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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

GTCFX to Take Center Stage at iFX EXPO Dubai 2026 as Elite Sponsor

Dubai, UAE – February 2026 — Meet GTCFX at Booth 6 at iFX EXPO Dubai 2026, taking place from 10–12 February at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event will welcome 10,000+ trading professionals from 130+ countries to connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of the global forex and fintech industries.GTCFX, a globally trusted and multi-regulated forex broker, has confirmed its participation as an Elite Sponsor of the region’s most influential trading industry exhibition. iFX EXPO Dubai pro

Trade Smarter: BitMEX Brings Hyperliquid Copy Trading to Its Platform

BitMEX has launched copy trading that enables users to replicate the strategies of top traders from Hyperliquid. Through a dedicated leaderboard, users can copy or reverse copy up to five traders with customizable risk controls. Bridging Centralized Reliability with Perp DEX Innovation BitMEX has announced the launch of Hyperliquid copy trading, a new feature that […]

Strategy plans to launch Bitcoin security program to address quantum threats

<p>The initiative highlights the need for proactive measures in the crypto industry to safeguard against future technological threats.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-security-program-combat-quantum/">Strategy plans to launch Bitcoin security program to address quantum threats</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

‘I’ve Never Been More Bullish on Crypto’: Balaji Srinivasan on Why Today’s Price Doesn’t Reflect What’s Coming

Crypto’s real trajectory is being missed by markets obsessed with volatility, as decentralized networks quietly position themselves to replace failing global institutions and reshape economics, governance, and coordination, according to Balaji Srinivasan. Why Balaji Srinivasan Says Crypto’s Future Is Bigger Than Price Charts Balaji Srinivasan shared on social media platform X on Feb. 5, 2026, [&#8230;]

XRP Falls, But Institutional Utility Expands Through Hex Trust–Flare Deal

XRP fundamentals are strengthening as institutional infrastructure expands, unlocking new onchain utility and regulated access that could reshape demand even while price action lags amid broader market pressure. XRP Pulls Back While Hex Trust and Flare Build Institutional Utility Layer XRP fundamentals remain increasingly bullish even as short-term price action stays subdued. Hex Trust, a [&#8230;]

Crypto Fear and Greed Index sinks to 9 after $2.7B in leveraged erased

<p>The plunge in investor sentiment highlights the volatility and uncertainty in crypto markets, potentially impacting future adoption and regulation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/crypto-fear-index-falls-9/">Crypto Fear and Greed Index sinks to 9 after $2.7B in leveraged erased</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitwise Anticipates Strong Crypto Rebound Following Prolonged Winter Capitulation

The crypto market has been locked in a deep, prolonged winter since early 2025, but signs suggest the downturn may be closer to its end as institutional flows mask pain, retail capitulates and sentiment reaches classic late-stage extremes. Bitwise Predicts Crypto Winter Ending Soon, Setting up Next Bitcoin Rally Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at [&#8230;]

Ripple Signals Next Institutional Liquidity Wave as Hyperliquid Joins Prime

Ripple Prime expands institutional reach into onchain derivatives by integrating Hyperliquid, allowing firms to access decentralized liquidity while managing multi-asset exposures under a single, capital-efficient prime brokerage framework. Institutions Just Got New DeFi On-Ramp as Ripple Backs Hyperliquid Liquidity The expansion of institutional crypto infrastructure continues as platforms integrate decentralized markets. Ripple, a blockchain-based enterprise [&#8230;]

Bitcoin’s Intraday Price Low Skids to $60K, Volatility Spikes, and Traders Brace for What Comes Next

The price of bitcoin sliced through the $61,000 mark on Thursday, sliding to an intraday low of $60,000 per coin on Binance as the day’s selling pressure refused to let up. The steep pullback has rattled investors across the board, with chatter everywhere centering on when—if ever—the pressure finally eases. Bitcoin Sinks 17% in a [&#8230;]

Strategist Sees Bitcoin and Cryptos Turning More Violent Than 1929 Stock Collapse

