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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

Bitcoin Price Faces $82K Wall as Weekend Momentum Fizzles

At 9:30 a.m., bitcoin’s price was clocking roughly $79,750 to $80,100 per unit on Sept. 6, stuck in a tight weekend range after its early-September run above $82,000 lost steam. There’s a great deal happening under the surface, though: BTC&#821...

It’s a Memecoin World and We’re Just Living in It — Week in Review

This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the wee...

Miner Weekly: Bitcoin Miners Unplug 23% as AI Revenue Surges 52%

Bitcoin’s second-quarter unplug looked like capitulation. It wasn’t. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocksbridge Consulting curating the latest news in energy, compute, infrastructure, and data analysis from The E...

Inside the 15-minute trading pulse that moves $14 billion in Bitcoin perpetual futures

At 14:59:59 UTC, Bitcoin perpetual futures look like any other electronic market, with prices flickering and orders flowing from traders around the world.But when the clock turns to 15:00:00, the market instantly becomes busier: more trades go throug...

Bukele Denies El Salvador Transferred Its Bitcoin Reserve

President Nayib Bukele denied claims that El Salvador was ceding control of its strategic bitcoin reserve to a private operator, calling these allegations “totally false.” Bukele stressed that only Chivo Wallet shares were transferred to...

NS RedForce wins first map at VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 grand final

NS RedForce's momentum in the grand final highlights their dominance and sets a strong precedent for their performance at Champions 2026.The post NS RedForce wins first map at VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 2 grand final appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Everton faces Manchester United in Premier League clash as both sides chase early-season momentum

This match could redefine early-season trajectories, impacting managerial tenures and setting the tone for both clubs' campaigns.The post Everton faces Manchester United in Premier League clash as both sides chase early-season momentum appeared first...

Xi Jinping promotes China as stable alternative to US under Trump

Xi's diplomatic strategy may enhance China's global influence, potentially reshaping international alliances and economic partnerships.The post Xi Jinping promotes China as stable alternative to US under Trump appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tether aims to become a top 5 buyer of US Treasuries

Tether's growing role in US Treasuries could stabilize demand but risks market disruption if rapid redemptions occur, impacting financial systems.The post Tether aims to become a top 5 buyer of US Treasuries appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strategy and Robinhood now lead a $4.5 billion large-cap ETF that was not built for crypto

A $4.5 billion US large-cap stock fund now has two crypto-sensitive companies at the top of its portfolio.The Fundstrat Granny Shots US Large Cap ETF's Sept. 4 holdings snapshot ranked Bitcoin-treasury company Strategy (MSTR) first at 3.02% and retai...

Iran has 30 million barrels of oil left for China, says Treasury Secretary Bessent

US sanctions on Iran could destabilize global oil markets, strain Iran's economy, and test US-China relations amid geopolitical tensions.The post Iran has 30 million barrels of oil left for China, says Treasury Secretary Bessent appeared first on Cry...

Regional powers condemn Israeli ministers over Gaza displacement remarks

Regional condemnation may heighten diplomatic pressure on Israel, potentially influencing international policies on Palestinian statehood.The post Regional powers condemn Israeli ministers over Gaza displacement remarks appeared first on Crypto Brief...

China’s two largest banks plan to raise $39B through private placements to shore up capital buffers

China's strategic capital infusion into major banks highlights its commitment to stabilizing the financial sector amid economic pressures.The post China’s two largest banks plan to raise $39B through private placements to shore up capital buffe...

US strikes three Iranian oil tankers as US-Iran maritime conflict escalates

The escalating US-Iran maritime conflict threatens global oil supply stability, potentially driving up prices and increasing geopolitical tensions.The post US strikes three Iranian oil tankers as US-Iran maritime conflict escalates appeared first on...

Orionx shuts down after audit reveals $7M custody gap

The closure of Orionx highlights the critical need for stringent regulatory oversight and robust internal controls in the crypto industry.The post Orionx shuts down after audit reveals $7M custody gap appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OPEC+ set to maintain oil output policy unchanged at Sunday meeting

OPEC+'s unchanged policy stabilizes short-term oil supply, but 2027's quota decisions could disrupt markets amid geopolitical tensions.The post OPEC+ set to maintain oil output policy unchanged at Sunday meeting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale Awakens, Moves $48M in Vintage BTC

On Saturday, at block height 965639 through block 965646, a set of 12 distinct transfers from wallets created in 2010 shifted 600 BTC worth $47.84 million using current exchange rates. 2010 Bitcoin Miner Suddenly Moves 600 BTC Earlier on Saturday, Bi...

From power laws to AI networks, why complex Bitcoin price models memorize market noise

Bitcoin price forecasting has accumulated an unusually colorful collection of methods.You have basic scarcity models that convert the halving schedule into a price, and run-of-the-mill on-chain models that turn address or transaction activity into va...

Orionx Halts Operations After Audit Uncovers $7M Financial Hole

The exchange terminated operations and stopped withdrawals after an audit found unknown transactions worth over $7 million that moved custodied assets to external wallets. Orionx accused Joaquín Díaz and Roberto Zibert, the exchange’s founding...