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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

XRP Ledger Targets Oct. 9 for Upgrade Bundling 8 Transactions

The XRP Ledger is targeting Oct. 9 for a Batch upgrade that could coordinate payments and asset transfers in one operation. A separate security amendment approaching activation would require server operators to update their software. 8 Actions in One...

Kiyosaki Sees Bitcoin as Part of a Broader ‘Financial Prepper’ Bet

Bitcoin ownership represents a precaution against economic disruption in Robert Kiyosaki’s latest defense of financial preparedness. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author challenged the idea that anticipating trouble reflects pessimism, arguing that pro...

XRP Ledger Nears 12 Million x402 Payments as AI Agents Buy Services

The XRP Ledger has reached nearly 12 million x402 payments as AI agents purchase computing, data, and other online services. Ripple’s engineering leadership describes expanding automated commerce as software buys computing, data, and emerging f...

XRP Asia Launches With Ripple Backing to Accelerate XRPL Adoption

XRP Asia has launched with Ripple and the XRP Ledger Foundation backing to expand XRPL adoption across Asia-Pacific. The Singapore-based organization will combine developer education, startup assistance, and community programs to help teams bring app...

US Super Intelligence Force gets 120 days to report on AI risks

The 120-day report could shape future AI regulations, impacting industry practices and investor confidence amid national security concerns.The post US Super Intelligence Force gets 120 days to report on AI risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AI benchmark flaws impact Anthropic’s market odds for October 2026

The revelation of AI benchmark flaws prompts a reevaluation of AI model assessments, impacting market confidence and necessitating improved auditing.The post AI benchmark flaws impact Anthropic’s market odds for October 2026 appeared first on C...

Trump Dangles $5,000 Checks in $1.2 Trillion Midterm Stimulus Gamble

U.S. President Donald Trump has attached a startling $5,000 payout to the 2026 midterms. If Republicans keep the House and Senate on Nov. 3, Trump says every adult U.S. citizen should receive the money, a promise carrying a price tag of roughly $1.2...

NY AG Letitia James takes over Cornell rape case as special prosecutor

The case's escalation to state level underscores increased scrutiny, potentially influencing legal outcomes and public trust in justice processes.The post NY AG Letitia James takes over Cornell rape case as special prosecutor appeared first on Crypto...

Meta, Duke and UC Davis researchers unveil self-improving branches for agent harness optimization

This advancement highlights the potential of optimizing AI environments to enhance performance, raising questions about scalability and complexity.The post Meta, Duke and UC Davis researchers unveil self-improving branches for agent harness optimizat...

Latino Dems push for $10M boost in Hinojosa’s Texas governor bid

Increased funding for Hinojosa's campaign could shift Texas' political landscape, impacting future Democratic strategies and voter engagement.The post Latino Dems push for $10M boost in Hinojosa’s Texas governor bid appeared first on Crypto Bri...

Brazil Pits Lula’s Crypto Crackdown vs. Bolsonaro’s Wildcard Stance

The Brazilian election is right ahead, and the cryptocurrency policies of the country, which is ranked as the number one in crypto adoption, might shift as a result. We examine what could happen in the crypto world if President Lula wins, and what wo...

Porsche Closes NFT Club After $20 Million Digital 911 Experiment

Porsche has pulled the plug on its Web3 project and PIONEERS CIRCLE, nearly four years after unveiling a 7,500-piece NFT collection built around the 911. The exit comes with a peculiar wrinkle. Holders keep their PORSCHE 911 NFTs onchain, but the Dis...

Ethereum unstaking queue surges 392% since October start

The surge in Ethereum unstaking highlights potential vulnerabilities in staking infrastructure and could influence future staking strategies.The post Ethereum unstaking queue surges 392% since October start appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Price at $85K as Bettors Eye $100K, ChatGPT Calls $94K

Bitcoin’s price spent Saturday trapped close to $85,000 after Friday’s charge above $87,000 collapsed, but the forecasts surrounding it were anything but quiet. Polymarket traders give bitcoin a 39% chance of touching $100,000 before 2027, Kals...

GitHub reinstates controversial ‘AI torture chamber’ repository after backlash

The incident underscores the ethical complexities and control challenges in AI research, highlighting tensions between innovation and moral considerations.The post GitHub reinstates controversial ‘AI torture chamber’ repository after back...

Sununu gains ground in competitive New Hampshire Senate race against Pappas

The competitive Senate race in New Hampshire could influence party strategies and voter engagement, impacting broader political dynamics.The post Sununu gains ground in competitive New Hampshire Senate race against Pappas appeared first on Crypto Bri...

Bankers sue to overturn OCC trust-bank rule used by crypto firms

The Independent Community Bankers of America sued the OCC in federal court in Washington on Oct. 2, two weeks after the agency approved Agora National Trust Bank, Catena Trust Bank and Bastion Platforms.American Banker reported that the complaint ask...

Russia Pays Wages in Digital Rubles and Readies ATM Cashouts

The Ministry of Finance announced it is already allowing its employees to receive wages in digital rubles, using accounts opened on the Bank of Russia platform. Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, also hinted th...

AWS ends NDAs with government agencies amid data center transparency push

AWS's transparency shift may influence regulatory debates and public perception, impacting future data center policies and environmental scrutiny.The post AWS ends NDAs with government agencies amid data center transparency push appeared first on Cry...