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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

IRS proposes rule allowing crypto exchanges to deliver tax forms only electronically

<p>IRS proposes rule allowing crypto exchanges to deliver Form 1099 DA tax forms electronically and end paper statements for customers.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/irs-crypto-reporting-digital-delivery/">IRS proposes rule allowing crypto exchanges to deliver tax forms only electronically</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Israel’s Iran war will soon cost the equivalent of 41,300 Bitcoin every week

Israel’s Finance Ministry has put a weekly price tag on the country’s widening war with Iran, estimating that the economy could take a hit of more than 9 billion shekels (equivalent to $2.93 billion) a week if emergency limits on activity remain in place.The estimate links the economic toll to the Home Front Command’s current “red” restrictions, which include school closures, travel restrictions, and a shift to essential services.According to Reuters, the finance officials also outlined a less r

Justin Sun Says “Just Buying More” as Tron Inc. Stacks 684.9M TRX in Growing Treasury

Key Takeaways:Tron Inc. purchased 175, 251 TRX priced at approximately $0.29, and went through its treasury.The company currently has a total of over 684.9 million TRX making it clear that it is interested in purchasing more.TRON founder Justin Sun commented that he is in support of this and wrote “Just buying more” on X.Tron Inc. continues to stock up in its crypto-treasury since it has increasingly become engaged with the TRX which is a token of the TRON blockchain.. The latest purchase came a

American Bitcoin reaches 6,500 BTC treasury as mining strategy expands

<p>American Bitcoin expands its treasury to 6,500 BTC after adding 500 coins in three weeks while boosting mining capacity and insider buys.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/american-bitcoin-holdings-increase/">American Bitcoin reaches 6,500 BTC treasury as mining strategy expands</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

"Dubai Doesn’t Pause Easily": Missiles Hit City, but CFD and Crypto Firms Prioritize Resilience

Dubai has emerged over the past several years as a key hubfor CFD brokers, trading firms, and crypto exchanges. The city attractedcompanies with incentives including Dubai International Financial Centre andVirtual Assets Regulatory Authority licensing, zero corporate tax, and rapidcompany setup.Major firms, such as IG Group, CMC Markets, Pepperstone,Saxo Bank, Plus500, and Capital.com, have established offices in the downtownarea. Capital.com’s MENA headquarters and CFI are also located nearby.U

NYSE Parent ICE Invests in OKX at $25 Billion Valuation

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has invested in crypto exchange OKX at a $25 billion valuation. The partnership aims to accelerate the development of tokenized stocks and deepen the integration between traditional finance and digital assets. Wall Street Giant Invests in Crypto Exchange OKX Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), [&#8230;]

U.S. Federal Contractor’s Son Arrested in $46 Million Theft of Seized Government Crypto

Bitcoin MagazineU.S. Federal Contractor&#8217;s Son Arrested in $46 Million Theft of Seized Government CryptoJohn Daghita, an alleged U.S. government contractor accused of stealing more than $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), was arrested last night on the island of Saint Martin in a coordinated operation between the FBI and French authorities. The arrest, confirmed via tweet by FBI Director Kash Patel, involved the French Gendarmerie’s elite tactical unit and t

US government contractor’s son arrested after allegedly stealing $46M in crypto from Marshals Service

<p>The arrest highlights vulnerabilities in government asset management and underscores the need for enhanced security measures in handling digital assets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/government-contractor-son-arrested-stealing-crypto-marshals-service/">US government contractor&#8217;s son arrested after allegedly stealing $46M in crypto from Marshals Service</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

American Bitcoin Expands Treasury to 6,500 BTC as Eric Trump Accuses Big Banks of Lobbying Against Crypto

Bitcoin MagazineAmerican Bitcoin Expands Treasury to 6,500 BTC as Eric Trump Accuses Big Banks of Lobbying Against CryptoAmerican Bitcoin, a bitcoin mining company backed by the Trump family, has expanded its corporate treasury to more than 6,500 bitcoin, placing the firm among the largest publicly traded holders of the digital asset as it continues to scale its mining operations.The company disclosed the updated holdings this week, with co-founder and chief strategy officer Eric Trump stating t

