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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

CFTC Pushes Prediction Markets Into Formal Federal Rulemaking

After two years of enforcement actions, state bans, and competing jurisdictional claims, the CFTC has submitted its event contracts proposal to the White House Office of Management and Budget, formally initiating the federal rulemaking process.The details of the proposal have not been published. But the CFTC's direction has been clear for some time. Chairman Michael Selig said in January that the agency intended to develop formal rules for prediction markets, after withdrawing an earlier proposa

Chainalysis reports 47% of crypto firms meet strict compliance standards in 2026

<p>The rise in compliance among crypto firms by 2026 signals a maturing industry, yet gaps with traditional finance highlight ongoing challenges.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/chainalysis-crypto-compliance-standards-2026/">Chainalysis reports 47% of crypto firms meet strict compliance standards in 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US charges Google engineer with insider trading on Polymarket over search trend bets

<p>The case highlights growing regulatory scrutiny on prediction markets, raising questions about data security and market manipulation risks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/google-engineer-insider-trading-polymarket-3/">US charges Google engineer with insider trading on Polymarket over search trend bets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran targets US airbase after Trump dismisses Hormuz deal report

<p>The escalation in military actions heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and influencing central bank policies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-targets-us-airbase-hormuz-deal/">Iran targets US airbase after Trump dismisses Hormuz deal report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

IG Australia Launches MCP Server, Opens Its Trading Platform to ChatGPT

The Australian division of IG Group now allows traders to connect their trading platform directly to ChatGPT by bringing its CFD Assistant to the ChatGPT App Store. The connection allows traders to ask the AI assistant about their open positions, P&amp;Ls, watchlists, real-time market sentiment, and other account-related data and analysis.Another Broker Brings an MCP ServerAlthough IG Australia launched it as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, it is currently limited to ChatGPT connections o

UBS family office clients are quietly pulling money out of the US

<p>The shift in investment strategies by global family offices may signal a long-term trend towards diversification and reduced US market reliance.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ubs-family-offices-cut-us-exposure/">UBS family office clients are quietly pulling money out of the US</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Oil prices surge over 2% as Iran and US trade air strikes, sending shockwaves through crypto markets

<p>Geopolitical tensions highlight vulnerabilities in global markets, impacting oil and crypto, while boosting interest in decentralized finance.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/oil-prices-surge-iran-us-strikes-crypto/">Oil prices surge over 2% as Iran and US trade air strikes, sending shockwaves through crypto markets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US sanctions Iran’s Strait of Hormuz authority amid rising tensions

<p>US sanctions on Iran's Strait of Hormuz authority heighten geopolitical risks, potentially destabilizing global energy markets and diplomacy.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-sanctions-irans-strait-of-hormuz-authority-amid-rising-tensions/">US sanctions Iran&#8217;s Strait of Hormuz authority amid rising tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

CryptoProcessing by Coinspaid to Showcase Stablecoin Payment Gateway at IFX EXPO International 2026

CryptoProcessing by Coinspaid, a stablecoin payment provider with over 11 years ofindustry experience, has announced its participation in IFX EXPO International 2026. Thecompany will present its full suite of crypto payment solutions designed to help businessesacross Forex,iGaming, travel, fintech, and e-commerce accept digital assets and seamlesslyconvert them to fiat.Bridging the Gap Between Crypto Users and BusinessesAs cryptocurrency adoption continues to accelerate globally, businesses face

Porter Stansberry Warns of US Financial Collapse by 2029 on Pompliano Podcast

Financial analyst and Stansberry Research founder Porter Stansberry has told Anthony Pompliano that the U.S. is heading toward a sweeping monetary reset by 2029, pointing to Social Security’s structural collapse, accelerating dollar debasement, and more. Stansberry’s Case for a 2029 Financial Reckoning Stansberry’s thesis is rooted in what he calls the “Fourth Turning,” a generational [&#8230;]

US and Iran exchange strikes as Hormuz deal hopes fade, Bitcoin drops below $73K

<p>Escalating US-Iran tensions threaten global oil supply stability, potentially driving inflation and impacting monetary policy and risk assets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-iran-strikes-hormuz-bitcoin-drop/">US and Iran exchange strikes as Hormuz deal hopes fade, Bitcoin drops below $73K</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards strike US airbase after American operation near Bandar Abbas

<p>The escalation risks disrupting global oil supply, heightening geopolitical tensions, and impacting financial markets, especially oil and crypto.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-irgc-strikes-us-airbase-bandar-abbas/">Iran&#8217;s Revolutionary Guards strike US airbase after American operation near Bandar Abbas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Ethereum Price Drops Below $2K: Another Fall Ahead?

The Ethereum price fell below the key $2,000 level.The ETH price crash has created a buy-the-dip opportunity.Whale activity and exchange outflows signal a positive sentiment.The Ethereum price has plunged below the critical $2,000 mark for the first time in weeks. While ETH managed to hold this level recently, the current slump has sparked uncertainty across the crypto market.Sharp price swings usually trigger fear and panic among retail traders. But here, the traders see this crash as a “buy th

Crypto Volume Indicators: How to Read Trading Volume

Crypto Volume Indicators: How to Read Trading VolumePrice can fool you fast: a candle jumps, a breakout looks clean, a token starts moving, and the chart makes it feel obvious. Then price snaps back, volume disappears, and the setup falls apart.That’s why volume helps. It shows whether a move has real participation behind it, or whether it’s just noise. In this guide, you’ll learn how to read volume indicators crypto traders use, where they help, where they mislead, and how to use them without o

XRP drops 4% below $1.3 amid heavy selling, $1.1 support in focus

<p>XRP's price drop and breached support levels may erode investor confidence, potentially hindering its ability to reach future price targets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/xrp-drops-4-below-13-amid-heavy-selling-11-support-in-focus/">XRP drops 4% below $1.3 amid heavy selling, $1.1 support in focus</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7B deal to consolidate software licenses across military branches

<p>Centralizing software procurement enhances military efficiency and IT modernization, but execution risks could impact Dell's reputation and operations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/pentagon-microsoft-9-7b-software-deal/">Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7B deal to consolidate software licenses across military branches</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

BMLL Adds Prop Trading Firm Five Rings to Its Client Advisory Board

BMLL hasadded Five Rings, a New York proprietary trading firm, to the advisory board ituses to shape its product roadmap, the market data company said today (Thursday).The move puts a second prop firm on a panel that already counts some of thebiggest names in institutional finance.Five Ringsjoins the Client Product Advisory Board alongside Berenberg, Kepler Cheuvreux,Norges Bank Investment Management, Optiver, Rothschild &amp; Co Redburn, StateStreet Global Advisors and Stifel. BMLL said the fir

Google Employee’s Near-Perfect Polymarket Bets End in Insider Trading Charges

A Google employee made $1.2 million on Polymarket markets related to the search engine giant’s official Year in Search list for 2025. Now, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has charged the person with insider trading.Is It Just a Small Example of Insider Trading?According to the regulatory announcement yesterday (Wednesday), the Swiss resident used sensitive non-public information to place bets on the prediction market.“As I have said repeatedly, the Commission will not tolerate fr

Most Innovative Brokers in Asia 2026: Feature Overview

The Asian capital markets demand high precision from retail brokerages. Heading into 2026, the retail CFD landscape across the APAC region relies heavily on deep technological innovation. Professional traders require advanced architectural platforms that move beyond basic execution. They look for automated algorithmic mapping, institutional grade data feeds, and fully integrated cross asset accessibility.In this specific sector, baseline execution speed is an assumption. We examine three promine