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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

$783K Crypto Bust Ends Site Selling Stolen Images of 17,000 Women

A joint French-U.S. law enforcement operation shut down a platform selling stolen intimate images of women and underage girls. Authorities also seized over $783,000 in crypto assets, including bitcoin. Crypto-Driven Financial Scheme French investigat...

Hackers Attack Another Bitcoin Project as Ark’s Second Exploited

In another cyber attack against a Bitcoin project, Second, the developer of an implementation of the Ark Protocol, confirmed it lost 0.75 BTC ($62,322) of its own funds in an exploit on Monday. Per the team, “no user funds were affected.”...

Netflix’s Co-CEO Doesn’t Read Business Books. He Rereads One 1902 Novel About a Ship Instead

“I read it over and over again because I find … I get something different in the book every time I read it,” Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said on CNBC’s Leaders Playbook. Sarandos also said he doesn’t really read management books, and instead keeps re...

Nasdaq Backs One Trading to Push 24/7 Trading in Europe

One Trading secured an undisclosed strategic investment from Nasdaq Ventures, laying the groundwork for the two firms to explore potential joint initiatives. Through this partnership, both companies plan to assess options for upgrading 24/7 operating...

XTB Catches Up on Overnight US Stock Trading, Adds Hungarian Tax Account

XTB said yesterday (Wednesday) it had started rolling out 24-hour weekday trading in selected US shares, which several rivals have offered for two years or more. The Warsaw-listed broker also opened a tax-advantaged long-term investment account in Hu...

Prop Firm Vest Labs Secures Rare $13M Pre-Seed

New York-based prop firm Vest Labs has raised a $13 million pre-seed round led by Portal Ventures, Fortune reported. The round, which closed in July, also drew angel investments from senior executives at Citadel Securities, BlackRock, and KKR.VC back...

Ethereum Price Cracks as 3 Prediction Markets Make Their Calls

Ethereum’s latest selloff has prediction markets pulling in three different directions. Ether fell through $2,600 on Wednesday as U.S. spot ether ETFs logged a sixth straight day of outflows, yet Myriad traders still give ETH a 73.7% shot at hitting...

Italy’s data center sector forecasts $41.5 billion in investment by 2036

Italy's data center growth could reshape its tech landscape, but overcoming infrastructure and regulatory hurdles is crucial for success.The post Italy’s data center sector forecasts $41.5 billion in investment by 2036 appeared first on Crypto...

Goldman Sachs’ new hires will manage AI agents from day one

Goldman's AI strategy may redefine banking roles, emphasizing tech skills over seniority, but raises concerns about training and oversight.The post Goldman Sachs’ new hires will manage AI agents from day one appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Fortrade Revenue Rises 23% to Its Highest Since 2022 as Net Profit Falls

Fortrade increased revenue by 23% to £26.1 million in 2025, its highest since 2022, according to accounts the London-based broker filed with Companies House yesterday (Wednesday). Net profit fell 21% to £1.08 million as the tax charge nearly tripled....

Isomorphic Labs reportedly seeks funding at a valuation of at least $40 billion

Isomorphic Labs' valuation surge highlights the growing investor confidence in AI-driven drug discovery, despite lacking clinical data.The post Isomorphic Labs reportedly seeks funding at a valuation of at least $40 billion appeared first on Crypto B...

Mitrade Hires Former TD Ameritrade and Capital.com Singapore Chief as Markets Advisor

Mitrade has hired Christopher Brankin, who ran the Singapore businesses of TD Ameritrade and later Capital.com, as global markets advisor, the CFD broker said today (Thursday). The release describes a commentary role.Brankin will publish analysis of...

Beyond Faster Payments: The Case for Stablecoin Rails in the Brokerage Industry

For an FX or CFD broker, a successful deposit is only the beginning. The money still needs to be identified, reconciled, and made available through the appropriate accounts. Withdrawals must reach approved recipients, commissions must be paid, and th...

TSMC posts $16.06 billion in September revenue, up 54.6% year over year

TSMC's revenue surge underscores the critical role of AI and high-performance computing in driving semiconductor demand, impacting global tech supply chains.The post TSMC posts $16.06 billion in September revenue, up 54.6% year over year appeared fir...

SALT Lending says Bitcoin loans are paying for tuition and payroll, not just trades

Bitcoin-backed loans are diversifying financial strategies, potentially reshaping traditional lending and investment landscapes.The post SALT Lending says Bitcoin loans are paying for tuition and payroll, not just trades appeared first on Crypto Brie...

XRP Expands DeFi Role as Firelight Activates Vault Protection

XRP is backing protection for decentralized finance vaults as Firelight activates coverage on Flare. The deployment embeds risk management into investment products, connecting the token’s expanding financial uses with safeguards against specifi...

Former Velocity Trade eFX Head Greg Lunz Joins Axi in Product Growth Role

Greg Lunz, the former Head of eFX for Asia Pacific at Velocity Trade, has joined Sydney-headquartered forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) broker Axi as its Head of New Product Innovation and Growth.Lunz took up the Sydney-based role in July 20...

Cuomo urges crypto industry to back both parties to pass federal rules

Bipartisan support in crypto regulation could stabilize the industry, reducing regulatory risk and fostering long-term growth and innovation.The post Cuomo urges crypto industry to back both parties to pass federal rules appeared first on Crypto Brie...

BlackRock ETF clients pull $116.05 million from Ethereum fund

Investor reallocation from Ethereum to Bitcoin ETFs suggests shifting confidence and potential volatility amid changing macroeconomic conditions.The post BlackRock ETF clients pull $116.05 million from Ethereum fund appeared first on Crypto Briefing.