Bitcoin and the broader crypto market now appear more violent than the 1929 U.S. stock crash, as extreme boom-and-bust cycles compress historic levels of risk into years, warns Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone. Strategist Says Bitcoin and Cryptos 2026 Make 1929 Stock Market Crash Look Tame Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone shared on [&#8230;]

Amazon stock sinks 10% despite earnings beat on $200B capex shock

<p>Amazon stock drops over 10% after unveiling $200B AI-related capex plans for 2026, despite strong Q4 earnings.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/amazon-ai-capex-announcement-2026/">Amazon stock sinks 10% despite earnings beat on $200B capex shock</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bullish Logs $564M Q4 Loss as Bitcoin Options Volume Breaks $9B

This week, the crypto asset exchange Bullish reported a steep fourth-quarter net loss even as adjusted revenue, EBITDA, and activity in its bitcoin options market climbed sharply, pointing to a widening gap between headline results and underlying operating momentum. Bullish Earnings Reveal Options Growth Outpacing Accounting Pain On Thursday, Bullish said net income for the [&#8230;]

Tether acquires 12% stake in Gold.com in $150M strategic investment

<p>Tether acquires 12% of Gold.com as gold-backed XAUT surpasses $2.4B and leads $5.5B tokenized gold market after metal hit $5.5K in January.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/tether-gold-investment-strategy/">Tether acquires 12% stake in Gold.com in $150M strategic investment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Strategy posts $12.4B Q4 loss as Bitcoin sinks to $64K and stock tumbles 17%

<p>Strategy suffers $12.4B Q4 loss as Bitcoin market downturn sinks BTC to $64K, stock down 17%, yet affirms its long-term Bitcoin strategy.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-market-downturn-strategy-loss/">Strategy posts $12.4B Q4 loss as Bitcoin sinks to $64K and stock tumbles 17%</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Katie Stockton: Bitcoin’s bearish reversal signals a market shift, Ethereum set to outperform in the long term, and the role of technical analysis in volatile conditions | Unchained

Bitcoin's bearish reversal hints at a potential market low amid rising volatility and shifting sentiment.The post Katie Stockton: Bitcoin&#8217;s bearish reversal signals a market shift, Ethereum set to outperform in the long term, and the role of technical analysis in volatile conditions | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Peter Brandt Warns Bitcoin Is Facing ‘Campaign Selling’

Lately, veteran trader Peter Brandt has been flashing a bearish read on bitcoin, leaning on old-school chart work, familiar technical formations in recent price action, and the kind of market scar tissue that only decades of trading can provide. On Thursday, when bitcoin sank awfully close to the $60,000 handle, Brandt cautioned that the move [&#8230;]

XRP Down Nearly 45% From January Peak Following Brutal 15% Intraday Crash

On Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, XRP suffered one of its steepest declines of the year, plunging 15% in 24 hours to a low of $1.22. This crash wiped out nearly 45% of its value since its January peak and erased gains dating back to late 2024. Steep Losses and Derivatives Liquidations The bearish sentiment gripping [&#8230;]

XTB Hires Ex-Revolut Marketer as It Ramps Up Marketing Spend

Zoe Gralinska-Sakai has joined XTB online investing asHead of Regional Marketing for the UK, France and Italy, according to an updateon her LinkedIn profile. She is based in Warsaw, where the Polish-foundedbrokerage is growing its international footprint.Joining XTB amid Expanding European FootprintShe joins the broker amid an ongoing expansion push, with XTB expecting to serve more than 2 million users globally through its multi-assetinvestment app."Turning the page! Excited to share I've joine

Bitcoin Price Plunges Toward $60,000 as $1 Billion in Liquidations Hit in 24 Hours

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Price Plunges Toward $60,000 as $1 Billion in Liquidations Hit in 24 HoursBitcoin price is experiencing one of the most dramatic selloffs in its history Thursday, sliding sharply through key support levels and sparking massive liquidations in the derivatives market. According to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data, the world’s largest cryptocurrency crashed through critical floors, dipping towards the $62,000 floor, marking the largest raw dollar drawdown ever recorded for BTC.The