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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

CryptoRoyal.com Sets a New Standard for High-Limit Crypto Gaming Infrastructure in 2026

This content is provided by a sponsor. The modern crypto casino market is no longer driven by exaggerated marketing claims or promises of anonymity. In 2026, credibility is defined by infrastructure strength, transparent fee architecture, and clearly published compliance standards. As digital asset adoption expands and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, serious players increasingly evaluate platforms based […]

Disclosure Odds Double After Trump Calls to Release Alien and UAP Files

Prediction markets more than doubled the odds of confirming alien life as real after Trump directed his administration to identify and release files related to the alien and UAP phenomena. The move comes after former President Obama stated that aliens were real. Polymarket Traders React to Trump’s Call for Alien and UAP Disclosure Aliens might […]

Bitcoin Difficulty Whipsaws From 11% Slide to 14.73% Climb in 2 Weeks

Following the prior difficulty recalibration that occurred 2,016 blocks ago—roughly two weeks back on Feb. 7—the Bitcoin protocol has now delivered a sharp counterpunch. On Thursday, at block height 937440, mining difficulty climbed 14.73%, effectively wiping out the earlier steep reduction and reminding participants that in this arena, gravity is optional and reversals are swift. […]

TRON DAO Co-Hosts Metamask’s Builder Night at ETHDenver 2026, Engaging Developers and Infrastructure Teams

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, February 20, 2026 – TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications ( dApps), proudly announced its participation in ETHDenver 2026. ETHDenver is the world’s largest and longest-running Web3 hackathon and festival, bringing […]

Chainlink Faces Correction Threat to $7 Amid Weak Derivatives Activity

The Chainlink price in relief rally reveals the formation of a classic bearish continuation pattern called inverted flag.Chainlink acquired approximately 137,000 LINK tokens on February 19, 2026, marking its third purchase this month.The open interest associated with LINK futures contracts have reduced 43% since January, suggesting a significant drop in traders interest in the leverage market.LINK, the fifteenth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, showcased low volatility trading du

OCC-Regulated Anchorage Digital Brings Stablecoin Minting to Banks

Anchorage Digital has introduced a federally regulated stablecoin platform aimed at helping licensed international banks move U.S. dollars across borders in minutes instead of days. Federally Chartered Crypto Bank Debuts Stablecoin Settlement Platform The company, which operates as a federally chartered trust bank under oversight from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, said […]

Bitcoin Price Risks Drop to $55k as Retail Activity Hits Bear Market Levels

The Bitcoin price exits the short term consolidation trend with a bearish breakdown from the inverted pennant pattern. The 30-day change in retail demand has fallen to levels last seen during the 2022 bear market and the mid-2024 correction.The momentum indicator RSI at 48% hints the short-term trend remains neutral amid current market uncertainty.Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization witnessed a slight uptick of 0.82% to reclaim position above $67,000. The uptick came as

Kevin O’Leary Explains How Institutions Respond to Bitcoin’s Brutal Crash and Quantum Threat

Kevin O’Leary shared insights into how a 50% bitcoin correction is prompting institutions to recalibrate crypto exposure, rotate capital after steep losses, and factor in emerging quantum computing risks shaping long-term strategy. Kevin O’Leary Reveals How Institutions Reassess Bitcoin After Major Correction and Quantum Fears Digital asset markets regularly move through boom-and-bust cycles that test […]

Coinbase CEO ‘Extremely Bullish’ on Stablecoins as Default Payment for Billions of AI Agents

Stablecoins are rapidly emerging as the default payment layer for AI agents, with Coinbase and top crypto leaders positioning them as the backbone of autonomous, machine-driven commerce and the next evolution of global digital finance. Crypto Leaders Bet on Stablecoins as AI Agents Move Onchain The convergence of artificial intelligence and digital payments is accelerating […]

Willy Woo Issues Stark Warning: BTC Bear Trend Deepens Across 3 Phases

Bitcoin remains locked in a strengthening bear market as volatility spikes and liquidity weakens, signaling deeper downside risk ahead, according to on-chain analyst Willy Woo. Willy Woo Warns Bitcoin Bear Market Is Strengthening Market analysts are signaling caution in the digital asset sector as volatility accelerates. On Feb. 17, on-chain analyst Willy Woo shared on […]

