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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

Senator Lummis to Work With Treasury on Bitcoin Tax Guidance, Hints At Potential Exemption 

Bitcoin MagazineSenator Lummis to Work With Treasury on Bitcoin Tax Guidance, Hints At Potential Exemption Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) signaled that she would be open to meet with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s office to explore potential clarity on Bitcoin taxation, including a de minimis exemption for small transactions and guidance on calculating capital gains.Lummis was one of the lawmakers who pressed Bessent today on digital assets and clear U.S. regulation. Bessent was speaki

Gemini Accounts in the UK, EU, and Australia Can Be Transferred to eToro Ahead of Closure

Gemini is partnering with eToro to support customers in theUnited Kingdom, European Union, and Australia as it prepares to close itsservices in these regions.Last year, eToro’s European subsidiary, eToro Europe Ltd, receivedan approval from the Cyprus Securities Exchange Commission. The approvalallows the platform to operate under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-AssetsRegulation and ensures compliance with the Markets in Financial InstrumentsDirective. Gemini Shuts UK, EU, Australia AccountsEffective

Summer of Bitcoin 2026 Opens Applications for University Students Worldwide

Bitcoin MagazineSummer of Bitcoin 2026 Opens Applications for University Students WorldwideSummer of Bitcoin (SoB), a global, remote program designed to train university students as contributors to Bitcoin open-source projects, has opened applications for its 2026 cohort. The program provides mentorship, real-world development experience, and a stipend paid in Bitcoin. Applications will remain open until February 15, 2026.Summer of Bitcoin offers students a structured environment to co

Market Volatility in SOL and XRP as Digitap Announces a New Platform Integration

As the price of SOL and the Ripple price keep going down and the market gets worse, people are paying close attention to projects that show clear signs of strength. One of them appears to be Digitap ($TAP) – a crypto presale star that is now 80% sold in its third round. It has already provided early $TAP coin buyers with a 273% return while also selling over 210 million tokens. In a bearish market, such figures have drawn attention from observers.Not only that, Digitap’s momentum is rising

Circle partners with Polymarket to enhance prediction market settlement

<p>This partnership signifies a pivotal shift towards more robust, scalable, and institution-friendly onchain financial markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/circle-polymarket-partnership-usdc/">Circle partners with Polymarket to enhance prediction market settlement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Spartans Casino Review: Is It Legit, Safe & Fair in 2026?

The online gambling industry has always been built on imbalance. Operators control the math. Players are shown the promise. Somewhere between the two, complexity fills the gap. In 2026, that imbalance is finally being challenged, not by louder bonuses or bigger jackpots, but by transparency.For years, traditional online casinos relied on information asymmetry. Welcome bonuses advertised eye-catching figures while burying wagering requirements deep in fine print. VIP programs promised status but

Trade Nation Names Former Finalto Sales Director Luis dos Santos as Portugal CEO

Luis Raposo dos Santos is now the Chief ExecutiveOfficer for Portugal at Trade Nation, according to an update onhis LinkedIn profile. He will be based in Lisbon, where the broker is building adedicated local presence.Last year, the Trade Nation established a new entity in the region, announcing recruitment for several key positions to supportthe operation. The advertised roles were largely compliance-focused,including a Head of Compliance, Risk Manager, and System Administrator.Trade Nation Stre

Bitcoin Falls Over $59,000 in Largest Drawdown Ever, Down Nearly 47% From All-Time High

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Falls Over $59,000 in Largest Drawdown Ever, Down Nearly 47% From All-Time HighBitcoin’s price crashed sharply on Thursday, sliding through critical support and dipping near $66,000 in volatile trading — marking what appears to be the largest absolute dollar drawdown on record for the world’s largest cryptocurrency.The latest plunge comes during a broader global risk-off sell-off, with equities, commodities and digital assets all under pressure. Major U.S. and Asian stock

Markets plunge as Bitcoin and silver just triggered a global margin call after inflation warnings made a recovery look impossible

Bitcoin is plummeting toward a dangerous $56,100 price floor as massive ETF outflows signal a demand crisisAt some point every cycle has the same moment, the one where the story stops being about charts and starts being about cash.You can see it in the way traders talk, the jokes dry up, the group chats turn into screenshots of liquidation ladders, and everyone suddenly cares about the same thing, collateral, how much is left, how fast it can move, and what has to be sold to keep everything else