FBI Arrests Virginia Man Linked to $46M US Marshals Crypto Wallet Theft

Federal authorities have arrested Virginia resident John Daghita in connection with the alleged theft of tens of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency tied to wallets managed by the U.S. Marshals Service. U.S. Government Contractor Accused of Stealing $46M in Cryptocurrency From U.S. Marshals Service Arrested in Saint Martin FBI Director Kash Patel said on March [&#8230;]

Ripple expands institutional futures access through Coinbase Derivatives

<p>Ripple Prime integrates Coinbase Derivatives through Nodal Clear, giving institutional clients access to regulated crypto futures trading.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ripple-crypto-derivatives-access/">Ripple expands institutional futures access through Coinbase Derivatives</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Morgan Stanley Advances Spot Bitcoin ETF Plan With Amendment Detailing BTC Holding Strategy

Morgan Stanley moves closer to launching a spot bitcoin ETF, unveiling new structural details and custody partners as the Wall Street giant positions its proposed Bitcoin Trust to track the digital asset’s market price. Morgan Stanley’s Latest Filing Reveals Structure and Custody for Planned Spot Bitcoin ETF Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., a subsidiary of [&#8230;]

Backpack Appoints Former CFTC Acting Chair as President

Key HighlightsBackpack has announced the appointment of former CFTC Acting Chairman Mark Wetjen as U.S. PresidentAt the CFTC, Wetjen supervised derivatives oversight under Dodd-Frank and chaired the agency’s inaugural public meeting on Bitcoin and crypto derivatives in October 2014His appointment comes after the platform launched on-chain IPO access to subscribe to SEC-registered equities tokenized on Solana with on-chain allocations and settlementOn March 5, Backpack announced the appointment o

Ripple quietly appears inside Wall Street’s stock-clearing system as it expands XRP payments platform

Ripple is sharpening its argument that it can help institutions move value across traditional rails, stablecoins, and blockchain networks.On March 2, DTCC’s National Securities Clearing Corporation updated its MPID directory to add Ripple-owned “Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC” for its first trade. The entry appears under the OTC column.A day later, Ripple said its payments business is now “end-to-end,” covering the full lifecycle “from collection to payout” for both fiat and stablecoin flows.Ri

Alpin Yukseloglu: AI will revolutionize crypto security, superhuman auditors are on the horizon, and emerging markets offer high-yield opportunities | Bankless

AI advancements are set to revolutionize crypto security, potentially eliminating critical vulnerabilities in smart contracts.The post Alpin Yukseloglu: AI will revolutionize crypto security, superhuman auditors are on the horizon, and emerging markets offer high-yield opportunities | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

NYSE Parent Company ICE Invests in Crypto Exchange OKX at $25 Billion Valuation

Bitcoin MagazineNYSE Parent Company ICE Invests in Crypto Exchange OKX at $25 Billion ValuationIntercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has made a strategic investment in crypto exchange OKX, valuing the platform at $25 billion, marking one of the most significant partnerships between a global exchange operator and a crypto trading firm.The investment, announced Thursday, forms part of a broader collaboration between Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and OKX ai

Russian Central Bank Proposes Allowing Banks and Brokers to Obtain Crypto Licenses

The Bank of Russia has proposed allowing banks and brokerage firms to obtain licenses to operate crypto exchanges, a move that would place traditional financial institutions at the center of the country’s future regulated digital asset market.The proposal was outlined by Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina at an annual meeting with credit organisations. According to the regulator, existing financial institutions already have compliance infrastructure that could be used to supervise crypto tr

Opinion ($OPN) Expands Market Presence After Major Exchange Listings

Key Highlights:Opinion ($OPN) launched with an initial circulating supply of 198.5 million tokens, representing 19.85% of its total 1 billion supply.Major exchanges including Binance, Coinbase, Bybit, and HTX are moving to list the token, expanding early liquidity and market access.The project’s roadmap outlines ecosystem growth in 2026, focusing on governance, integrations, and prediction-market infrastructure.Opinion ($OPN), a new crypto based on prediction-market infrastructure, has been expa

Bitcoin Rally Stalls Hard at $73K Ceiling as Traders Eye Fragile Support

Bitcoin traded at $72,648 on March 5, 2026, consolidating between $72,600 support and $73,100 resistance after an overnight push higher lost momentum. Technical indicators across the 1-hour, 4-hour, and daily charts show a market hovering in neutral territory as momentum indicators flatten and key moving averages point in competing directions. Bitcoin Chart Outlook The one-hour [&#8230;]