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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

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Challenges Banks as Stablecoin Rewards Fight Grows

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says USDC rewards should not be treated like bank-deposit interest, arguing that fully reserved stablecoins pose fundamentally different risks from fractional-reserve banking. His comments sharpen a policy fight that has...

Pi Network Targets 914K Users With Major KYC and Mainnet Migration Fixes

Key Takeaways:Pi has now addressed an issue with duplicate-account verification, paving the way for over 417,000 Pioneers to continue with the KYC.A planned fix will aim to free up another 497,000 users who could not claim their migrated PI due to ga...

US Crypto Ownership Falls to 11% as 63% of Investors See High Risk

U.S. cryptocurrency ownership among investors fell to 11% from 17% in 2025 while 63% classified the asset class as very risky. The pullback reduced participation across every major investor subgroup, while younger men remained the most likely owners....

Binance Buys $100M in Circle Stock, Deepens USDC Alliance

Binance has purchased $100 million of Circle stock while signing a new five-year commercial agreement designed to expand USDC adoption across its platform. The deal links Binance more closely to both Circle’s equity value and the growth of its flagsh...

XRP volume explodes to $7.4B, and a massive CME short squeeze is blamed

XRP registered an intraday high of $1.60 on Sept. 22, with roughly $7.4 billion in reported volume. The move was strong, but the latest public data on regulated futures showed different positioning shifts across venues.The Commodity Futures Trading C...

XRP Tops $1.60 as 1,917 Whale Transactions Hit Monthly High

XRP crossed $1.60 for the first time since Feb. 4 as Santiment counted 1,917 large transactions and 3,647 new wallets. The activity points to heightened interest, though the transaction count alone cannot establish whether whales bought or sold. XRP...

SoFi Moves $25 Billion Mastercard Program Onto Stablecoin Rails

Mastercard welcomed SoFi on Tuesday as the first nationally chartered bank to begin settling card transactions with stablecoins via the financial giant’s network. SoFi will use stablecoin settlement for its entire card program, which is expected to p...

Iran suspends flights to Baghdad, Muscat, Azerbaijan amid new US sanctions

The suspension of flights highlights escalating tensions, potentially leading to broader regional airspace restrictions and economic impacts.The post Iran suspends flights to Baghdad, Muscat, Azerbaijan amid new US sanctions appeared first on Crypto...

Avalanche surges 55% as Bitwise’s AVAX ETF draws early inflows

The success of Bitwise's AVAX ETF could pave the way for future crypto ETFs, influencing market dynamics and staking strategies.The post Avalanche surges 55% as Bitwise’s AVAX ETF draws early inflows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Salesforce partners with Anthropic as Claude becomes the brain behind Slackbot

Salesforce's deep integration with Anthropic's Claude could redefine enterprise AI, enhancing productivity and transforming CRM workflows.The post Salesforce partners with Anthropic as Claude becomes the brain behind Slackbot appeared first on Crypto...

Rogue iPhone app escapes iOS sandbox to hijack $580,000 in USDT

Fomopeek, a malicious iPhone app distributed through Apple’s App Store, has been linked to nearly $580,000 in stolen USDT.Blockchain security firm SlowMist began investigating the app over the weekend after receiving reports of stolen assets linked t...

NEAR Protocol intents surpass $30B in all-time volume as daily records fall

NEAR Protocol's growth highlights the increasing demand for efficient cross-chain solutions, potentially reshaping decentralized finance dynamics.The post NEAR Protocol intents surpass $30B in all-time volume as daily records fall appeared first on C...

Bitcoin Could Deliver 3-5x Returns This Cycle as Volatility Fades

Bitcoin’s current bull cycle could deliver threefold to fivefold returns followed by a milder downturn, according to Cryptoquant’s founder and CEO. His forecast links smaller market extremes to growing institutional ownership and a larger...

Fnatic roster era ends as Alfajer joins Gentle Mates for 2027 VCT EMEA season

Alfajer's move signals a shift in competitive dynamics, potentially reshaping team strategies amid upcoming VCT structural changes.The post Fnatic roster era ends as Alfajer joins Gentle Mates for 2027 VCT EMEA season appeared first on Crypto Briefin...

OpenRoboto launches decentralized network for egocentric robotics data on Bittensor

OpenRoboto's decentralized network could revolutionize robotics by democratizing data collection and enhancing model training efficiency.The post OpenRoboto launches decentralized network for egocentric robotics data on Bittensor appeared first on Cr...

House Republican leaders doubt readiness for advanced AI legislation

Delaying AI legislation risks leaving the US vulnerable to unchecked AI advancements, potentially impacting global competitiveness and safety.The post House Republican leaders doubt readiness for advanced AI legislation appeared first on Crypto Brief...

Ramp AI Index now tracks token spend and model-level usage across 70,000 businesses

Ramp's expanded AI Index reveals significant discrepancies in AI adoption data, highlighting the need for more accurate market assessments.The post Ramp AI Index now tracks token spend and model-level usage across 70,000 businesses appeared first on...

Oil prices fall as US-Iran talks progress, Saudi pipeline to restart

The easing of geopolitical tensions and improved supply stability may lead to more predictable oil markets, reducing volatility risks.The post Oil prices fall as US-Iran talks progress, Saudi pipeline to restart appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Xbox cuts 268 jobs and hands Halo development to Activision in major studio shakeup

The restructuring may streamline operations but risks diluting Xbox's brand identity and altering the creative direction of iconic franchises.The post Xbox cuts 268 jobs and hands Halo development to Activision in major studio shakeup appeared first...