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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

Mercado Bitcoin Starts Phased Reopening After $49M Hack, Withdrawals Stay Frozen

Key Takeaways:In light of the Nov. 2 security breach and hack, Mercado Bitcoin has launched an ongoing process of restoring access to its view-only accounts.According to Chainalysis, attackers withdrew nearly $49 million from as many as 17 blockchain...

Disposable Meme Coins Become North Korea’s Latest Crypto Laundering Trick

Key Takeaways:About $430,000 in stolen NEAR was channeled into six newly minted meme coins by the North Korean linked launderers.The tokens were used to act as a sacrificial buffer between stolen and receiving wallets on decentralized exchange liquid...

Polymarket Whale Who Won $1M on Dortmund Loses $1.1M on Sunday Soccer

A Polymarket trader who made about $1 million on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League last Wednesday lost about $1.13 million on Sunday, Nov. 8, after backing Manchester United against Aston Villa and betting against Barcelona at Atlético Madrid...

37 European Banks Back Qivalis Euro Stablecoin in €450M Market Expansion

Key Takeaways:Qivalis has obtained the authorization from the Dutch regulatory authorities to issue electronic money in Europe.The consortium now has a total of 37 banks from 15 countries, looking forward to launching a euro stablecoin within months....

China’s Central Bank Probes Solana Over Illegal Crypto Services

Reports indicate that the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is preparing to probe Solana over its recent activities and a campaign in Shanghai. These reports come after the abrupt suspension of a Solana event in October, with law enforcement involv...

Prediction Markets Never Bought Trump’s Dana White Press Secretary Pick

President Donald Trump surprised political observers with his Saturday announcement that he had offered the White House press secretary job to UFC CEO Dana White. After a few thin opening trades, Kalshi and Polymarket traders priced White’s chances o...

XRP Ledger Foundation Offers $40K to Teach XRPL and Its Next Upgrades

The XRP Ledger Foundation offered up to $40,000 for educational content about the network and proposed upgrades. Its Education Month campaign accepts videos, tutorials, articles, and other formats, with fact-checking required before awards. Foundatio...

China’s crude oil imports drop 15% in first 10 months of 2026

China's reduced oil imports may signal a shift in global demand, potentially impacting oil prices and influencing market strategies worldwide.The post China’s crude oil imports drop 15% in first 10 months of 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefi...

Ripple Highlights Custody Services as 37 Banks Prepare Euro Stablecoin

Ripple highlighted custody, governance, and banking integration as institutions prepare for Qivalis’ planned euro stablecoin. Its assessment connected those requirements to its existing services, citing clients BBVA and DZ BANK within the 37-ba...

Binance CFO leaves the company to tokenize real assets

Ng says the transition took months and describes tokenization interests after five years as CFO, without naming a venture.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inb...

MARA Holdings posts $632.1 million Q3 profit as Bitcoin gains offset revenue drop

MARA's reliance on Bitcoin's market value for profit highlights the volatility risk, while diversification efforts may stabilize future earnings.The post MARA Holdings posts $632.1 million Q3 profit as Bitcoin gains offset revenue drop appeared first...

Yankey Engineering backlog hits record NT$57.1 billion as Kumamoto fab work looms

Yankey Engineering's record backlog highlights its strategic expansion and potential revenue growth, underscoring global market ambitions.The post Yankey Engineering backlog hits record NT$57.1 billion as Kumamoto fab work looms appeared first on Cry...

At least 25% of global data centers face seasonal water shortages, study finds

Water shortages at data centers highlight urgent resource management issues, potentially driving policy changes and moratoriums in affected regions.The post At least 25% of global data centers face seasonal water shortages, study finds appeared first...

HIVE, MARA mine more Bitcoin but bring in less revenue as prices slide

The decline in Bitcoin prices pressures miners to diversify into AI and HPC, highlighting the volatility and operational risks in crypto mining.The post HIVE, MARA mine more Bitcoin but bring in less revenue as prices slide appeared first on Crypto B...

Altimeter Capital Management targets $3B for private markets funds

Altimeter's aggressive fund expansion could significantly influence tech innovation, particularly in AI, while challenging management capacity.The post Altimeter Capital Management targets $3B for private markets funds appeared first on Crypto Briefi...

IRS Is Sending Crypto Users Tax Letters—Here’s What You Need to Know

Clinton Donnelly, CEO of Cryptotaxaudit, warned that, based on the volume the company is seeing, the IRS is using a letter campaign to pressure crypto taxpayers to review their past filings. However, he explained that receiving one letter does not im...

Pendle’s real-world asset TVL tops $850 million as RWAs take over the protocol

Pendle's shift to real-world assets highlights DeFi's evolving landscape, emphasizing stability and integration with traditional finance systems.The post Pendle’s real-world asset TVL tops $850 million as RWAs take over the protocol appeared fi...

Seven tech giants reportedly line up $26B Anthropic stake at IPO price

The strategic investment by tech giants in Anthropic highlights the intertwined nature of AI development and tech industry dependencies.The post Seven tech giants reportedly line up $26B Anthropic stake at IPO price appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump Media posts $409.7 million Q3 profit as Bitcoin gains carry the quarter

Trump Media's reliance on Bitcoin for profits highlights the volatility risk in its financial strategy, overshadowing its core business growth.The post Trump Media posts $409.7 million Q3 profit as Bitcoin gains carry the quarter appeared first on Cr...