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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

Robinhood Targets $100B Startup Boom With New Ventures Fund II for Y Combinator Access

Key Takeaways:On August 3, Robinhood will host the roadshow for Robinhood Ventures Fund II (RVII) for retail investors.RVII will focus on early- and growth-stage private companies, with a strong emphasis on Y Combinator startups and alumni-founded businesses.The fund is awaiting SEC registration effectiveness before shares can be offered or sold.User Score8.7Follow us on Google NewsRobinhood is furthering its foray into the private markets by launching a second venture capital fund for investors

Arthur Hayes Buys $6.39 Million More ETH Despite a $301K Paper Loss: Here’s What He’s Betting on

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes bought another $6.39 million in ether (ETH), pushing his total purchases to 7,213 ETH even though the position sits roughly $301,000 underwater. The Maelstrom chief investment officer’s buying streak follows a $606,000 loss he booked on ETH just weeks earlier. A $6.39 Million Buy Extends a Two-Week Streak Lookonchain flagged […]

Nigeria’s First SEC-Licensed Exchange, Quidax, Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure to Over 21 Countries

Lagos, Nigeria, July 28, 2026 – Quidax, the first digital assets exchange to receive a provisional licence from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), today announced the expansion of its stablecoin infrastructure to more than 21 countries and 14 currencies, enabling startups, fintechs, and global enterprises to move value seamlessly across Africa and key international […]

Allora extends decentralized AI Strategy Vaults to R25 infrastructure

<p>Allora's expansion into R25 infrastructure could enhance institutional trust in DeFi by improving auditability and model reliability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/allora-ai-strategy-vaults-r25-derivatives/">Allora extends decentralized AI Strategy Vaults to R25 infrastructure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

OpenAI and Anthropic urge US to enhance review of AI models amid Chinese competition fears

<p>The call for enhanced AI model reviews highlights the need for robust global regulatory frameworks to address national security and innovation balance.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/openai-anthropic-urge-us-ai-model-review/">OpenAI and Anthropic urge US to enhance review of AI models amid Chinese competition fears</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Chatbot companies face a wave of lawsuits over AI-linked violence and teen mental health crises

<p>The lawsuits could reshape AI industry regulations, emphasizing accountability and safety, akin to past tobacco and social media litigations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/chatbot-companies-lawsuits-ai-violence-teen-safety/">Chatbot companies face a wave of lawsuits over AI-linked violence and teen mental health crises</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bank of Russia publishes draft rules for regulated crypto trading, custody, and settlement

<p>Russia's draft crypto trading rules could enhance market transparency and stability, potentially boosting investor confidence and market growth.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bank-of-russia-publishes-draft-rules-for-regulated-crypto-trading-custody-and-settlement/">Bank of Russia publishes draft rules for regulated crypto trading, custody, and settlement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Richmond Fed manufacturing index ticks up to 5 in July, missing forecasts by wide margin

<p>The modest growth in manufacturing may temper Fed rate hikes, impacting economic forecasts and signaling potential broader economic caution.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/richmond-fed-manufacturing-index-july-2026/">Richmond Fed manufacturing index ticks up to 5 in July, missing forecasts by wide margin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Consumer inflation expectations cool in July, but rate hike fears persist

<p>Despite cooling inflation expectations, persistent rate hike fears suggest continued economic caution and potential for sustained high borrowing costs.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/consumer-inflation-expectations-lower-july/">Consumer inflation expectations cool in July, but rate hike fears persist</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

SpaceX shares fall 20% after record debut as investors retreat from risky tech

<p>The sharp decline in SpaceX shares highlights the volatility and risks associated with high-tech investments, impacting broader market confidence.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/spacex-shares-fall-after-ipo-debut/">SpaceX shares fall 20% after record debut as investors retreat from risky tech</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US economy strength boosts rate hike expectations for September 2026

<p>Increased rate hike expectations could tighten financial conditions, impacting borrowing costs and potentially slowing economic growth momentum.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-economy-strength-boosts-rate-hike-expectations-for-september-2026/">US economy strength boosts rate hike expectations for September 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Zinedine Zidane confirmed as new head coach of France men’s national team

<p>Zidane's appointment could enhance France's global influence, impacting economic sectors like sponsorships and media beyond football.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/zidane-confirmed-france-head-coach/">Zinedine Zidane confirmed as new head coach of France men&#8217;s national team</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Fish Audio raises $50M seed funding to develop AI voice models

<p>Fish Audio's funding boost could accelerate AI voice tech innovation, potentially transforming global communication and accessibility landscapes.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/fish-audio-raises-seed-funding-ai-voice-models/">Fish Audio raises $50M seed funding to develop AI voice models</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Raoul Pal: Bitcoin’s 87% Correlation to Global Liquidity Beats Earnings and Headlines

Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal said bitcoin carries an 87% correlation to global liquidity, arguing the asset tracks the amount of money moving through the financial system rather than corporate earnings or the news cycle. A Detailed Explanation Pal, founder of financial media platform Real Vision and a retired Goldman Sachs hedge fund manager, is [&#8230;]

As Senate CLARITY Act odds plunge to 30%, Bitcoin’s refusal to drop signals a stealth upside trap

Bitcoin has largely shrugged off the deteriorating outlook for the CLARITY Act, raising the possibility that traders have already priced another legislative failure into the market.Data from CryptoSlate shows the largest cryptocurrency trading around $63,500 as of press time, above the roughly $61,900 level seen on June 5, when Galaxy Digital put the bill’s chances of passage this year at 60%.Those odds have since fallen to 30% as the Senate runs out of time to advance the crypto market-structur

Liquidnet Targets Brazil and Mexico with Expanded Institutional Equities Offering

Liquidnet has expandedits Latin American equities offering, adding execution capabilities forinstitutional investors trading Brazilian and Mexican equities.The company said theservice combines access to institutional block liquidity with algorithmicexecution in the wider market. According to Liquidnet, the approach allowsinvestors to pursue large trades while continuing to execute orders acrosspublic markets.The move comes asBrazil and Mexico continue to attract growing attention from global fin

Crypto Custody in 2026: Multisig, MPC, and Qualified Custodians

In the first half of 2025, $2.17 billion was stolen from crypto. The largest single theft—$1.34 billion from Bybit—targeted an institution with sophisticated multi-signature cold storage. Here&#8217;s what actually went wrong, and a framework for getting custody right at institutional scale.The Moment Custody Became a Board-Level QuestionFebruary 2025. Bybit, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world, lost $1.34 billion in a single attack, the largest crypto theft in history. Every headli

Prediction Markets Say Hold, Citadel Securities Says Fed Will Hike as Trump Pressures Central Bank

Federal funds futures traders are pricing a majority chance that the U.S. Federal Reserve holds rates steady this week, but trading activity beneath the headline tells a more nuanced story. Positioning has gradually shifted as Chair Kevin Warsh approaches his second policy decision, with a growing share of participants buying protection against the possibility of [&#8230;]

Bitcoin traders just stripped away crash protection – right as the Fed prepares its most unpredictable rate decision in years

Bitcoin traders have spent the past month reducing protection against a price decline while the Fed has made its next decision harder to predict.The Bitcoin options put-to-call open-interest ratio has fallen to approximately 0.52 from 0.76 in late June, meaning about 52 put contracts remain open for every 100 calls. Meanwhile, Fed Funds futures assigned around a 35% probability to a quarter-point rate increase after the implied probability briefly reached 40% on Monday.Chart showing the target r