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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

Minority Chain Meltdown: XBT Ticker Grab and Mining Revolt Grip BTCB2

More controversy is brewing around the latest Bitcoin fork, BTCB2, as the team behind the minority chain has persuaded a couple of small trading venues to list the coin under the ticker XBT. The decision is drawing criticism because XBT is a long-est...

Bitcoin Volatility at Historic Low as Long-Term Holders Dominate

Bitcoin’s one-month realized volatility is historically low, according to Glassnode, whose statistical analysis identifies long-term holder supply as the leading explanatory variable. Market capitalization, trading turnover, and derivatives pos...

Nexus ID Breach Exposes a Blueprint for Fraud, Experts Warn

The Nexus identity breach is far more dangerous than a typical password dump because the stolen material reportedly includes the faces, addresses, birth dates and hidden security features of government-issued IDs, cybersecurity expert Dr. Marilyne Or...

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin boom quietly turned a 46 million-share executive pay plan into a 319 million-share windfall

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin expansion has exposed an executive compensation windfall that shareholders want the company to unwind.The dispute centers on an executive options pool that expanded as the Tokyo-listed company repeatedly issued equity to finance...

Coincorner, Anchorwatch Roll out Bitcoin Custody With Lloyd’s Insurance

On Tuesday, the bitcoin and Lightning services firm Coincorner introduced the launch of a product called Vault, a bitcoin storage service offering multi-signature security in partnership with the custody company Anchorwatch, with “insurance underwrit...

Why Bitcoin bulls shouldn’t mistake a shrinking dollar reserve share for central bank buying

A Sept. 2, 2026 analysis by New York Fed researchers shows how a few large reserve portfolios can lower the global dollar share without a broad retreat from dollars. For investors assessing future sovereign demand for Bitcoin, the distinction is betw...

Bitcoin Gains Ground in MENA Region as Crypto Volume Triples to $350B

Crypto transaction volume across the Middle East and North Africa has surged from about $100 billion in 2022 to an estimated $350 billion in 2025–2026. The growth is increasingly tied to two forces: regulated Gulf adoption and demand for bitcoin and...

MarketVector index up 29%, boosting fundamentals-based crypto interest

The rise in fundamentals-based indices may shift crypto investment strategies, potentially influencing long-term sentiment and market dynamics.The post MarketVector index up 29%, boosting fundamentals-based crypto interest appeared first on Crypto Br...

Iran launches multiple ballistic missiles toward US targets across the Middle East

The missile attacks heighten regional tensions, testing defense systems and potentially destabilizing global oil markets amid ongoing conflicts.The post Iran launches multiple ballistic missiles toward US targets across the Middle East appeared first...

Polkadot holders vote on dotUSD stablecoin proposal with $5M backing

Polkadot's potential adoption of dotUSD could enhance DeFi integration, reduce reliance on external stablecoins, and increase DOT demand.The post Polkadot holders vote on dotUSD stablecoin proposal with $5M backing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Polkadot leads market rotation into legacy layer-1 tokens as Fed rate hike bets grow

Polkadot's surge amid Fed rate hike expectations highlights potential shifts in crypto market dynamics and investor sentiment towards legacy tokens.The post Polkadot leads market rotation into legacy layer-1 tokens as Fed rate hike bets grow appeared...

Strategy’s $250 Bitcoin Jordans sold out as Saylor turns 4% of BTC supply into a consumer brand

Strategy’s $250 Bitcoin-themed Air Jordans have sold out, extending Michael Saylor’s treasury brand from Wall Street into consumer culture.The shoes, launched Sept. 4 through Strategy's online store, were sold out by Sept. 8, with all nine advertised...

ARK Investment Management seeks SEC approval for tokenized share class

ARK's SEC approval could revolutionize fund distribution, paving the way for broader adoption of tokenized shares in regulated markets.The post ARK Investment Management seeks SEC approval for tokenized share class appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

US stocks fall as oil prices surge amid geopolitical tensions

Rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions could lead to inflationary pressures, impacting interest rates and broader economic stability.The post US stocks fall as oil prices surge amid geopolitical tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strategy Roasted Over Bitcoin-Themed Jordans You Can’t Buy With BTC

While market observers and crypto proponents discussed Strategy’s latest STRC buyback, social media is also talking about the company’s new store offerings, which sell Strategy-branded Nike Air Jordans and Nike Dunks. Critics, however, are ragging on...

Gundlach calls for 50 basis point Fed rate hike amid rising US yields

A 50 basis point rate hike could tighten monetary policy, increasing borrowing costs and impacting economic growth and investment.The post Gundlach calls for 50 basis point Fed rate hike amid rising US yields appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Commerce Payments Protocol sees surge in volume on Base network

The surge in Commerce Payments Protocol usage on Base highlights growing crypto-commerce integration, potentially reshaping digital payment landscapes.The post Commerce Payments Protocol sees surge in volume on Base network appeared first on Crypto B...

Chime acquires Stride Bank for $590M, creating Chime Bank, N.A.

Chime's acquisition of Stride Bank enhances its financial autonomy, potentially boosting profitability and strategic growth in the fintech sector.The post Chime acquires Stride Bank for $590M, creating Chime Bank, N.A. appeared first on Crypto Briefi...

Steve Witkoff reports $107M income from World Liberty Financial in 2025

Witkoff's dual roles highlight potential conflicts in crypto-politics, underscoring the need for clearer regulations and ethical guidelines.The post Steve Witkoff reports $107M income from World Liberty Financial in 2025 appeared first on Crypto Brie...