Tech Rout Drags US Equities Lower as BTC Breaks Below $67K

U.S. equities extended their selloff Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, as technology shares led broad declines across major benchmarks amid renewed risk-off sentiment. Nasdaq Leads Market Declines as Risk-off Sentiment Returns U.S. stock markets opened sharply lower, continuing a multi-session pullback that has weighed heavily on growth-oriented sectors. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was among the hardest [&#8230;]

IG Japan CEO Leaves After Seven Years Citing “Time for a New Leader

Tomoharu Furuichi has "resigned" from his role asRepresentative Director and CEO of IG Japan. He posted the news on LinkedIntoday (Thursday). He held the role for nearly seven years.Separately, IG Securities, the Japanese arm of IG Group, hasstopped offering cryptocurrency ETF CFDs. The decision follows guidancefrom Japan’s Financial Services Agency clarifying that derivatives based onoverseas crypto ETFs are treated as crypto-related products and fall underdomestic regulations, since the creati

Musk’s SpaceX plans Starlink phone and direct-to-device internet as IPO nears: Reuters

<p>SpaceX's expansion into direct-to-device internet and new tech markets could significantly boost its valuation ahead of a potential IPO.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/starlink-phone-launch-ipo-nears/">Musk&#8217;s SpaceX plans Starlink phone and direct-to-device internet as IPO nears: Reuters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin crashes to $67K erasing gains since 2021 as liquidations top $1.4B

<p>Bitcoin falls to $67K as $1.4B in liquidations, $800M in BTC ETF outflows, and crypto stock losses hit markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-market-crash-liquidations/">Bitcoin crashes to $67K erasing gains since 2021 as liquidations top $1.4B</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

SUP is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that SUP is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingSUP trading is live as of February 5, 2026.To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.&nbsp;Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost.Trade on KrakenHere’s some more information about this asset:Superp (SUP) Superp (SUP) is a perpetual DEX supporting millions of token

RAILS is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that RAILS is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingRAILS trading is live as of February 5, 2026.To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.&nbsp;Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost.Trade on KrakenHere’s some more information about this asset:Rails (RAILS)Rails (RAILS) is a regulated crypto derivatives infrastr

Bitcoin’s $70,000 Line Breaks—and the Crypto Debate Erupts

The price of bitcoin has slipped beneath the $70,000 threshold and, over the past 30 days, has given up 26% against the U.S. dollar. This retreat has sent both crypto cheerleaders and critics racing to social media, each eager to offer their own take on what’s driving bitcoin’s latest pullback. Bitcoin Stumbles Again as Macro [&#8230;]

Bitcoin faces a brutal irony as the Treasury refuses to save BTC from its own political success

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Congress he has no authority to bail out Bitcoin. The exchange came during a Senate Banking Committee hearing, when Senator Brad Sherman asked whether the Treasury could intervene to support cryptocurrency prices.Bessent's answer was direct: he cannot use taxpayer dollars to buy Bitcoin, and the question falls outside his mandate as chair of the Financial Stability Oversight Council.Sherman's question was a challenge, not a policy proposal. Could the Preside

Gemini cuts 25% of staff and exits UK and EU markets amid ongoing crypto downturn

<p>Gemini restructuring involves cutting 25% of staff, exiting UK, EU and Australia, focusing on US market and AI-driven platforms.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/gemini-restructuring-crypto-downturn/">Gemini cuts 25% of staff and exits UK and EU markets amid ongoing crypto downturn</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

iSAM Securities Adds Futures CFDs as Volatility Raises Demand for Consistent Pricing

iSAM Securities has launched CFDs on futures to meetwhat it describes as growing client demand for futures-style exposure withsimpler handling. The CFDs include an auto-rolling feature that aims to removethe need for clients to monitor and switch contracts at expiry while keepingcontinuous exposure to the underlying futures market.More CFD brokers are showing interest in the futuresspace. Recently, NinjaTrader expanded its futures offering into Europe through Payward Europe Digital Solutions, a