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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

Allium restores 18 major chains, but only specific platforms are safe

Specified Snowflake and Databricks tables passed checks, while BigQuery backfills and account recovery requirements remain.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your in...

20 institutions join DTCC token service, but only 34 securities qualify

Already-tokenized securities can move between registered wallets all weekend; conversion orders remain limited to business-day hours.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst...

Democrat El-Sayed leads in Michigan Senate race as Trump backs Rogers

The Michigan Senate race's outcome could signal a broader shift in political power dynamics, influencing future Senate control and party strategies.The post Democrat El-Sayed leads in Michigan Senate race as Trump backs Rogers appeared first on Crypt...

Alphabet loses $500B as AI chatbots challenge Google

Alphabet's market value drop underscores the intensifying AI competition, potentially reshaping tech leadership and investor confidence.The post Alphabet loses $500B as AI chatbots challenge Google appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic plans Nasdaq IPO with multi-class shares built to keep founders in charge

Anthropic's IPO could redefine investor expectations in AI, balancing rapid growth with founder control, amid volatile market conditions.The post Anthropic plans Nasdaq IPO with multi-class shares built to keep founders in charge appeared first on Cr...

Anthropic plans IPO with unique four-class share structure

Anthropic's unique share structure may enhance governance and investor confidence, potentially influencing future IPO strategies in the AI sector.The post Anthropic plans IPO with unique four-class share structure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Silicon Valley shifts AI funding to crypto using an Ethereum ICO blueprint

Its October startup request pairs blockchain capital raising with stablecoins, trading and agent infrastructure ahead of a November 2 deadline.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The...

SK Hynix breaks ground on $4B HBM memory facility in Indiana for AI

SK Hynix's US expansion highlights the strategic importance of domestic chip production amid prolonged global shortages, impacting AI advancements.The post SK Hynix breaks ground on $4B HBM memory facility in Indiana for AI appeared first on Crypto B...

Google’s Gemini 4 Carbon takes first place on Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index

Google's Gemini 4 Carbon scored 59 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, edging Claude Opus 5.5 and GPT-6 Astra for first place.The post Google’s Gemini 4 Carbon takes first place on Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index appeared firs...

Sam Altman says AI infrastructure costs should fall to about $20B per gigawatt

Lower AI infrastructure costs could democratize access, accelerate innovation, and reshape industry dynamics, but energy constraints remain pivotal.The post Sam Altman says AI infrastructure costs should fall to about $20B per gigawatt appeared first...

Google winds down Jules AI agent, folds its learnings into Antigravity

Google's integration of Jules into Antigravity may streamline AI development but could disrupt developers reliant on Jules' unique features.The post Google winds down Jules AI agent, folds its learnings into Antigravity appeared first on Crypto Brief...

ICE plans Hyperliquid-based perpetual futures for US markets, HYPE token surges

ICE's move into Hyperliquid futures could reshape U.S. financial markets, boosting crypto integration and influencing regulatory landscapes.The post ICE plans Hyperliquid-based perpetual futures for US markets, HYPE token surges appeared first on Cry...

Trump’s crypto firm joins Tether, Circle, and Ripple in $2.6 billion stablecoin freeze as Binance hack outflows near $6 billion

Stablecoin issuers, including Tether, Circle, Ripple, and World Liberty Financial, have frozen more than $2.6 billion in digital assets linked to a suspected Binance security breach involving nearly $6 billion. On Oct. 29, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino sa...

Democrats target Texas Senate seat in 2026 race against Ken Paxton

A Democratic win in Texas could signal a shift in political dynamics, impacting future Senate races and party strategies nationwide.The post Democrats target Texas Senate seat in 2026 race against Ken Paxton appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Onchain Lending Fees Plunge 50% as Morpho Bucks the Trend

According to a report by 1kx, onchain lending markets contracted significantly in 2026, with user-paid fees dropping approximately 50% year over year. New Market Trading CEO Frank Hepworth cautions against locking up bitcoin for low fixed yields, cit...

The Fed’s rate freeze will mean nothing unless banks fix a repo market bottleneck

The October 29 settings put reserve interest at 3.90%, standing repo at 4.00% and reverse repo at 3.75%, each supporting rate control.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst...

Bitcoin whipsaws below $79,000 as Binance hot wallet reportedly drained by Tornado Cash-linked wallet

Bitcoin hit an intraday low of $78,297 on Binance spot on Oct. 29 and sat near $79,126 at press time, as large transfers left Binance-labeled wallets. Binance shared on X that the exchange is “aware of reports of a potential security issue and are ac...

Strategy’s $21B Quarter Is Its Biggest Ever as Saylor Sees New Bitcoin Bull Run

Strategy reported record operating profit as bitcoin gains lifted quarterly results, while Michael Saylor said a new bull market was beginning. Daily preferred dividends and a CFO transition accompanied the earnings announcement. Bitcoin Gains Lift O...

Kalshi’s Senate contracts can settle on different answers to the same election

An Oct. 28 snapshot shows a loss before fees when outcomes align, while different settlement rules expose the package to another risk.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst...