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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 Crypto Is Not Pointless: A Third Worlder’s Perspective

While high-and-mighty economists can claim that crypto and the tech behind it are useless and pointless, the reality is that the true value of crypto lies in its enabling forces rather than in its “Number Go Up” power. Not Pointless: Crypto Has an Enabling Power – but You Must Need It A recent piece by […]

Chainlink Powers CBTC on Canton, Unlocking Verified 1:1 BTC Collateral

Key Takeaways:First, Chainlink Proof of Reserve and Data Streams on CBTC on Canton are being hooked up at BitSafe.CBTC remains 1:1 with BTC and you will have real-time low latency pricing.The mash-up enables you to do lending, swaps and structured products using the solid standardized data.BitSafe has also upgraded the wrapped Bitcoin asset, CBTC by integrating oracle infrastructure on Canton Network. This integration brings crypto lending activities at institutional level, along with a real BTC

New Bitcoin cycle data projects BTC will lose half its value before December

Since it's pretty clear we've now seen this cycle's bull market high, I've created an updated halving-cycle model built on four Bitcoin cycles.The model projects a cycle low near $35,000 in December 2026 after a 72.5% drawdown from a $126,219 cycle high.Inside the halving-cycle frameworkMy last model correctly marked both the 2021 and 2025 top timeframes. The new framework, “Akiba Cycle Model v2,” combines a 50,000-run Monte Carlo simulation with walk-forward validation and leave-one-out cross-v

MARA Revenue Dips 6% in Q4 as Production Slows and Asset Values Tumble

Marathon Holdings’ Q4 2025 revenue declined 6% to $202.3 million, primarily due to a 14% drop in the average price of bitcoin mined. The company also reported a $1.7 billion loss in the quarter. Annual Revenue Growth In its latest financial report, Marathon Holdings revealed a 6% decrease in revenues, totaling $202.3 million for the […]

Paradigm plans $1.5 billion fund to expand into AI, robotics

<p>Paradigm's expansion into AI and robotics highlights a strategic shift towards integrating advanced technologies with decentralized systems.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/paradigm-ai-robotics-expansion/">Paradigm plans $1.5 billion fund to expand into AI, robotics</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Anthropic Faces Trump’s Wrath: All Federal Agencies to Cease Claude’s Use

The move comes after Anthropic denied access to Claude, its ts trademark AI model, for advanced military and surveillance applications. Trump stated that there will be a six-month phase-out period, and threatened to use the &#8220;full power of the Presidency&#8221; to force compliance. President Trump Directs Federal Agencies to Cease Using Anthropic&#8217;s Tech After the [&#8230;]

XRP Ledger nearly shipped a feature that could drain accounts without owners signing

A security flaw in a proposed XRP Ledger (XRPL) upgrade could have enabled unauthorized transactions, but researchers flagged the issue before it could reach the blockchain’s main network.The XRPL Foundation said Feb. 26 that the vulnerability was found in the proposed “Batch” amendment, a feature intended to let users bundle multiple actions into a single atomic transaction.Security researcher Pranamya Keshkamat and Cantina AI’s autonomous static-analysis tool, Apex, reported the issue Feb. 19,

Trump confirms launch of operation against Iran

<p>Escalating military actions risk destabilizing the region, potentially leading to broader geopolitical tensions and economic repercussions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-confirms-us-iran-military-operation-2026/">Trump confirms launch of operation against Iran</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin Drops Under $64K as Israel and US Launch ‘Preemptive Strikes’ on Iran

Bitcoin and the whole cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp fall on Saturday morning, after Israel and the U.S. launched a series of “preemptive strikes” on Iran following days of intense negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program. BTC lost the $64k support and kept falling. Bitcoin Nosedives After Israel and the U.S. Launch Preemptive Strikes on Iran [&#8230;]

Drained Accounts and Overseas Scammers: Why Minnesota May Pull the Plug on Crypto ATMs

Minnesota lawmakers are considering HF3642, a bill that would implement a statewide ban on Bitcoin ATMs to combat a surge in elder fraud and financial exploitation. The Human Toll of Kiosk Scams A Minnesota House committee is considering a drastic measure to curb a rising wave of financial exploitation: a total statewide ban on bitcoin [&#8230;]

