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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

Final Sponsor Recruitment Begins for Japan’s Largest Web3/AI Conference TEAMZ Summit 2026

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. TEAMZ Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; Representative: Tianyu Yang) is pleased to announce that Title and Gold sponsorship packages for TEAMZ Summit 2026, to be held on April 7–8, 2026 at Happo-en, Tokyo, are now fully sold out. With only one (1) Platinum slot and three (3) […]

XRP Sees 212% Purchase Spike as Buyers Top Sellers 2x on Bitrue

XRP demand is accelerating on Bitrue as the exchange reports increased institutional participation, driving triple-digit trading growth and sustained inflows, amid ongoing ETF-related investment activity. XRP Buying Frenzy: 212% Surge Overwhelms Sellers on Bitrue Rising institutional demand is fueling bullish momentum for XRP as market participation accelerates. Crypto exchange Bitrue posted on social media platform […]

Fed Signals Pro-Innovation Shift to Support Digital Asset Banking

The Federal Reserve outlined plans to clarify digital asset rules and explore a capital framework for stablecoin issuers, as Vice Chair Michelle W. Bowman described recent and proposed supervisory changes in testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. Fed Commits to Clarifying Digital Asset Rules for Banks Digital asset regulation is taking a more defined shape […]

OCC Proposes New Rules for Stablecoin Issuers Under GENIUS Act

The OCC is proposing a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins under the GENIUS Act that would set standards for issuance, reserves, supervision, and foreign issuers within its jurisdiction. OCC Seeks Comment on Broad Stablecoin Regulatory Plan Federal banking regulators are advancing oversight of digital assets. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) […]

Jack Dorsey Cuts Over 4,000 Jobs as Block Shrinks Workforce Nearly in Half

Block Inc. will cut more than 4,000 jobs, reducing its workforce by nearly half as CEO Jack Dorsey calls it one of the hardest decisions in the company’s history. Block Slashes More Than 4,000 Roles in Companywide Restructuring Block founder Jack Dorsey announced on Thursday, 12 minutes after markets closed, that it will reduce its […]

Jack Dorsey says Block to cut over 40% of workforce as stock surges 25% after earnings

<p>Jack Dorsey says Block will cut over 40% of its workforce as shares surge 25% post earnings despite strong profit guidance.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/block-inc-restructuring-workforce-cut/">Jack Dorsey says Block to cut over 40% of workforce as stock surges 25% after earnings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Senator Blumenthal Demands Binance Records Over Alleged $1.7B Iran Sanctions Breach

A U.S. Senator has launched a formal Senate Homeland Security Committee inquiry into Binance following reports that the exchange facilitated $1.7 billion in cryptocurrency transfers to Iranian entities linked to terrorism. Investigating the Hong Kong Connection U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has launched an inquiry into Binance following reports that the platform allegedly facilitated $1.7 [&#8230;]

Paul Atkins Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

Bitcoin MagazinePaul Atkins Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 SpeakerPaul Atkins, the sitting Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and one of the most consequential figures in American financial regulation, has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026 — marking the first time in history that a sitting SEC Chair has been invited to the world&#8217;s largest Bitcoin conference. Appointed by President Trump in 2025, Atkins has wasted no time in reshaping the SEC&#8217;s r

Nvidia shares slide 5% as AI spending concerns overshadow earnings beat

<p>Nvidia shares slide 5% a day after beating earnings estimates and guiding higher, as investors question AI spending momentum.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/nvidia-stock-decline-amid-market/">Nvidia shares slide 5% as AI spending concerns overshadow earnings beat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Block (XYZ) Surges 25% After Slashing Workforce by Over 40% and Raising Profit Outlook

Bitcoin MagazineBlock (XYZ) Surges 25% After Slashing Workforce by Over 40% and Raising Profit OutlookBlock, Inc. will cut more than 4,000 employees, reducing its workforce by nearly half as the company restructures around artificial intelligence and a leaner operating model.The layoffs, announced Thursday in a shareholder letter, will shrink headcount from more than 10,000 to just under 6,000. Co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey said the move reflects a shift in how the company builds products and r

