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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

Thai police arrest two Chinese nationals over $92M crypto pyramid scheme

The arrests highlight the growing need for international cooperation in tackling transnational crypto fraud, impacting global regulatory strategies.The post Thai police arrest two Chinese nationals over $92M crypto pyramid scheme appeared first on Cr...

Coinone warns of phishing, identity theft after data breach

The breach highlights the vulnerability of outsourced support services, emphasizing the need for robust security measures to protect sensitive data.The post Coinone warns of phishing, identity theft after data breach appeared first on Crypto Briefing...

XTB Now Holds 42% of Poland's Brokerage Accounts, Up From 30%

XTB's share of Poland's brokerage accounts reached about 42% at the end of October, up from roughly 30% a year earlier. The Central Securities Depository of Poland (KDPW) published the figures on Monday.The Warsaw-listed broker ran more than 1.336 mi...

Lido’s lending plan could block loan repayments without stopping interest

Lido Lend’s proposed emergency pause would halt repayment and lender exits, while a separate governance path could make the interruption indefinite.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Ge...

Nvidia faces US probe over potential illegal chip exports to China

The investigation could lead to stricter export controls, impacting Nvidia's market position and investor confidence amid regulatory scrutiny.The post Nvidia faces US probe over potential illegal chip exports to China appeared first on Crypto Briefin...

AI models agreed with each other more than with reality in a new test

Science Prediction Universe found that pooling rankings improved average results, while shared scientific errors survived.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inb...

RWA protocol stUSDT winds down after TVL peak of approximately $2.3 billion

The stUSDT shutdown highlights the volatility and risks in DeFi, emphasizing the need for robust exit strategies and liquidity management.The post RWA protocol stUSDT winds down after TVL peak of approximately $2.3 billion appeared first on Crypto Br...

Bitcoin selloff tests resolve of committed investors

The Bitcoin selloff highlights the volatility and risks in cryptocurrency markets, testing investor resilience and impacting broader market sentiment.The post Bitcoin selloff tests resolve of committed investors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

How Buterin Complicates Ethereum’s Wall Street Pitch by Aiming at Bitcoin

Vitalik Buterin’s latest pivot in how Ethereum should be valued might make traditional Wall Street investors dizzy. The narrative is changing once again, and this time it moves ETH into the territory where Bitcoin’s pitch in traditional finance (Trad...

Czech National Bank issues its first bonds on a blockchain ledger

The Czech National Bank's blockchain bond issuance could revolutionize financial markets by enhancing transaction speed and reducing intermediaries.The post Czech National Bank issues its first bonds on a blockchain ledger appeared first on Crypto Br...

AI helped hackers gain access at 10 unnamed organizations, researchers say

The November 12 investigation reports 25 operations against at least 19 organizations during August–September, with humans assigning targets and able to steer.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to wat...

What Nvidia’s CEO Ouster and Bitcoin Have in Common

Speculation is mounting that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was forced out after the co-founder of the multitrillion-dollar company began advocating for open-source AI models. While these theories remain unconfirmed, they also draw parallels with Bitcoin’s...

Solana’s “retired” validators still vote with 15% of active stake

A November 14 cross-check found 31 program-retired identities still voting, while smaller validators’ ability to replace Foundation support remains unresolved.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to wat...

Nubank Secures Brazil Banking License to Save Its Iconic Name

The neobank, which also runs a crypto business, received approval to purchase Banco Porto Real de Investimentos S/A, becoming a licensed bank in Brazil. The development enables the company to maintain its name, as regulators pressured it to drop the...

Binance Staking Review: Steps to Earn Passive Rewards in 2026

Binance staking is a way to earn rewards by locking your crypto on the Binance platform. It supports over 100 Proof of Stake (PoS) coins and gives you passive income in return. The benefits of staking on Binance include a beginner-friendly and straig...

A forced Bitcoin Lightning exit can be cheap and still leave you waiting days

The preprint's 2026 public force-close cohort paid a median 925 satoshis per channel, while the broadcaster's balance faced a 2.5-day median wait.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch...

BitMine chairman Tom Lee links AI selloff and Anthropic IPO to crypto pressure

The convergence of AI market volatility, IPO cash demands, and crypto hacks highlights the interconnectedness of modern financial markets.The post BitMine chairman Tom Lee links AI selloff and Anthropic IPO to crypto pressure appeared first on Crypto...

DOJ Secures Court Approval Targeting $1.2B in Stolen Binance Crypto

The Justice Department secured court authorization targeting more than $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency stolen from Binance. The action formed part of a recovery effort that froze billions of dollars following an attack U.S. authorities attributed to N...

Bitcoin’s oil relief has a catch: more oil at sea, less on land

The IEA raised its fourth-quarter supply forecast by 3.3 million barrels a day, while depleted land stocks and diesel shortages keep relief conditional.Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next...