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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

Why RWA Tokenization and Onchain Credit Could Boost XRP Demand

Despite XRP’s sharp decline from its mid-2025 peak, institutional adoption and developer activity on the XRP Ledger remain resilient. Odelia Torteman, head of digital assets at XRPL Commons, argues that expanding enterprise use, real-world asse...

This Week in Crypto Law (October 18, 2026)

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This Week in Crypto Law T...

Thai Police Bust Chinese Boss Behind $74M Crypto Laundering Ring

Thai Immigration Police arrested Wu Chaoshuai, a Chinese national who had entered the country on a tourist visa back in 2019, and had taken action to evade arrest. Chaoshuai allegedly led a cryptocurrency laundering ring that moved over $74 million f...

Zcash’s planned Sprout freeze would leave private keys unable to move funds

NU7 would leave legacy funds issued but unspendable, even with intact keys, while the mainnet activation decision remains pending.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in...

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash takes the top open model spot in Code Arena

DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash's cost-efficiency and high ranking may drive more developers to adopt open models, influencing AI market dynamics.The post DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash takes the top open model spot in Code Arena appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A Missouri Woman Felt Jealous When She Heard About a $228,000 Jackpot. Then She Checked Her Own Ticket

A Missouri Lottery player in Arnold matched all five numbers in the Aug. 10, 2026 Show Me Cash drawing to win a $228,000 jackpot on a ticket bought at the Circle K on Jeffco Blvd. Before realizing it was her, she saw a sign touting a local winner and...

Anthropic ties its giving to its equity, from founder pledges to $200 million research funds

Anthropic's equity-linked philanthropy could reshape corporate responsibility norms, influencing how tech firms balance profit and public good.The post Anthropic ties its giving to its equity, from founder pledges to $200 million research funds appea...

Fidelity’s $500,000 crypto settlement leaves IRAs outside wallet-transfer terms

The California agreement requires notice if Fidelity ends its retail transfer feature, while preserving security restrictions and IRA exclusions.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get T...

TeraWulf secures Google backing for its Lake Mariner data center campus

Google's backing of TeraWulf's data center could accelerate AI infrastructure growth, influencing tech investment and energy strategies.The post TeraWulf secures Google backing for its Lake Mariner data center campus appeared first on Crypto Briefing...

Small and mid-cap crypto outpaces Bitcoin since late August, CryptoQuant analyst says

The shift towards small and mid-cap crypto suggests increased risk appetite, but this trend may reverse quickly due to market volatility.The post Small and mid-cap crypto outpaces Bitcoin since late August, CryptoQuant analyst says appeared first on...

A $98 Million Bitcoin Long Bet on Hyperliquid Hangs by a Thin Thread

A bitcoin trader is staring down a potential $98 million liquidation after a punishing week wiped nearly $9.8 million from a Hyperliquid account. With 40x leverage and bitcoin’s price slipping toward $81,000, another sharp decline could finish...

Stacks outlines Q4 priorities to grow BTC bonding and ship Epoch 4.1

Stacks' Q4 focus on BTC bonding and network upgrades could enhance Bitcoin's utility, potentially driving broader adoption and innovation.The post Stacks outlines Q4 priorities to grow BTC bonding and ship Epoch 4.1 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto doesn’t need your party to win, just its candidates

The crypto industry has finally found a way to participate in America's partisan warfare without committing to either of the (only) two available parties: help elect people who agree with it about crypto, then let them argue about everything els...

Legal risks mount for AI companies after autonomous agents breach outside systems

The mounting legal challenges for AI firms highlight the urgent need for updated regulations and accountability frameworks in AI governance.The post Legal risks mount for AI companies after autonomous agents breach outside systems appeared first on C...

AI model improvements see diminishing developer engagement: report

Diminished developer engagement despite AI advancements may alter competitive dynamics, affecting market confidence and future innovation strategies.The post AI model improvements see diminishing developer engagement: report appeared first on Crypto...

Bitcoin Price Faces 10 Big Tests as 5 Catalysts Keep $100K Alive

Bitcoin’s bulls are still talking six figures while the market struggles to hold $81,000. With ten potential market movers approaching and five catalysts capable of reviving momentum, the coming week could settle some arguments. Bitcoin’s...

Latvia plans a one-time 10% crypto tax declaration window in 2027

Latvia's crypto tax window could boost transparency and compliance, aligning with EU standards and potentially attracting crypto businesses.The post Latvia plans a one-time 10% crypto tax declaration window in 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Two Aave stablecoin backstops shrank $12.4 million as reward rates rose

Two tracked Ethereum V3 Umbrella stakes fell 9.7%, while their implied annualized reward run rate stayed near $2 million.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbo...

Solana ecosystem growth suggests potential undervaluation at $105

Solana's ecosystem growth could signal a market reevaluation, potentially boosting investor confidence and driving future price increases.The post Solana ecosystem growth suggests potential undervaluation at $105 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.