitcoin address tied to CKPool, a solo mining service that lets people point their equipment at shared infrastructure without running [&#8230;]

Bitcoin Holds Above $64,500 as Short Liquidations Drop

Bitcoin briefly approached $65,000 on Thursday, holding support above $64,500 despite intraday pullbacks to $64,144 and bringing its gains since Aug. 1 to roughly 3%. Market Momentum and Intraday Volatility Bitcoin nearly reached $65,000 on Thursday as the cryptocurrency’s gradual rise, albeit a slower one since the start of the month, showed no signs of [&#8230;]

The Metric Brokers Use to Track Engagement Also Tracks User Demoralisation

A new Institute for Family Studies survey, reported by Bloomberg, found that 64% of men aged 18-29 who trade stocks daily describe themselves as failures, a rate nearly identical to daily gamblers. Researchers and regulators are now tracing that pattern to two distinct causes: gamified app mechanics and a broader financial pessimism among young investors.The overlap exposes a mismatch between the metric brokerage platforms have optimised for and what that metric is actually measuring.Frequency R

How a crypto startup quietly siphoned 470,000 Binance users to build a $4 billion card empire

Binance-affiliated entities filed a Hong Kong petition against RedotPay's founders, alleging the payment startup used its partnership with Binance to divert more than 470,000 Binance Card customers into its own competing stablecoin card.As Bloomberg News reported, Binance claims $472.8 million in losses, built on an estimated $925 lifetime value per customer, and says RedotPay received roughly $304 million in user funds routed through Binance Pay.RedotPay denies the allegations and says the case

Wells Fargo Brings 24/7 Tokenized Payments to Corporate Clients

Wells Fargo will launch tokenized deposits for corporate clients this fall, starting with US dollar-to-pound transactions. The move has won support from blockchain infrastructure advocates, while critics argue that banks are using distributed ledgers where conventional databases may work better. Cosmos Labs Backs Wells Fargo’s 24/7 Blockchain Payment Push Wells Fargo is preparing to move [&#8230;]

Hadrian secures $7.87B valuation with $1.37B raise to supercharge defense manufacturing

<p>Hadrian's rapid growth and investment in AI-driven manufacturing could reshape defense supply chains, enhancing efficiency and resilience.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/hadrian-valuation-defense-manufacturing-expansion/">Hadrian secures $7.87B valuation with $1.37B raise to supercharge defense manufacturing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran, Oman negotiate Hormuz deal as Trump seeks credit without involvement

<p>The Iran-Oman negotiations highlight a shift towards regional autonomy, diminishing U.S. influence and altering geopolitical dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-oman-negotiate-hormuz-deal-as-trump-seeks-credit-without-involvement/">Iran, Oman negotiate Hormuz deal as Trump seeks credit without involvement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>