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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

NYSE Turns to Tokenization to Extend Wall Street Beyond Market Hours

The New York Stock Exchange plans to launch atokenized securities platform that will enable 24/7 trading in U.S.-listedequities and ETFs with on-chain settlement and immediate funding. According to the platform, the initiative extends the exchange’s market model intoblockchain-based infrastructure while keeping traditional shareholder rightsand regulatory safeguards in place.Part of Intercontinental Exchange, the NYSE hasstarted developing a platform for trading and on-chain settlement of tokeni

Trump’s Tariff Talk and Policy Gridlock Push Bitcoin Lower as Markets Turn Defensive

The top crypto asset opened the week on the back foot, sliding 2.5% against the greenback since Sunday evening, yet it’s still nursing a roughly 1.5% gain over the past seven days. Meanwhile, traders and onlookers alike are holding their breath as U.S. President Donald Trump dusts off tariff threats aimed at several European countries. […]

OpenAI Confirms 2026 Rollout Window for First Physical AI Device

OpenAI has confirmed plans to debut its first consumer hardware device in the second half of 2026, marking the company’s expansion beyond software products such as ChatGPT into physical AI technology. OpenAI’s First Physical AI Product Expected to Debut in Late 2026 Axios and several other reports say the device is being developed in collaboration […]

Bermuda partners with Circle and Coinbase to become world’s first fully onchain economy

<p>Bermuda partners with Coinbase and Circle to launch a blockchain economy focusing on stablecoin payments and digital finance integration.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bermuda-blockchain-economy-partnership/">Bermuda partners with Circle and Coinbase to become world’s first fully onchain economy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin could be your only liferaft as Bank of England experts brace for alien disclosure chaos

Bitcoin could emerge as a long-term winner if global authorities confirm the existence of non-human intelligence, even if the immediate fallout triggers a severe financial shock.Over the weekend, reports emerged that Helen McCaw, a former senior analyst at the Bank of England, urged Governor Andrew Bailey to consider contingency planning for a scenario in which the US government, or another credible authority, releases definitive evidence that humanity is not alone.In her analysis, the risk is n

Bitcoin Price Outlook: Bulls Eye $98,000 Breakout After Holding $90,000 Zone

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Price Outlook: Bulls Eye $98,000 Breakout After Holding $90,000 ZoneBitcoin Price Weekly OutlookWell, the bitcoin price action was looking quite bearish after last week’s close, but the bulls managed to maintain the bullish structure around the $90,000 level and made that push up to $98,000 resistance. The price retreated from there and closed the week out at $93,638. Expect the bulls to take another run at the $98,000 resistance level this week and aim for the upper end

European carmaker shares slide as Trump threatens new tariffs over Greenland dispute

<p>European car stocks fall after Trump threatens new tariffs over Greenland, with the EU preparing up to 93 billion in retaliatory measures.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-tariffs-on-eu-carmakers/">European carmaker shares slide as Trump threatens new tariffs over Greenland dispute</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

‘Sell America’ Trade Roars Back as US Dollar Slides and Markets Brace for Turbulence

On Monday, the U.S. dollar is sliding, with the Dollar Index (DXY)—which pits the greenback against a mix of heavyweights like the euro, yen, onshore yuan, and pound—tilting lower. Market watchers chalk it up to the “Sell America” trade, a strategy getting extra fuel from U.S. President Donald Trump’s run-ins with the Federal Reserve and [&#8230;]

Injective governance vote approves new phase to reduce INJ token supply

<p>Injective governance vote approves INJ token deflation phase with 99.9% support, aiming to enhance value through supply reduction.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/inj-token-deflation-reduction-approval/">Injective governance vote approves new phase to reduce INJ token supply</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Tether partners with Bitqik to boost Bitcoin and stablecoin education

<p>This partnership could enhance financial literacy and inclusion, fostering a more resilient digital economy in regions with limited access.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/tether-bitqik-stablecoin-education-laos/">Tether partners with Bitqik to boost Bitcoin and stablecoin education</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

BC.GAME review: Full-suite crypto casino with slots, roulette, sports, originals, and built-in token staking

<p>BC.GAME offers a comprehensive crypto casino with slots, sports, token staking, over 10,000 games, and a robust BCD rewards system.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bc-game-full-suite-crypto-casino/">BC.GAME review: Full-suite crypto casino with slots, roulette, sports, originals, and built-in token staking</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Alibaba-backed Moonshot AI reaches $4.8B valuation after latest funding round

<p>Moonshot AI's rising valuation highlights the growing investor confidence in Chinese AI firms amid limited access to US technologies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/moonshot-ai-valuation/">Alibaba-backed Moonshot AI reaches $4.8B valuation after latest funding round</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

6 Distinct Prediction Markets Favor Bitcoin’s $100K Path as Downside Bets Divide

Across Myriad, Kalshi, and Polymarket, prediction traders are converging on a familiar conclusion: bitcoin looks far more likely to flirt with six figures than collapse into deep drawdown territory anytime soon. The $100K-or-Bust Framing Takes Hold On Myriad, the market bluntly titled “ Bitcoin’s next move: Pump to $100K or Dump to $69K?” shows traders [&#8230;]

Bitcoin faces a massive liquidity shift as these five crypto gatekeepers prepare to tighten the remaining market chokepoints

Bitcoin pricing in 2026 may hinge on officials and executives who set dollar liquidity, US market access, ETF distribution, stablecoin settlement capacity, and exchange venue rules, based on a market-structure framework that prioritizes chokepoints over social reach.The scale of each chokepoint is measurable in flows, assets, and supply, which makes a short watch list practical for traders and allocators tracking what can change the investable boundary of crypto.Here's who is in charge at each o

Mauritius CFD Broker Frontbroker Integrates cTrader Across Client Accounts

Frontbroker has integrated Spotware’s cTrader platforminto its trading offering, giving its CFD traders access to the multi-assetinterface across live and demo accounts. The Mauritius-based broker links the move to a focuson order transparency and platform controls that target trading manipulationrisks.cTrader Integration at FrontbrokerFrontbroker now offers cTrader as a core tradingplatform option to its client base. The broker states that trader trust sits atthe center of its model and points

Lighter LIT token falls 15% amid broader market pullback

<p>Lighter token LIT falls over 15% amid a broader market selloff, even as the perp DEX posts $2.25B in daily volume and continues buybacks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/market-selloff-impact-lit-token/">Lighter LIT token falls 15% amid broader market pullback</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Grant Cardone’s company invests $10 million in Bitcoin

<p>Cardone Capital's Bitcoin investment highlights a growing trend of traditional firms diversifying into crypto, potentially boosting market confidence.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/grant-cardone-bitcoin-investment/">Grant Cardone’s company invests $10 million in Bitcoin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

OpenAI plans to launch its first AI device in H2 2026

<p>OpenAI's entry into AI hardware could revolutionize personal tech, integrating AI seamlessly into daily life and democratizing its use.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/openai-hardware-launch-2026/">OpenAI plans to launch its first AI device in H2 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

NYSE Joins Tokenization Race With New Digital Trading Venue

The New York Stock Exchange is taking a deliberate step into tokenization, outlining plans for a new platform that would enable trading and onchain settlement of tokenized securities—pending regulatory approval—while keeping its feet firmly planted in traditional market structure. NYSE Moves Toward Onchain Settlement for Tokenized Stocks and ETFs According to the announcement published Monday, [&#8230;]