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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

Meta’s $17.1 billion settlement marks a new chapter in social media regulation

This settlement sets a precedent for stricter social media regulations, potentially reshaping industry standards and youth protection policies.The post Meta’s $17.1 billion settlement marks a new chapter in social media regulation appeared firs...

US resumes Kyiv talks after meeting with Putin in Moscow

Increased U.S. diplomatic engagement may signal a shift towards serious peace talks, impacting geopolitical strategies and market dynamics.The post US resumes Kyiv talks after meeting with Putin in Moscow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Brent oil gains 0.8% at open after US attacks Iranian tankers

Heightened U.S.-Iran tensions risk disrupting global oil supply, potentially driving Brent crude prices to new highs amid market volatility.The post Brent oil gains 0.8% at open after US attacks Iranian tankers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Supreme Court allows party committees advertising discounts for midterms

The ruling may amplify the influence of well-funded party committees, potentially reshaping campaign dynamics and market strategies.The post Supreme Court allows party committees advertising discounts for midterms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Lavrov accuses Germany of moving towards war with Russia

Heightened tensions may destabilize regional security, affecting diplomatic negotiations and increasing market uncertainty over military actions.The post Lavrov accuses Germany of moving towards war with Russia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Clarity Act faces hurdles during lame duck session of Congress

The Clarity Act's delay risks prolonging regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. crypto market, potentially hindering innovation and competitiveness.The post Clarity Act faces hurdles during lame duck session of Congress appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic commits over $100B to AWS as IPO prospectus prepares to reveal deal details

Anthropic's massive AWS investment signals a transformative shift in AI-cloud partnerships, potentially reshaping tech industry dynamics.The post Anthropic commits over $100B to AWS as IPO prospectus prepares to reveal deal details appeared first on...

Pentagon claims existing funds cover Iran war costs while seeking $80 billion more

The Pentagon's funding request highlights tensions over military spending priorities and raises questions about war powers and fiscal accountability.The post Pentagon claims existing funds cover Iran war costs while seeking $80 billion more appeared...

OpenAI’s chief scientist warns that advanced AI models are becoming harder to align and control

The increasing difficulty in aligning AI models underscores the urgent need for global regulatory frameworks to ensure safety and control.The post OpenAI’s chief scientist warns that advanced AI models are becoming harder to align and control a...

Three DeFi projects face possible exclusion from future Arbitrum DAO programs

Arbitrum's Watchdog Committee, a grant oversight body, has given three DeFi projects until a tentative Sept. 10 deadline to answer high-severity misuse findings and return funds it considers unresolved, or face separate votes on permanent exclusion f...

Orionx halts withdrawals ahead of permanent shutdown after $7M custody shortfall

The shutdown highlights the critical need for stringent regulatory oversight and transparency in cryptocurrency exchanges to protect investors.The post Orionx halts withdrawals ahead of permanent shutdown after $7M custody shortfall appeared first on...

Bitcoin Whale Shifts 1,260 BTC as 75 Casascius Coins Are Peeled

Following the 2010 dormant bitcoin wallets that shifted 600 vintage BTC from the Satoshi-era, another whale with a wallet first created in 2016, shifted 1,260.77 BTC worth over $100 million at block height 965770. Decade-Old Bitcoin Stash Turns Into...

‘We Are Whitehats’: Nearly 4,000 BTC Drained From Blockstream’s Liquid Peg

According to several reports, nearly 4,000 bitcoin worth roughly $319 million appear to have moved out of the Liquid Network’s federation wallet Sunday, followed by an onchain message from an unidentified party claiming, “we are whitehats. contact us...

Bitcoin’s faces a weird new macro reality as the Fed turns off the tap and Treasury opens the floodgates

Bitcoin's current rally started when the Treasury Department announced on Aug. 19 that, beginning Sept. 9, it would at least double the maximum size of certain buyback operations for government bonds with 10 to 30 years left to maturity, raising the...

Difficulty Rises, Hashprice Rips 22% as Bitcoin Hashrate Stalls

While bitcoin’s price has fueled mining revenue, miners experienced a moderate difficulty rise of 1.31% at block height 965664. The latest change marks the eighth difficulty increase in 2026. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Climbs 1.31% At present, Bitcoin...

How Bitmine could surpass its 5% Ethereum goal without buying more ETH

Bitmine is still buying Ethereum, even as staking may make further purchases unnecessary to reach its 5% ownership target.The Nasdaq-listed treasury company disclosed that it acquired 53,501 ETH in the week through Aug. 30, taking its holdings to 5.9...

Bitcoin Fork BTCB2 Hits $1,799 as Thin Liquidity Fuels Wild Ride

This weekend, the crypto community is once again discussing the crypto asset that was born after the Bitcoin chain split that occurred on Aug. 8, 2026, at block height 961632. Over the last few hours, the asset dubbed “bitcoin blake2” or “BTCB2” has...

Bitcoin ETF inflows fall 76% entering Labor Day break as only BlackRock and Fidelity attract fresh money

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded net inflows of $174.6 million on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.Only funds from BlackRock and Fidelity attracted positive net flows, according to Farside Investors' daily table, leaving the final US exchange sess...

Isar Aerospace becomes first commercial entity to launch rocket into orbit from continental Europe

Isar Aerospace's success marks a pivotal shift in European space autonomy, reducing reliance on foreign launch providers and enhancing strategic resilience.The post Isar Aerospace becomes first commercial entity to launch rocket into orbit from conti...