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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

Crypto Crime Hits $154B in 2025 but It’s Below 1% of Onchain Activity

Illicit crypto transactions surged to record levels in 2025, yet the digital asset economy continues expanding as legitimate adoption accelerates worldwide, highlighting a rapidly growing blockchain ecosystem that still overwhelmingly operates within legal activity. Illicit Crypto Flows Surge While Global Adoption Accelerates Despite the rise in illicit activity, the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to expand […]

Kucoin Faces Cease-and-Desist Order From Dubai Crypto Regulator

Dubai’s regulator warns consumers and investors to avoid crypto exchange Kucoin, intensifying scrutiny of unregulated digital asset platforms as the UAE’s multi-agency system divides oversight of virtual assets across Dubai and other emirates. Kucoin Ordered to Halt Operations by Dubai Regulator Heightened regulatory scrutiny continues to shape the global virtual asset sector. Dubai’s Virtual Assets […]

Ripple Says Crypto Has Entered Institutional-Grade Era as TradFi–DeFi Bridge ‘Officially’ Opens

Crypto is entering a regulated institutional era as Ripple expands licensed financial infrastructure and global compliance, signaling blockchain’s transition from experimentation to large-scale financial deployment, connecting traditional finance with digital asset markets. Ripple Signals End of Crypto’s Experimental Era as Regulated Institutional Infrastructure Takes Center Stage The digital asset industry is entering a new phase […]

Bitcoin May Be Quiet Now but Institutional Flows Suggest a Bigger Move Ahead

Institutional investors are holding firm through bitcoin’s latest market dip, signaling deeper conviction as ETF inflows, new buyers, and geopolitical tensions reinforce the cryptocurrency’s growing role as a potential safe-haven asset. Why Institutional Investors Aren’t Dumping Bitcoin During the Latest Dip Growing institutional participation is shaping bitcoin’s market behavior during periods of volatility. Crypto Research […]

SEC Chair Aligns With Trump on Need for Digital Asset Regulation Clarity

Momentum builds in Washington for clearer U.S. crypto rules as SEC Chair Paul Atkins backs the Clarity Act, aligning with President Donald Trump’s push to secure regulatory certainty and keep digital asset innovation anchored in America. SEC Signals Strong Push for Clear Crypto Market Rules U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins shared […]

AI is boosting demand for high skill tech jobs while quietly killing entry-level roles

AI is raising demand for builders, not erasing themIn February, a Citadel Securities analysis using Indeed data showed software-engineer job postings rising while overall job postings stayed weaker.That split does not mean AI is creating jobs across the whole economy. However, one of the clearest fears around large language models may be somewhat overblown. The current narrative is that companies will need fewer skilled builders as the tools improve, but this has not shown up in this part of the

Coinbase, Microsoft, Europol Disrupt Major Phishing Platform, 330 Domains Taken Down

A global crackdown dismantles Tycoon 2FA, a phishing platform that bypassed multi-factor authentication and fueled massive cyberattacks, as Coinbase, Microsoft, and Europol coordinate a sweeping effort to disrupt infrastructure behind widespread credential theft. Coinbase, Microsoft, Europol Coordinate Crackdown as Tycoon 2FA Sends Millions of Phishing Emails Monthly International coordination between technology firms and law enforcement […]

Kalshi and Polymarket weigh funding rounds at $20B valuations

<p>Kalshi and Polymarket discuss new funding rounds that could value each prediction market platform near $20 billion.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/polymarket-fundraising-20b-valuation/">Kalshi and Polymarket weigh funding rounds at $20B valuations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

OpenAI’s Codex Security Debuts as AI Cybersecurity Race With Anthropic Heats Up

OpenAI rolled out Codex Security on March 6, introducing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered application security agent that scans Github repositories for vulnerabilities, just weeks after Anthropic launched its rival Claude Code Security tool—turning AI-driven code defense into the tech industry’s newest competitive battleground. OpenAI Launches Codex Security to Challenge Anthropic’s Claude Code Security The release [&#8230;]

Crypto trading firm BlockFills explores restructuring amid losses and customer lawsuit

