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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

Ripple is heading for its best year ever while XRP faces its worst since 2022

Ripple is expecting its strongest business year on record even as XRP heads toward its worst annual performance since 2022. The blockchain company said on Oct. 28 that it is on track to exit 2026 with a record $900 million annualized product revenue...

Obama endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms in 2026 Georgia governor race

Obama's endorsement could shift voter sentiment and increase national focus, potentially altering the dynamics of the tight Georgia race.The post Obama endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms in 2026 Georgia governor race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Alipay denies supporting crypto trading via third-party platforms

Alipay's stance highlights the ongoing tension between fintech platforms and regulatory compliance, impacting user trust and market dynamics.The post Alipay denies supporting crypto trading via third-party platforms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Moonshot AI and DeepSeek reportedly used OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra outputs to build new models

The use of distillation techniques by Chinese AI labs raises questions about innovation ethics and could impact investor confidence and policy debates.The post Moonshot AI and DeepSeek reportedly used OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra outputs to build new m...

Sununu distances from Trump in New Hampshire Senate race against Pappas

Sununu's strategy highlights the potential shift in Republican tactics to win moderate voters in regions where Trump's influence wanes.The post Sununu distances from Trump in New Hampshire Senate race against Pappas appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Samsung overtakes SK hynix in HBM revenue as HBM4 sales surge in Q3

Samsung's HBM4 success reshapes the AI memory landscape, intensifying competition and prompting strategic shifts in the semiconductor industry.The post Samsung overtakes SK hynix in HBM revenue as HBM4 sales surge in Q3 appeared first on Crypto Brief...

Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi missile targeting eastern region

The interception underscores persistent regional instability, influencing market concerns over airspace security and potential economic impacts.The post Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi missile targeting eastern region appeared first on Crypto Brief...

London Metal Exchange explores tokenizing Hong Kong warehouse metal for financing

Tokenizing metals could enhance liquidity and diversify collateral options, potentially transforming financing in the commodities market.The post London Metal Exchange explores tokenizing Hong Kong warehouse metal for financing appeared first on Cryp...

Utah files criminal gambling charges against Kalshi and its co-founders

The case highlights a growing tension between state and federal jurisdictions over online prediction markets, potentially influencing future regulatory approaches.The post Utah files criminal gambling charges against Kalshi and its co-founders appear...

House Democrats push resolution to let failing AI firms go bankrupt, not bailed out

The resolution could shift financial risk back to AI firms, promoting accountability and potentially stabilizing the tech sector long-term.The post House Democrats push resolution to let failing AI firms go bankrupt, not bailed out appeared first on...

TikTok researchers warn that MCP tools can quietly turn AI agents against their users

The findings highlight the urgent need for comprehensive security measures in AI systems to prevent data leaks and protect user privacy.The post TikTok researchers warn that MCP tools can quietly turn AI agents against their users appeared first on C...

Bithumb hack leaks staff data and regulators launch raid

The FSC says customer-data exposure is still being checked as authorities investigate the staff-support system and plan stronger safeguards.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Ca...

The Betting Probe Behind Flávio Bolsonaro’s Escape From Brazil

Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has left the country for the U.S. after ignoring a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. The order was issued in a money-laundering probe into his ties with a lawyer, who the governm...

$250M FalconX Facility Powers Ibis Push Into Onchain Credit

Onchain credit platform Ibis has launched out of stealth, securing a $250 million credit facility from FalconX alongside a closed pre-seed round. Funding and Strategic Backing Onchain credit platform Ibis announced its emergence from stealth on Oct....

Ethena Pay’s 11x leverage loop promises high yield, but risks hidden losses

Borrowing costs and funded exits determine the money left for users, while the vault’s actual leverage and controls remain unverified.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst...

CFTC Revives Polymarket Probe as VPN Insider Case Heads to Trial: Reuters

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is again examining whether Polymarket broke its 2022 promise to keep Americans off its offshore platform, Reuters reported. The report landed a day after a federal judge refused to dismiss charges against...

Robinhood posts record $1.4 billion revenue, but a 14% profit drop exposes hidden portfolio losses

Prediction markets generated $173 million against crypto's $120 million in Q3, raising the stakes of a continuing state-federal regulatory fight.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next....

Tokenized Stocks Hit $3.84B as Apple, Microsoft Move Onchain

The tokenized-equity market has climbed to roughly $3.84 billion as major U.S. stocks increasingly move onto public blockchains. Base is putting companies including Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon onchain, turning earnings season into a real-t...

JPMorgan sees Google Cloud revenue matching Search by late 2028

Google Cloud's projected revenue parity with Search by 2028 signals a transformative shift in Alphabet's business focus and growth strategy.The post JPMorgan sees Google Cloud revenue matching Search by late 2028 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.