Coinbase Integrates XRP, DOGE, ADA, LTC for Crypto Loans

Coinbase is expanding crypto-backed loans, adding XRP, DOGE, ADA, and LTC as collateral and unlocking up to $100,000 in USDC borrowing, accelerating digital asset utility as onchain lending demand surges. Coinbase’s Loan Expansion Turns XRP, ADA, DOGE & LTC Into Liquid Assets Crypto lending services are expanding as digital assets gain broader financial utility. Coinbase […]

Ethereum Whales Accumulate Aggressively as Cost Basis Drops for First Time

The Ethereum price correction gives a bearish breakdown below the support of inverted pendant pattern to bolster a prolonged downtrend.Ethereum accumulator addresses show a rare decline in their realized price trend.The downsloping slope of exponential moving averages (20, 50, 100, and 200) indication the path to least resistance is down,ETH, the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization showed low volatility trading on Thursday, with its price wavering around $1,934. The daily char

Figure Launches FGRD as First SEC-Registered Onchain Public Stock

Figure Technology Solutions has launched FGRD, calling it the first SEC-registered public stock issued, traded and settled entirely on blockchain infrastructure with T+0 finality. FGRD Stock Trades and Settles Entirely Onchain, Bypassing DTCC New York-based Figure Technology Solutions on Feb. 19 launched FGRD, its common stock issued natively onchain through the Onchain Public Equity Network, […]

Ether.fi moves Cash card product to OP Mainnet in major platform shift

<p>Ether.fi will migrate 70,000 cards and 300,000 accounts to OP Mainnet, bringing $2M in daily crypto payments to Optimism.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/etherfi-migration-op-mainnet/">Ether.fi moves Cash card product to OP Mainnet in major platform shift</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

CME Group Bets on Around-the-Clock Crypto Futures Access

CME Group will begin offering 24/7 trading for its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options products starting May 29, marking a structural shift in how traditional derivatives markets engage with digital assets. Crypto Never Sleeps—Now CME Group Won’t Either The Chicago-based derivatives marketplace CME said on Thursday that its cryptocurrency futures and options will trade around [&#8230;]

Caroline Pham: CFTC’s focus on foundational principles will enhance market integrity, why collaboration with SEC is essential, and the importance of a positive regulatory posture for crypto innovation | Empire

The CFTC is focusing on returning to foundational principles to enhance market oversight. Emphasis is placed on ensuring financial markets serve the economy through price discovery and risk mitigation. Regulatory efforts should prioritize market integrity over sensational headlines.The post Caroline Pham: CFTC&#8217;s focus on foundational principles will enhance market integrity, why collaboration with SEC is essential, and the importance of a positive regulatory posture for crypto innovation |

Staking-Powered Sui ETFs May Trigger Liquidity Shock With Rising Demand

Two SUI ETFs providing direct exposure to Sui’s native token began trading on February 18, 2026.SUI price correction could seek support at $0.87, followed by a dip to 0..73.The 20-day exponential volume average could act as a dynamic resistance against SUI buyers.SUI, the native cryptocurrency of the SUI blockchain, is down 1.85% during Thursday&#8217;s U.S. market hours to trade at $0.9. The downtick followed shared macro pressures across the crypto market as Bitcoin extended its correction to

Sharplink’s ETH Stack Nears 870K as Institutions Claim 46% Stake

Sharplink now holds 867,798 ETH worth roughly $1.72 billion, tightening its grip as one of the largest public ethereum treasury firms. Sharplink’s Ethereum Strategy Draws Institutional Capital Miami-based Sharplink, Inc. explained on Thursday that institutional investors owned 46% of its common stock as of Dec. 31, 2025, according to the latest Form 13F filings. During [&#8230;]

Bitcoin eyes new liquidity as the Fed’s $18.5 billion repo spike reignites money printer chatter

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, continued its price struggles as traders weighed two stress-tinged signals from the US financial ecosystem.This week, there was a sudden $18.5 billion Federal Reserve overnight repo operation, and Blue Owl Capital has decided to permanently halt redemptions from a retail-focused private credit fund.In another era, either headline might have been enough to spark a reflexive &#8220;money printer&#8221; narrative.Taken together, they can