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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

Bitcoin Treasury Race: Metaplanet Announces $531M Capital Strategy

Metaplanet Inc. unveiled a $255 million equity financing on Monday designed to turbocharge its bitcoin treasury strategy, with potential proceeds climbing to roughly $531 million if accompanying warrants are fully exercised. Tokyo-Listed Metaplanet Raises Capital to Accelerate Bitcoin Holdings Tokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350; OTCQX: MTPLF; ADR: MPJPY) said March 16 it will raise approximately […]

International Task Force Moves to Disrupt Crypto Fraud in US, UK and Canada

Authorities from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada have launched a coordinated crackdown on crypto fraud, rolling out a new multinational initiative called Operation Atlantic aimed at disrupting approval-phishing scams and identifying victims before criminals drain additional funds. U.S. Secret Service Launches International Operation to Protect Crypto Investors Law enforcement officials said the operation […]

Prediction Markets Are Turning Into a Bot Playground

What began as a tool for crowdsourced forecasting is rapidly evolving into a contest of speed, automation, and trading infrastructure.Automation is beginning to reshape prediction markets in much the same way it transformed forex and crypto trading. As volumes surge on platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi, bots are exploiting latency and arbitrage opportunities faster than human traders can react.In the global FX market, algorithmic trading already accounts for roughly 70–80% of spot activity

Abra to Go Public Through SPAC Merger Valuing Crypto Wealth Platform at $750 Million

Digital asset wealth management firm Abra Financial Holdings announced March 16 that it plans to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company New Providence Acquisition Corp. III, valuing the company at $750 million before new capital. Digital Asset Manager Abra Plans Nasdaq Debut via New Providence SPAC Merger The definitive agreement will […]

EU customers: TradFi futures are now live on Kraken Pro

What’s newTradFi futures on Kraken Pro lets eligible EU clients trade fixed-term contracts on major equity indices, commodities, and FX markets, using the same futures interface they already use for crypto.That means you can go long or short on the S&P 500, react to a gold spike after a Fed announcement, or hedge your crypto exposure with an oil contract, all without opening a new account or learning a new platform.Longer hours than traditional marketsEquity markets close at 4pm. Krak

South Korea Fines Bithumb $24M, Imposes 6-Month Partial Suspension Over AML Violations

Bitcoin MagazineSouth Korea Fines Bithumb $24M, Imposes 6-Month Partial Suspension Over AML ViolationsSouth Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has fined cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb 36.8 billion won ($24.6 million) and ordered a six-month partial suspension of new-user services after uncovering millions of anti-money laundering (AML) violations, according to local reporting.The FIU’s investigation found roughly 6.65 million breaches of the country’s AML and customer verification rules.

Tether still holds more cash, but Circle’s USDC is now moving more of crypto’s money

Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) has officially unseated Tether’s USDT in transfer volume for the first time in seven years. The shift marks a defining moment for digital assets, cleanly splitting stablecoin leadership into two distinct categories: total supply and transactional velocity.While Tether remains the undisputed heavyweight in the stablecoin market, USDC has become the primary lubricant for the actual movement of capital across the cryptocurrency ecosystem.Related ReadingUSDC is catching Teth

OpenAI in advanced talks with major private equity firms for $10B joint venture: Report

<p>The joint venture could significantly enhance AI integration in business operations, reshaping industry standards and boosting economic growth.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/openai-joint-venture-private-equity-enterprise-ai-distribution/">OpenAI in advanced talks with major private equity firms for $10B joint venture: Report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitmine Buys 60,999 ETH as Treasury Now Holds 3.8% of Ethereum Supply

The addition of nearly 61,000 ETH last week by Bitmine Immersion Technologies pushed its holdings to about 4.6 million ETH, roughly 3.8% of the total supply. The firm now oversees an $11.5 billion portfolio spanning crypto, cash, and strategic investments. Bitmine’s Ethereum Stack Nears 4.6 Million After Latest Buy BitMine Immersion Technologies is rapidly consolidating [&#8230;]