Ethereum price path to $10,000 now hinges on seven upgrades and a fragile ecosystem vote

Ethereum’s latest long-term planning document has given investors a new way to assess whether the digital asset can eventually reach $10,000 by the end of this decade.The newly published “Strawmap,” introduced by Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake, reads less like a conventional roadmap than a preemptive response plan.It sketches a path for Ethereum base-layer upgrades through the end of the decade, with seven forks by 2029 and five broad targets, including a faster Layer 1, much higher

AI Frenzy: 15 Breakthroughs That Shook Wall Street This Week

A torrent of artificial intelligence (AI) breakthroughs, billion-dollar deals and regulatory maneuvers flooded the final week of February, sharpening Wall Street’s debate over whether AI will usher in abundance or inflate a bubble that ends in tears. From Gemini to Grok: Inside the Wildest Week in AI Yet Wall Street has rarely looked so enthralled [&#8230;]

Lawmakers introduce bill to shield crypto developers after Tornado Cash prosecutions

<p>Lawmakers introduce a bipartisan bill to protect crypto developers after Tornado Cash prosecutions sparked debate over coder liability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/crypto-developer-protection-bill/">Lawmakers introduce bill to shield crypto developers after Tornado Cash prosecutions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

The Core Issue: libsecp256k1, Bitcoin’s Cryptographic Heart

Bitcoin MagazineThe Core Issue: libsecp256k1, Bitcoin’s Cryptographic HeartCommon phrases heard among Bitcoiners include &#8220;don&#8217;t trust, verify&#8221; or &#8220;not your keys, not your coins&#8221;, sometimes even claiming that it&#8217;s &#8220;backed by math&#8221;. But what do these proverbs ultimately boil down to, and how exactly is this involved math put into practice? Most readers are surely aware that a fundamental ingredient in the design of Bitcoin is public-key cryptography

Wall Street Pulls Back After Rally as AI Trade Faces Reality Check

U.S. stocks pulled back Thursday as investors digested blockbuster artificial intelligence (AI) earnings, rising oil prices and fresh tariff pressures, leaving Wall Street in a cautious mood after a two-day rally. Markets Retreat Despite Strong Earnings, Oil Climbs on Iran Talks As of about 12:40 p.m. EST on Feb. 26, U.S. equities were firmly in [&#8230;]

Bitcoin Slides to $66K Support as Relief Rally Loses Steam

Bitcoin’s rally stalled as the cryptocurrency retreated from over $69,000 to roughly $67,000, triggering over $470 million in liquidations and wiping $40 billion off its market cap. Market Cap Shrinks Amid Liquidations On Feb. 26, bitcoin’s relief rally hit a wall. After effortlessly sweeping past the $69,000 mark, the cryptocurrency struggled to sustain its upward [&#8230;]

XRPL could capture billions in machine payments but only if AI agents choose RLUSD

On Feb. 25, t54 Labs announced that Ripple was a strategic investor in its $5 million seed round investment. t54 describes itself as the trust layer for the fast-rising agentic economy.The latest artificial intelligence move is small in dollar terms, but larger in what it signals about where Ripple sees the next fight in blockchain infrastructure.This is because Ripple is not backing a consumer chatbot or another token-branded AI product. It is backing the payment controls, identity checks, and

DriveWealth-Kalshi Tie-Up Delivers Event Trading Inside Mainstream Investing Platforms

Retail traders may soon find it easier to trade onreal-world outcomes, from elections to inflation data, next to stocks and ETFs.DriveWealth and Kalshi have announced plans to integrate prediction marketsinto the same investment experience that already hosts traditional assets.Integrating Event Trading with Brokerage ToolsAccording to Thursday announcement, the partnership will allow DriveWealth’s global network ofpartners to embed Kalshi’s event contracts directly within their tradingplatforms.

Morgan Stanley explores offering Bitcoin lending and yield services

<p>Morgan Stanley's exploration into Bitcoin lending and yield services could accelerate mainstream crypto adoption and reshape financial services.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/morgan-stanley-bitcoin-lending-services/">Morgan Stanley explores offering Bitcoin lending and yield services</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>