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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

3.3M users gain HSBC RedCoin, yet 1 strict rule blocks them

Eligible users can activate RedCoin wallets for payments as access expands over coming days, while investment subscriptions remain planned for later in 2026.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch...

US lifts tariffs on Canadian goods, reshuffles trade relations

The tariff changes may ease inflationary pressures, potentially influencing the Bank of Canada's interest rate decisions amid complex trade ties.The post US lifts tariffs on Canadian goods, reshuffles trade relations appeared first on Crypto Briefing...

Meta and Carnegie Mellon study finds an RL-trained 8B model beats Llama-4-Maverick at tool selection

Smaller, cost-effective AI models outperforming larger ones could reshape AI development priorities, emphasizing efficiency over size.The post Meta and Carnegie Mellon study finds an RL-trained 8B model beats Llama-4-Maverick at tool selection appear...

Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone in eastern Saudi Arabia amid tensions

The interception highlights ongoing regional instability, influencing market perceptions and potentially affecting future diplomatic and military actions.The post Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone in eastern Saudi Arabia amid tensions appeared fir...

CME CEO: Hyperliquid faces US market entry hurdles over KYC issues

Regulatory challenges may hinder Hyperliquid's U.S. market entry, affecting investor sentiment and necessitating compliance adaptations.The post CME CEO: Hyperliquid faces US market entry hurdles over KYC issues appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Papertrade faces criticism over PAPER token transfer restrictions amid security concerns

The controversy highlights the ongoing tension between ensuring security and providing market accessibility, impacting investor confidence.The post Papertrade faces criticism over PAPER token transfer restrictions amid security concerns appeared firs...

Papertrade XYZ offers 1,000x leverage with no fees, raising valuation hopes

Papertrade XYZ's high-leverage, no-fee model could reshape trading norms, but its success hinges on managing counterparty risk and liquidity.The post Papertrade XYZ offers 1,000x leverage with no fees, raising valuation hopes appeared first on Crypto...

UK commits £100M to AI biosecurity lab with OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepMind

The UK's investment in AI biosecurity could enhance global safety standards, influencing regulatory frameworks and tech industry practices.The post UK commits £100M to AI biosecurity lab with OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepMind appeared first on Crypto Brief...

Ethereum Delays Glamsterdam Testing After 13 Contracts Trigger Concerns

Ethereum developers have postponed the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet after security researchers discovered a flaw that could turn temporary smart contract failures into permanent losses of functionality. Chainsecurity identified 13 deploye...

OpenAI uncovers remote code execution flaw in Brotli compression library

The discovery highlights the critical need for proactive security measures and timely updates in widely-used open-source software libraries.The post OpenAI uncovers remote code execution flaw in Brotli compression library appeared first on Crypto Bri...

New OCC stablecoin rule resets redemptions, and banks face big shifts

For covered issuers, the ordinary two-business-day limit ends at payment initiation or requested issuer credit, with external bank availability assessed separately.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what t...

Argentine Court Clears President Milei of All Charges in Libra Crypto Case

In a ruling issued Friday afternoon, charges against President Javier Milei, his sister Karina, and other defendants were dismissed after a court found that the losses associated with the launch of the Libra meme coin were not sufficient to constitut...

Hyperliquid Strategies expands stock buyback program to $100M as PURR shares fall over 30%

Hyperliquid Strategies increases its stock buyback authorization to $100 million as PURR shares decline over 30% and HYPE falls more than 18%.The post Hyperliquid Strategies expands stock buyback program to $100M as PURR shares fall over 30% appeared...

Aave changes USDT borrowing rules and loan costs suddenly jump

The October 20 fixed-supply model underlies the cushion; the implemented 92% threshold adds no cash or guaranteed exit.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

Amazon halts Virginia data centers amid rising scrutiny, potential US policy shifts

Amazon's halted projects may signal a shift towards stricter regulations and community-focused development in US data infrastructure planning.The post Amazon halts Virginia data centers amid rising scrutiny, potential US policy shifts appeared first...

JPMorgan Brings Tokenized Money Funds to Solana for US Investors

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has expanded its tokenized money market funds MONY and JLTXX onto Solana, giving qualified U.S. investors access through the Morgan Money platform. J.P. Morgan Expands Access for Tokenized Funds J.P. Morgan is taking anot...

UK’s FCA says crypto apps may need licenses when algorithms choose trade routes

Proposed guidance separates technical access from substantive transaction involvement as firms apply for the UK’s October 2027 regime.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst...

SEC Targets Tokenization, AI and Quantum Computing in 2027 Examination Priorities

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is putting tokenized securities, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing under heightened scrutiny as the technologies increasingly reshape financial markets, according to its newly released fiscal...

Two Lithuanian Firms Overtake All of Cyprus to Serve Nearly a Third of EU Retail Investors

Only two Lithuanian investment companies report to ESMA on their cross-border operations, but they have more cross-border retail clients than 78 firms from Cyprus.London's trading industry is coming home!According to ESMA’s recent report, investment...