Andreas Pilavakis Leaves FunderPro for COO Role at GOAT Funded Futures

AndreasPilavakis has left FunderPro to take the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO)at GOAT Funded Futures, the futures-focused division of prop trading firm GOAT FundedTrader, FinanceMagnates.com has learned.Pilavakisserved as head of operations at FunderPro for roughly19 months before departing in March. His new role, which he is performingremotely from Limassol, marks his first C-suite appointment after a four-yearcareer built almost entirely within Cyprus-based prop firms.From Prop Firm’s S

Crypto wealth manager Abra to list on Nasdaq in blockbuster $750 million merger

<p>Abra's Nasdaq listing could accelerate mainstream adoption of digital asset management, reshaping financial services and investment landscapes.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/abra-nasdaq-listing-750m-valuation/">Crypto wealth manager Abra to list on Nasdaq in blockbuster $750 million merger</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

South Korea Fines Bithumb $25M and Orders 6-Month Partial Suspension Over AML Violations

South Korean regulators have imposed a roughly $25 million fine and a six-month partial business suspension on crypto exchange Bithumb after finding millions of anti-money-laundering and identity-verification violations. Bithumb Sanctioned by South Korean FIU Over Identity Verification Failures Reports note that South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), operating under the Financial Services Commission, finalized sanctions [&#8230;]

Bitcoin Price Roars Above $74,000 as Market Sentiment Improves

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Price Roars Above $74,000 as Market Sentiment ImprovesThe price of Bitcoin pushed above $74,000 early Monday, as easing geopolitical tensions and improving risk sentiment helped lift the broader crypto market.The move capped one of bitcoin’s strongest weekly performances since the outbreak of the Iran–Israel War in late February.The rally coincided with signs of de-escalation in the Middle East. Two commercial tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday for the first

Crypto Veteran and Shapeshift Founder Erik Voorhees Appears to Scoop up Nearly 25,000 ETH, Analysts Say

Onchain analysts say Shapeshift founder Erik Voorhees appears to be quietly rebuilding a sizable ethereum position—snapping up roughly $56.5 million worth of ETH over the weekend—though the activity has not been publicly confirmed by Voorhees himself. Onchain Data Shows Possible $56M ETH Accumulation by Crypto Veteran Erik Voorhees Blockchain data reviewed by onchain trackers indicates [&#8230;]

Metaplanet Raises $255 Million, Eyes $531 Million Bitcoin Buying Spree

Bitcoin MagazineMetaplanet Raises $255 Million, Eyes $531 Million Bitcoin Buying SpreeTokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet has secured approximately $255 million from global institutional investors as it accelerates a corporate strategy centered on accumulating Bitcoin, with additional warrants that could lift total funding to roughly $531 million.The capital was raised through a placement of new shares priced at 380 yen ($2.39) each, representing a small premium to the market price.&nbsp;The

Alto Neuroscience stock rises as firm secures $120M to advance depression drug

<p>Alto's funding boost for depression drug trials could accelerate innovative treatments, potentially transforming neuropsychiatric care landscapes.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/alto-neuroscience-funding-depression-therapy/">Alto Neuroscience stock rises as firm secures $120M to advance depression drug</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

HTFX to Abandon UK Regime Shortly After Renouncing CySEC License

HTFX is moving to dismantle its regulated European footprint, having applied to cancel its Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) license on January 7, 2026. The move follows the official renouncement of its CySEC license earlier this month.The broker's ownership structure also appears to have significantly changed in recent years. Corporate records indicate that before October 2023, the firm was controlled by Lijun Li, alongside an offshore company, both holding authority from August 2022 until the

Strategy (MSTR) Spends $1.57 Billion to Buy 22,337 More Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 738,731 BTC

Bitcoin MagazineStrategy (MSTR) Spends $1.57 Billion to Buy 22,337 More Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 738,731 BTCStrategy, the bitcoin treasury company led by executive chairman Michael Saylor, purchased another 22,337 bitcoin for about $1.57 billion last week, continuing one of the largest corporate accumulation strategies in the crypto market.The company disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that the purchases took place between March 9 and March 13 at an average pri

Bitcoin proxy Strategy buys 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.6 billion

<p>Strategy's massive Bitcoin acquisition underscores growing corporate adoption, potentially influencing market dynamics and regulatory scrutiny.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-acquisition-strategy-expansion/">Bitcoin proxy Strategy buys 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.6 billion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>