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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

Strategy’s Latest SEC Filing Shows No Bitcoin Purchases or Share Sales During Quiet Week

Strategy reported no bitcoin purchases or equity sales in its latest SEC filing, reinforcing disciplined capital management while maintaining a massive crypto position and spotlighting high-yield, low- volatility instruments within its treasury strategy. Strategy Bitcoin Holdings and SEC Filing Activity Pause Strategy Inc. filed Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on […]

Why Higher XRP Prices Make Payments Cheaper, Ripple’s Schwartz Clarifies Misconception

A key misunderstanding around XRP is being clarified in a way that reframes its upside, showing that higher prices can enhance payment efficiency, strengthen liquidity dynamics, and position the asset more competitively for large-scale global transactions. XRP Price Efficiency Liquidity Payments Mechanics Explained Ripple Chief Technology Officer Emeritus David Schwartz shared on social media platform […]

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Hit by $503 Million Exodus as Selling Intensifies

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced a difficult week, with bitcoin and ether posting heavy outflows. Smaller assets showed mixed resilience, with XRP attracting modest inflows. Crypto ETFs Slide as Bitcoin, Ether Post Heavy Weekly Losses The last full trading week of March began with promise, but it did not end that way. What started as […]

Washington State Targets Kalshi in Illegal Online Betting Lawsuit

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown filed a civil lawsuit against prediction market platform KalshiEx LLC this week, alleging the company runs an illegal online gambling operation in violation of state law. Is Kalshi Legal in Washington State? AG Says No, Files Suit The complaint, filed in King County Superior Court, targets Kalshi‘s binary event contracts, […]

Trump Impeachment Odds Rise to 70% on Polymarket Amid Falling Approval and Iran War Concerns

According to polls conducted in the mid-to-late stretch of March 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have edged lower, weighed by the Iran conflict and ongoing economic concerns. At the same time, prediction markets tied to the prospect of Trump facing impeachment before his term concludes have registered a clear increase in activity this […]

Capital.com’s Strategy Chief John Austin Departs

John Austin has left Capital.com after almost two-and-a-halfyears, ending his tenure as Chief Strategy Officer at the retail broker. Hejoined the firm in late 2023 and combined the strategy role withresponsibilities as Dealing Director during his time at the firm.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)Tenure at Capital.comAt Capital.com, Austin ran the group’s trading teams and setpricing and hedging policy. He also worked on strategic business devel

Labor Department Proposal Could Open 401(k)s to Bitcoin and Alternative Assets

Bitcoin MagazineLabor Department Proposal Could Open 401(k)s to Bitcoin and Alternative AssetsThe U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled a sweeping proposed rule that could significantly expand the range of investment options available in 401(k) retirement plans, marking a potential turning point for alternative assets — including crypto — within tax-advantaged retirement accounts.Released Monday by the department’s Employee Benefits Security Administration, the proposal aims to reduce regulatory

Eric Trump’s Bitcoin Mining Company Crosses 7,000 BTC Reserve in 2026

American Bitcoin Corp. crossed 7,000 BTC in its corporate treasury on Sunday, placing the Miami-based miner at No. 16 among publicly traded companies holding bitcoin globally. Hut 8-Backed Miner American Bitcoin Corp. Now Holds Over 7,000 The company (Nasdaq: ABTC) disclosed the milestone via its official X account on Monday, noting it had nearly tripled […]

U.S. Senators Unveil ‘Mined in America Act’ to Reshore BTC Mining, Codify Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

Bitcoin MagazineU.S. Senators Unveil ‘Mined in America Act’ to Reshore BTC Mining, Codify Bitcoin Strategic ReserveRepublican Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis introduced legislation Monday aimed at reshaping the U.S. digital asset mining sector, tightening supply chains, and embedding bitcoin into federal reserve strategy.The proposal, titled the “Mined in America Act,” would establish a federal certification program for domestic crypto mining operations while phasing out reliance on for