Bitcoin tumbles after Israel launches strike on Iran, triggering $100M in longs liquidated in 15 minutes

<p>Heightened geopolitical tensions can lead to significant volatility in cryptocurrency markets, impacting investor confidence and market stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/crypto-liquidation-israeli-strike/">Bitcoin tumbles after Israel launches strike on Iran, triggering $100M in longs liquidated in 15 minutes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

The Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act Gets Introduced in Congress

Representatives Scott Fitzgerald, Ben Cline, and Zoe Lofgren introduced the bill to Congress on February 26, seeking to protect software developers who write blockchain applications that don’t handle custody of funds from legal actions and criminal prosecution under Section 1960, Title 8. Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act Introduced In Congress With Bipartisan Support The [&#8230;]

US and Japan Regulators Discuss Crypto Oversight in High-Level Strategic Talks

Global regulators intensify cross-border oversight as the SEC and Japan’s FSA deepen cooperation on crypto supervision, digital assets, and investor protection, signaling tighter alignment across two of the world’s most influential capital markets. US SEC and Japan’s FSA Expand Crypto and Cross-Border Oversight Talks International regulatory cooperation remains central to global capital market oversight. The [&#8230;]

Weekly Wrap: ESMA Reins In Crypto Perps; 74% of Capital.com Gold Trades Closed in One Hour

ESMA clips perpetual futures with CFD limitsEurope’s top securities regulator warned that perpetualfutures and similar perpetual contracts popular in crypto trading are very likely covered by existing EU rules on contracts for differences (CFDs), nomatter how firms brand them.The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) saidinvestment firms must assess whether these products fall within the scope ofthe bloc’s CFD product intervention regime.If they do, firms must apply the full CFD ruleb

Bullish Sign? Bitcoin Nears Milestone as 100+ BTC Wallets Approach 20K

Bitcoin’s bullish setup is strengthening as wallets holding 100 BTC or more approach record levels, according to Santiment, which says this trend can be considered a bullish sign when it rises during or after price declines. Bitcoin Flashes Possible Bullish Sign as Large Holders Climb Toward 20,000 Threshold Crypto analytics platform Santiment shared on social [&#8230;]

Ripple Legal Chief Challenges ‘Crypto Is Useless’ Narrative as US Usage Continues Climbing

Ripple’s chief legal officer is challenging claims that cryptocurrency lacks real-world utility, pointing to rising U.S. merchant adoption and growing consumer reliance as evidence that digital assets are becoming embedded in everyday commerce. Ripple’s Legal Chief Challenges Media Narrative on Crypto Utility Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty, who also serves as President of the [&#8230;]

Fidelity Discusses Bitcoin Moving From Short-Term Trade to Long-Term Macro Portfolio Asset

Bitcoin’s notorious four-year boom-and-bust cycle may be losing its grip as institutional demand, deeper liquidity, and shifting ownership patterns reshape market dynamics, potentially redefining how investors position bitcoin in long-term portfolios, according to Fidelity’s analysis. Fidelity: Bitcoin Is No Longer Just a Trade — It’s Emerging as a Core Long-Term Portfolio Asset Bitcoin’s long-standing four-year [&#8230;]

Bill Criminalizing Crypto-Powered Foreign Currency Tax Evasion Surges in Brazil

The bill, introduced by Federal Deputy Tabata Amaral, amends the current regulation and establishes the crime of cryptocurrency tax evasion, aiming to curb the rising volume of remittances and settlement alternatives using dollar proxies, including stablecoins. Brazil Aims To Criminalize Undeclared Stablecoin Transactions In New Bill Brazil is taking measures to tighten its grip on [&#8230;]

The Final Million: Why Experts Say 20 Million BTC Mined Cements ‘Provable Scarcity’

As Bitcoin approaches the 20 million coin milestone in March 2026, the network is entering a pivotal transition from its era of massive block subsidies to a future dependent on transaction fees. Industry experts view this as a powerful psychological and institutional validator of “provable scarcity.” Provable Scarcity vs. Discretionary Policy The Bitcoin network stands [&#8230;]