<p>Susquehanna backed crypto trading firm BlockFills seeks restructuring after losses, frozen withdrawals, and a lawsuit from a customer.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/blockfills-restructuring-crypto-challenges/">Crypto trading firm BlockFills explores restructuring amid losses and customer lawsuit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Google says Anthropic AI will remain available on Google Cloud despite Pentagon risk designation

<p>Google says Anthropic AI models will remain available on Google Cloud despite Pentagon restrictions limiting defense use of Claude systems.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/anthropic-ai-availability-cloud/">Google says Anthropic AI will remain available on Google Cloud despite Pentagon risk designation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Week in Focus: Kraken Steps Inside Fed Payment System; FundedNext Breaks Down Its Payouts

Missiles hit Dubai, brokers hold firmDubai’s regional security deteriorated as Iran has fired waves of ballistic missiles and drones toward the United Arab Emirates. The UAEMinistry of Defence reporting that its air defence systems have intercepted themajority of these projectiles. The region has rapidly evolved into a major base for CFDbrokers, trading firms, and crypto exchanges, drawn by Dubai InternationalFinancial Centre and Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority licences, zerocorporate tax, a

A Crude Realization: Oil Prices Skyrocket as Iran’s Conflict Appears to Drag On

Oil prices rose sharply on Friday, with both crude benchmarks jumping over 5% as investors expect the conflict in the Middle East to drag on. West Texas Intermediate futures reached $88, and Brent futures surpassed $91 as President Trump demanded an unconditional surrender from Iran’s regime. Oil Prices Skyrocket As Iran’s Conflict Is Expected To [&#8230;]

After $679 million in Iran war bets, Democrats move to ban prediction markets tied to military action

Washington lawmakers are moving on multiple fronts to curb the most politically toxic corners of prediction markets after millions of dollars flowed into bets tied to US-linked military action in Iran.Over the past week, several Democratic lawmakers have been pursuing multiple paths to rein in the fast-rising business.One effort, led by Rep. Mike Levin and Sen. Chris Murphy,  focuses on war-related contracts that critics say should never have been listed.Another, spearheaded by US Senators Jeff

Florida becomes first US state to pass stablecoin framework

<p>Florida passes stablecoin bill creating licensing and compliance rules for issuers awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis signature.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/florida-stablecoin-framework-us/">Florida becomes first US state to pass stablecoin framework</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

First US Polkadot ETF Debuts on Nasdaq — DOT Drops Despite Milestone

Wall Street just welcomed another crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the party, but polkadot’s price chart didn’t exactly roll out the red carpet. On March 6, digital asset manager 21shares launched the first spot polkadot (DOT) exchange-traded fund in the U.S., giving investors regulated exposure to the blockchain network’s native token, DOT. The fund trades [&#8230;]

Bitcoin could tag $90,000 again but only if this level stops acting like a sell wall for trapped traders

Bitcoin’s brief rally above $73,000 during the past day has the feel of a price performance that could still fade, fast, noisy, and familiar to anyone who has watched bear-market rebounds fail.What is different this time is not the price print, but the growing alignment of signals pointing to a possible transition out of peak negative momentum.For context, Swissblock’s momentum framework showed that Bitcoin was climbing out of a deeply negative zone that has tended to appear near major transitio

Bitcoin Slips to $68,000 as Middle East Conflict and US Jobs Data Trigger Sell-Off

Bitcoin surrendered its $70,000 support level, triggering a broader crypto market retreat that wiped out $329 million in leveraged positions. This downturn was fueled by a perfect storm of geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures. Wiping out the ‘War Gains’ Bitcoin’s midweek resilience crumbled Friday, March 6, as the cryptocurrency surrendered the psychological $70,000 stronghold. After a [&#8230;]

NYSE hit with $9 million SEC penalty over 2023 market disruption

<p>The penalty underscores the critical need for robust system safeguards to prevent costly disruptions in financial markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/nyse-sec-penalty-january-trading-failure/">NYSE hit with $9 million SEC penalty over 2023 market disruption</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>