Bitcoin Joins Card Payments as Square Enables Auto-Converted Transactions

Jack Dorsey’s long-standing vision of embedding Bitcoin intodaily commerce just took a major step forward. His company, Square, hasautomatically enabled Bitcoin payments for millions of U.S. merchants, offeringinstant BTC-to-dollar conversion at checkout without any processing fees until2026.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)No Setup, No Volatility, No FeesThe rollout allows Square sellers to accept Bitcoin aspayment without extra configuration

Iran Speaker predicts pre-market “reverse indicator” then Bitcoin climbed before the S&P500

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, posted a striking piece of market commentary on X before the latest futures swing. Adding fuel to the online propaganda proxy war being fought on social media, the comments lean into accusations of insider trading on Polymarket war bets.“Pre-market so-called ‘news’ or ‘Truth’ is often just a setup for profit-taking,” he wrote. “If they pump it, short it. If they dump it, go long.”The market then traded almost exactly as described.The Ko

Crypto Stocks Near a Bottom After 60% Selloff, Sees “Big Discount” Entry Point: Analyst

Bitcoin MagazineCrypto Stocks Near a Bottom After 60% Selloff, Sees “Big Discount” Entry Point: AnalystWall Street broker Bernstein says crypto-linked equities are approaching a cyclical bottom following a steep ~60% drawdown from 2025 highs, framing the pullback as a potential “big discount” opportunity ahead of first-quarter earnings.In a Monday note led by analyst Gautam Chhugani, the firm said the combination of macro uncertainty, geopolitical tension, and weak crypto sentiment has pressured

US Senators Unleash New Bill Driving Bitcoin Mining Expansion and Cementing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

U.S. lawmakers are pushing to anchor bitcoin mining and digital asset infrastructure domestically, signaling a strategic shift toward national control, supply chain security, and long-term financial positioning as Washington moves to formalize a federal bitcoin reserve framework. US Bitcoin Mining Policy and National Reserve Strategy U.S. lawmakers are advancing efforts to strengthen domestic digital infrastructure […]

Meta tests Instagram Plus subscription with stealth story viewing and paid features for users

<p>Meta tests Instagram Plus with stealth story viewing and premium features as it expands beyond creator monetization.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/instagram-premium-subscription-test/">Meta tests Instagram Plus subscription with stealth story viewing and paid features for users</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin Stalls as Geopolitical Realities Overpower Early Morning Gains

Bitcoin’s Monday rally fizzled as geopolitical tensions overshadowed early gains. After climbing above $68,000, prices retreated to around $66,800, leaving the asset down 6% weekly and 12% from its March peak. Geopolitical Headwinds Bitcoin’s Monday rally hit a wall of geopolitical reality. After an aggressive morning ascent that saw the premier digital asset climb from [&#8230;]

Senator Lummis, Cassidy introduce Mined in America Act to support the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

<p>The Mined in America Act could bolster US economic security by reducing reliance on foreign crypto mining and enhancing domestic production.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/senator-lummis-mined-in-america-act/">Senator Lummis, Cassidy introduce Mined in America Act to support the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Square auto-enables Bitcoin payments for US sellers with zero fees through 2026

<p>Square enables Bitcoin payments for US sellers with instant conversion to cash and zero processing fees through 2026.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-payment-adoption-square/">Square auto-enables Bitcoin payments for US sellers with zero fees through 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Norway’s Largest AI Data Center: Bitdeer Targets 180 MW Tydal Facility by 2026

Bitdeer’s Norwegian subsidiary signed a construction agreement with DCI to convert its Tydal facility into a 180-megawatt artificial intelligence (AI) data center targeting completion by December 2026. Bitdeer Targets Europe AI Data Center Market Tydal Data Center AS (TDC), a subsidiary of Bitdeer Technologies Group (Nasdaq: BTDR), contracted Data Center Installations AS (DCI) on March [&#8230;]

Elon Musk animates Bitcoin waifu after viral fan art request

<p>Musk's engagement highlights the volatile influence of celebrity actions on crypto markets, sparking rapid shifts in token valuations and investor gains.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/elon-musk-bitcoin-meme-culture-anime/">Elon Musk animates Bitcoin waifu after viral fan art request</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>