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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

Trump-linked World Liberty Financial wins OCC bank approval as $112 million DeFi position sits near liquidation

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) gave World Liberty Financial, a DeFi venture associated with President Donald Trump, preliminary conditional approval to charter a national trust bank built around its roughly $4 billion USD1 stablecoin.World Liberty Trust Company would eventually handle USD1 issuance and reserve custody directly, moving both under federal supervision if the bank clears the conditions still standing between it and final approval.Zach Witkoff, the co-founder and

GEN.G take the first game against T1 after 43-minute match

<p>GEN.G's win could boost their future rankings and influence perceptions in the competitive League of Legends landscape.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/geng-take-the-first-game-against-t1-after-43-minute-match/">GEN.G take the first game against T1 after 43-minute match</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Dhaval Joshi warns AI is not one bubble but a rolling sequence of them

<p>AI's rolling bubbles may prevent a market crash but pose risks of misallocated capital and uncertain long-term returns amid economic shifts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/joshi-warns-rolling-ai-bubbles/">Dhaval Joshi warns AI is not one bubble but a rolling sequence of them</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Ukrainian Navy strikes Russian Bastion missile system in Crimea

<p>The strike highlights Ukraine's growing military capabilities, potentially shifting strategic dynamics and market perceptions on Crimea's future.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ukrainian-navy-strikes-russian-bastion-missile-system-in-crimea/">Ukrainian Navy strikes Russian Bastion missile system in Crimea</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino denies plans to build blockchain

<p>Tether's commitment to a multi-chain strategy ensures flexibility and adaptability, avoiding the risks of being tied to a single blockchain.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/tether-ceo-denies-blockchain-plans/">Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino denies plans to build blockchain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran lawmaker accused of firing at protesters during January crackdown

<p>The alleged involvement of a lawmaker in protest crackdowns may heighten domestic unrest and international scrutiny, impacting regime stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-lawmaker-accused-of-firing-at-protesters-during-january-crackdown/">Iran lawmaker accused of firing at protesters during January crackdown</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Russia launches new airstrikes across Ukraine, killing three

<p>The escalation in airstrikes may heighten market fears of further territorial advances, impacting geopolitical stability and economic forecasts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/russia-launches-new-airstrikes-across-ukraine-killing-three/">Russia launches new airstrikes across Ukraine, killing three</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

CoreWeave co-founders have sold billions in stock since lockup expired

<p>CoreWeave's stock sales highlight potential shifts in founder confidence and could influence investor perceptions of long-term company stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/coreweave-insider-stock-sales-analysis/">CoreWeave co-founders have sold billions in stock since lockup expired</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Wynd Kaufmyn becomes first jailed anti-AI protester after OpenAI blockade

<p>Kaufmyn's jailing highlights the growing tension between AI development and public dissent, potentially inspiring more civil disobedience.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/first-jailed-anti-ai-protester-openai/">Wynd Kaufmyn becomes first jailed anti-AI protester after OpenAI blockade</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Gulf allies reassess US ties amid Iran tensions: Kyiv Post

<p>Gulf states' reassessment of US ties amid Iran tensions could reshape regional security dynamics and influence future diplomatic engagements.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/gulf-allies-reassess-us-ties-amid-iran-tensions-kyiv-post/">Gulf allies reassess US ties amid Iran tensions: Kyiv Post</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

German companies cut US investment to three-year low as tariff uncertainty bites

<p>German firms' reduced US investments highlight a strategic pivot towards Asia, reflecting broader shifts in global economic alliances.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/german-companies-cut-us-investment-three-year-low/">German companies cut US investment to three-year low as tariff uncertainty bites</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Public Miners Shed 21% of Bitcoin Hashrate as AI Revenue Accelerates

Three months ago, we examined how public bitcoin miners were beginning to dismantle or repurpose mining fleets for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocks Bridge Consulting, curating the latest news in energy, bitcoin, and AI compute from The Energy Mag. Subscribe to receive it [&#8230;]

Bitcoin’s Final 929,465 BTC Will Take More Than a Century to Mine

Bitcoin has already produced about 20.07 million BTC since it launched in January 2009. At block height 962570, roughly 929,465 bitcoin remain under the 21 million cap, but they will not hit the market anytime soon. The easy years of new bitcoin issuance are long over. What remains is an extended, slow wind-down that will [&#8230;]

SEC Reviews Cboe Bid to List 3x Bitcoin and Ether ETFs

U.S. traders could gain access to bitcoin and ether funds designed to deliver three times each asset&#8217;s daily performance under a Cboe proposal covering six leveraged commodity products. The SEC initially has 45 days from Federal Register publication to approve, reject, or begin proceedings. Six Funds Tied to One Day of Price Action Traders in [&#8230;]

Binance Ends Transactions With 16 Platforms, Warns of Wallet Reviews

Binance will stop processing transactions involving 16 crypto platforms following regulatory developments. Transfers attempted after the applicable deadlines may undergo compliance reviews and trigger temporary restrictions on affected wallets. Binance Sets Three Deadlines for Transaction Restrictions Transactions involving 16 crypto-asset service providers will no longer be processed through Binance under restrictions announced Aug. 14. The [&#8230;]

Flights resume at Iran’s Bandar Abbas airport amid US-Iran tensions

<p>The resumption of flights at Bandar Abbas airport suggests a potential easing of tensions, impacting regional stability and market perceptions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/flights-resume-at-irans-bandar-abbas-airport-amid-us-iran-tensions/">Flights resume at Iran&#8217;s Bandar Abbas airport amid US-Iran tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

XRP Active Addresses Hit 2-Month High as Sentiment Turns Bearish

XRP Ledger activity climbed to its strongest level in more than two months as bearish social commentary reached a three-month extreme. The divergence shows heavier network participation even as weak price action continues to pressure investor sentiment. XRP Activity Rises as Sentiment Turns Sharply Negative XRP Ledger activity jumped to a two-month high on Aug. [&#8230;]

Nomura’s McElligott highlights $300B market chaos potential from autocallable structures

<p>The interplay of massive debt issuance and autocallable structures could trigger unexpected volatility, challenging traditional risk metrics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/nomura-mcelligott-300b-autocallable-market-risk/">Nomura&#8217;s McElligott highlights $300B market chaos potential from autocallable structures</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Mengkang rare earth project in Laos suspended amid policy changes

<p>The suspension underscores the regulatory and operational risks in developing economies, impacting China's rare earth supply strategy.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/mengkang-rare-earth-laos-suspended/">Mengkang rare earth project in Laos suspended amid policy changes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>