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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

American Bitcoin Corp acquires 416 BTC, boosting holdings to 4,783 BTC

<p>American Bitcoin Corp's strategic BTC accumulation may enhance its market influence and long-term value, despite recent stock pressures.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-acquisition-american-corp/">American Bitcoin Corp acquires 416 BTC, boosting holdings to 4,783 BTC</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Allora Integrates the TRON Network, Bringing Decentralized AI-Powered Forecasts to Developers

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. New York, December 10, 2025 — Allora, the intelligence network that combines many AI models into a smarter, adaptive system, today announced that Allora Predictive Intelligence is now live on the TRON network. With this integration, TRON developers can now access decentralized, AI-powered forecasts natively on-chain, [&#8230;]

$1.2B in shorts set to liquidate if Bitcoin hits 95,076

<p>A surge in Bitcoin's price could trigger a cascade of forced buy-ins, amplifying market volatility and potentially driving prices higher.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-short-liquidations-95076/">$1.2B in shorts set to liquidate if Bitcoin hits 95,076</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Retail Investors Get Worldwide UAE Access with eToro as 56% Expect Market Rally

Trading and investing platform eToro has launched a newUAE-Economy Smart Portfolio, providing retail investors worldwide access tocompanies listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai FinancialMarket.Global Investors Adjust Portfolios Amid UncertaintySeparately, eToro’s latest Retail Investor Beat surveyed11,000 investors across 13 countries to assess global retail sentiment worldwide.A majority, 56 percent, expect the current bull market to continue into thenext year. Confidence in po

ECB Plans Digital Euro Launch by 2029 to Enhance European Strategic Autonomy

European Central Bank outlines comprehensive strategy for digital euro implementation, targeting first issuance by 2029 with pilot exercises beginning in 2027. The European Central Bank (ECB) announced its comprehensive digital euro strategy on December 9, 2025, detailing plans to develop a digital currency that complements physical cash while addressing Europe’s strategic technological independence. The proposed [&#8230;]

Binance CEO’s WeChat Hacked to Push Meme Coin—Now Recovered!

Binance co-CEO Yi He&#8217;s WeChat account was hacked to promote MUBARA meme coin. Hackers accumulated 21.16 million MUBARA&#8230;

This New Bitcoin Price Prediction Shows BTC Will Hit “Only” $150K in 2026

WallStreet's most optimistic Bitcoin advocates are retreating from their boldest BTCprice predictions. After watching the leading cryptocurrency plunge nearly 30%from its October peak above $126,000, major financial institutions arerecalibrating their expectations, though their long-term bullish thesis remainsintact.StandardChartered, long a vocal supporter of digital assets, made the most visibleadjustment. The bank slashed its Bitcoin price forecast by half, nowprojecting $150,000 by end of 20

Top 10 Crypto Wallets for Q4 2025: Final Rankings Before 2026

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. Looking for the best Bitcoin and crypto wallets in December 2025? We compare the top Bitcoin and crypto wallets [&#8230;]

OKX Partners With Deltix to Bridge Institutional Trading for Digital Assets in US

OKX and Deltix integrate advanced trading platforms to provide regulated, institutional-grade digital asset market access for U.S. clients. OKX announced a strategic partnership with Deltix to enhance institutional trading capabilities. The collaboration enables U.S. institutional market participants to access digital asset spot markets through Deltix’s professional-grade trading platform, with all client activities routed through OKX’s [&#8230;]

Tokenized Stock Volumes Surge 450% Post-Earnings, Signalling Investor Shift Towards Regulated Crypto Assets

Demand for tokenised US equities is accelerating, making the asset class an important source of liquidity for global trading platforms. Activity around tokenized stocks surged by 450% during the most recent earnings season, suggesting structural shifts in market behaviour, according to recent Bitget research. Spot and futures markets posted month-on-month increases of 452% and 4,468% respectively, indicating that both speculative and long-term investors are gravitating towards these instruments.

LAVA is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that LAVA is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingLAVA trading is live as of December 10, 2025.To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.&nbsp;Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost.Trade on KrakenHere’s some more information about this asset:Lava (LAVA)Lava coordinates traffic from AI agents, wallets, and apps

Crypto market adds $150 billion in 24 hours: Why is Bitcoin up today?

Bitcoin (BTC) trades at $92,900, up 4% on the day, as $150 billion flowed into the total crypto market cap, a 3% gain as of press time.The price briefly touched $94,600 before pulling back, capping a session that saw adoption news from traditional finance converge with macro easing expectations and forced liquidations of leveraged shorts.PNC, the eighth-largest US commercial bank by assets, launched direct spot Bitcoin trading for eligible clients through its proprietary platform. The service ru

Brevis and Aster Team Up to Boost Speed and Security in DEXs

Key Highlights: Brevis and Aster have partnered up to change the way on-chain trading works. With this partnership,&#8230;

Syz Bank Deepens Strategic Collaboration With Taurus to Expand Crypto Services

Swiss private bank Syz joins Taurus to enhance digital asset services and institutional connectivity. Syz Bank and Taurus, a global digital asset infrastructure provider, announced an expanded strategic collaboration in Geneva, Switzerland on December 9, 2025. The partnership deepens their existing relationship, focusing on custody, tokenization, and blockchain connectivity to deliver advanced digital asset services [&#8230;]

"There's a Clear Space Between Tier-One Providers and Everyday Brokerages," Says STARPrime's Jay Mawji

STARPrimehas joined Your Bourse's ecosystem as a Premium Liquidity Provider, givingretail brokers access to aggregated liquidity alongside a bundle of executiontools designed to keep infrastructure costs contained.Accordingto both companies, the partnership addresses a recurring challenge for smallerbrokerages: balancing execution quality with the cost of connectivity, hosting,and reporting infrastructure. Brokersusing STARPrime can now route orders through Your Bourse's matching engine andrecei

Fitch Warns: US Banks’ Crypto Exposure Threatens Credit Ratings

Fitch Ratings warns that U.S. banks’ growing involvement in digital assets carries significant risks and may lead to reassessment of ratings for those with concentrated digital asset exposure. Regulatory Acceptance Drives Mainstream Adoption The U.S. banking sector has recently waded deeper into the digital asset ecosystem, attracted by the promise of lucrative fee income and [&#8230;]

Barclays Backs United Fintech as Fifth Banking Giant Joins Board

UnitedFintech has landed Barclays as its latest banking investor, bringing theBritish lender onto its board as the fifth major financial institution to backthe fintech infrastructure platform in just over two years.Theinvestment puts Barclays alongside BNP Paribas, Citi, Danske Bank and StandardChartered - all of which have put money into United Fintech since 2023. Thecompany operates as an industry-neutral platform connecting banks, assetmanagers and wealth managers with fintech solutions."We'r

FCA Unveils Consumer Tool as The UK Investment Scams Hit 800,000 Victims

TheFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a consumer verification tool thisweek as new data reveals 800,000 people in Britain lost money to investment andpension scams over the past year.FCA Launches “Firm Checker”Theregulator's research covering the 12 months through May 2024 found social mediaand phone calls led as the primary contact methods for fraudsters. About 17% ofvictims who experienced Authorized Push Payment fraud or unauthorizedinvestment scams first encountered the schemes throu

Dormant Silk Road Wallet Moves BTC Amid Rising Institutional Interest

Key Highlights: Silk Road&#8217;s dormant wallets move $3.14 million worth of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood says Bitcoin is stabilizing&#8230;