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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

Paxful Pleads Guilty as DOJ Imposes $4 Million Criminal Penalty

Paxful’s guilty plea and $4 million penalty underscore deep regulatory concerns as U.S. authorities move to spotlight illicit crypto activity and the risks posed by platforms that operated with weak safeguards. Paxful Faces Criminal Penalty for Illicit Crypto Activity The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Dec. 10 that Paxful Holdings Inc. agreed to […]

YouTube taps PayPal to bring stablecoin payments to its platform

<p>YouTube's adoption of stablecoin payments could accelerate mainstream crypto acceptance and reshape digital content monetization strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/stablecoin-payouts-youtube-paypal/">YouTube taps PayPal to bring stablecoin payments to its platform</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Gemini Titan Enters US Prediction Markets With Yes-or-No Event Contracts

Gemini Titan now holds a U.S. license to offer prediction markets, setting up a fierce push for trader liquidity as the platform challenges rivals, draws in new market flow, and builds toward a broader lineup of future derivatives products. Gemini Titan’s New Approval Fuels Expansion Into US Prediction Markets Crypto platform Gemini Space Station Inc. [&#8230;]

XRP ETF from 21shares goes live after SEC declares S-1 effective

<p>The launch of 21shares' XRP ETF may boost crypto adoption and competition, enhancing investor access to diverse digital assets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/xrp-etf-launch-sec-approval/">XRP ETF from 21shares goes live after SEC declares S-1 effective</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Crypto CEOs Step Into CFTC Council as Market Structure Shifts

Crypto heavyweights step directly into the regulatory core as the CFTC’s new CEO Innovation Council pulls top exchange leaders into fast-moving debates on tokenization, collateral, 24/7 trading, and the evolving derivatives framework set to guide U.S. market modernization. CFTC Taps Top Crypto Chiefs as Market-Structure Momentum Builds Crypto’s growing influence in U.S. market-structure policy advanced [&#8230;]

DTCC cleared to tokenize traditional securities on blockchain

<p>DTCC's move to tokenize securities could accelerate the integration of traditional finance with digital markets, enhancing liquidity and innovation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/dtcc-blockchain-securities-service/">DTCC cleared to tokenize traditional securities on blockchain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Michael Saylor teases potential bank meeting on Bitcoin

<p>Saylor's bank meeting hints at growing institutional interest in Bitcoin, potentially influencing broader financial market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bank-meeting-bitcoin-saylor/">Michael Saylor teases potential bank meeting on Bitcoin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

JPMorgan Hits Landmark Breakthrough Using Public Blockchain Rails

JPMorgan hit a landmark breakthrough by issuing Galaxy’s commercial paper on Solana, with Coinbase and Franklin Templeton participating, signaling accelerating institutional momentum toward programmable, transparent on-chain rails reshaping how real financial instruments move across public blockchain markets. JPMorgan Showcases Institutional Blockchain Momentum J.P. Morgan, a global financial institution, announced on Dec. 11 that it arranged [&#8230;]

FAR Labs Hosts Builders Night, Unveils FAR AI in Dubai

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. DUBAI, UAE — December 11th, 2025 — Investors, fund managers, and infrastructure builders gathered at Monkey Bar Dubai on December 3rd for FAR Labs’ first public event. “Proof of Inference: DePIN &#038; AI Builders Night” ran alongside Binance Blockchain Week and served as the unveiling of [&#8230;]

The $6.6 trillion nightmare scenario that has Senate Democrats trying to kill stablecoin yield immediately

The US Congress is closer than ever to defining federal rules for digital assets, yet the question of whether stablecoins can provide yield has slowed the process more than agency turf battles or token classification.Notably, the House has already advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, outlining a path for certain tokens to move from securities regulation to CFTC oversight.At the same time, the US Senate is shaping a parallel package that divides responsibilities between the Agriculture

Coinbase set to unveil prediction markets and tokenized stocks on Dec. 17

<p>Coinbase's expansion into prediction markets and tokenized stocks could significantly reshape on-chain finance and trading dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/coinbase-prediction-markets-tokenized-stocks/">Coinbase set to unveil prediction markets and tokenized stocks on Dec. 17</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Stablecoins Power Australia’s Financial Infrastructure, Zodia Study Finds

A new Zodia Custody study highlights that stablecoins are functioning as the “quiet plumbing” behind key financial operations in Australia, with adoption driven by practical utility rather than speculation. Key Use Cases and Impact According to a new Zodia Custody study, stablecoins are functioning as the “quiet plumbing” behind payments, treasury operations, trading infrastructure, and [&#8230;]

Terraform Labs’ Founder Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

Key Highlights Do Kwon, founder of Terraform Labs, was sentenced to 15 years in U.S. federal prison for&#8230;

US Court Hands Down 15-Year Sentence to Terraform Labs’ Do Kwon

Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has been sentenced to 15 years in a U.S. federal prison for his role in the 2022 collapse of terrausd (UST) and luna (LUNA now LUNC), with the possibility of serving the second half of his term in South Korea. Terra Collapse Leads to 15-Year Prison Sentence for Do [&#8230;]

Belarus Blocks Major Crypto Exchange Websites Over ‘Inappropriate Advertising’

Belarus has blocked access to several major crypto exchanges — including Bitget, Bybit, OKX, BingX, Weex and Gate.com — after authorities flagged “inappropriate advertising” under the country’s Mass Media Law. Advertising Violations Cited The websites of several global cryptocurrency platforms, including Bitget, Bybit and OKX, have been blocked in Belarus, effective Dec. 10, following a [&#8230;]

Ethereum Taker Activity Rebounds on Binance Amid Easing Sell Pressure 

The Ethereum price is expected to retest the $3,100 region as potential support after a major breakout.   Recent&#8230;

Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison tied to $40 billion Terra crypto collapse

<p>Do Kwon receives 15 years in prison for his role in the Luna crash sentencing, following the $40B collapse of the Terra ecosystem.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/luna-crash-sentencing-do-kwon/">Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison tied to $40 billion Terra crypto collapse</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin liquidity is drying up in specific regions as a new “pay-to-exit” model quietly takes over

Belarus expanded platform blocking in December, tightening access to exchanges and reinforcing a High-Tech Park perimeter for residents.The move fits a wider access playbook across EMEA and APAC that now uses telecom blocklists, app-store removals, and KYC gates to shape who reaches the same BTC and USDT order books.The practical result is a de facto return of capital controls in a digital wrapper, where passports, IP ranges, and local licenses set the trading venue and the price to exit.Belarus

Tokenized Gold Joins Falcon’s Staking Suite in Latest Real-World Asset Push

Falcon Finance has opened the door for tokenized gold staking, adding XAUT to its expanding vault lineup as real-world assets continue to seep deeper into onchain finance. Falcon Unveils New XAUT Vault Falcon Finance is weaving tokenized gold into its growing staking roster, unveiling an XAUT Staking Vault that lets users earn structured returns without [&#8230;]