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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 liquidity has vanished into a “shadow” system where corporate debt cycles now dictate the crash risk

As of Dec. 8, Bitcoin ETFs hold 1,495,160 BTC and public companies hold 1,076,061 BTC. Combined, that’s roughly 2.57 million BTC, substantially more than the 2.09 million BTC sitting on centralized exchanges.The most price-sensitive inventory in Bitcoin’s 19.8 million circulating supply has migrated out of exchange wallets and into structures that respond to different incentives, operate under different regulatory constraints, and mobilize capital on different timelines.The shift is

Bitcoin skeptic Michael Burry says he’s exploring tokenization

<p>Burry's exploration of tokenization suggests a potential shift in traditional finance perspectives, indicating broader crypto acceptance.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/tokenization-in-finance-burry/">Bitcoin skeptic Michael Burry says he&#8217;s exploring tokenization</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

El Salvador’s AuthenticDoc Goes Live: Bitcoin-Powered Signatures Eye $60B DocuSign

Bitcoin MagazineEl Salvador&#8217;s AuthenticDoc Goes Live: Bitcoin-Powered Signatures Eye $60B DocuSignAuthenticDoc, a decentralized digital signature platform developed in El Salvador, launched on November 13, 2025, at the Adopting Bitcoin conference in San Salvador. The tool uses the Nostr protocol for its open-source, decentralized architecture, incorporating Bitcoin-compatible cryptography to enable tamper-proof document verification and user-controlled private keys.Co-founder Fabian, of th

Even Andrew Tate Suspects Bitcoin Whales Are Manipulating Its Price

The cryptocurrency started the day at $89K before shooting up more than 5% to $94K, once again raising questions about the nature of its price movements. Andrew Tate Joins Chorus Suspecting BTC Price Manipulation When a bank CEO, a trader, and an Internet villain agree on something, it’s worth paying attention to. That is the [&#8230;]

Eco expands to Solana to unify $15B stablecoin ecosystem

<p>Eco brings real-time stablecoin bridging and unified liquidity to Solana as stablecoin adoption accelerates toward a projected $3 trillion market.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/solana-stablecoin-liquidity-eco/">Eco expands to Solana to unify $15B stablecoin ecosystem</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

OCC Confirms Banks Can Act as Intermediaries in Crypto Transactions

Bitcoin MagazineOCC Confirms Banks Can Act as Intermediaries in Crypto TransactionsThe Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has clarified that national banks may engage in “riskless principal” transactions involving crypto-assets.In its new Interpretive Letter 1188, the OCC explained that such transactions allow a bank to act as a principal between two customers, buying crypto from one while simultaneously selling it to another.&nbsp;The bank does not hold the assets in inventory, eff

Cathie Wood sees Bitcoin entering a new phase with less severe drawdowns

<p>Institutional adoption of Bitcoin may stabilize its volatility, potentially altering traditional market cycles and influencing future investment strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-institutional-adoption-new-phase/">Cathie Wood sees Bitcoin entering a new phase with less severe drawdowns</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Markets Bet the Farm on a Fed Cut — Now Everyone’s Bracing for the Aftershock

Odds of the U.S. Federal Reserve trimming the federal funds rate at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) jumped on Tuesday, signaling that futures traders and prediction markets have all but planted a flag on a quarter-point cut as the likely outcome. Market Goes All-In on a Quarter-Point Trim Most of Wall Street’s major indexes [&#8230;]

Jack Mallers’ Twenty One Capital Vows to Buy ‘As Much Bitcoin as Possible’

Bitcoin MagazineJack Mallers’ Twenty One Capital Vows to Buy ‘As Much Bitcoin as Possible’Twenty One Capital, the Bitcoin-native company co-founded by Jack Mallers, officially began trading on the New York Stock Exchange today under the ticker XXI, following a business combination with Cantor Equity Partners.The firm debuted with a BTC treasury of 43,514 BTC, valued at roughly $3.9 billion, immediately making it the world’s third-largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder.Speaking live on CNBC, Mall

South Africa's Online Trading Firm Afrimarkets Stripped of Licence, Firm Denies Wrongdoing

Regulatory pressure on South Africa’s online tradingsector has intensified, with Afrimarkets Capital now permanently stripped ofits financial services provider licence after a misconduct probe by theFinancial Sector Conduct Authority.The move follows months of scrutiny into Afrimarkets’business practices and marks a significant step in the regulator’s campaign toaddress misconduct in the retail trading sector.​The FSCA first moved against Afrimarkets Capital (Pty)Ltd (FSP 52813) on 4 July 2025,

On the value of holding the History of Bitcoin in your hands

Bitcoin MagazineOn the value of holding the History of Bitcoin in your handsIn Bitcoin culture, there is still a noticeable gap between the importance of the subject and the forms in which it is presented. Much of what exists is entirely digital, quick to disappear, or shaped by a purely functional aesthetic. Even projects that engage with Bitcoin’s history or its artistic dimension often end up looking more like documentation or marketing than something with cultural presence.When I first saw H

China’s $71 billion Treasury dump exposes a critical gap between Bitcoin’s narrative and central bank reality

The BRICS bloc now counts 11 members, and several of the largest holders have trimmed their US Treasury positions over the past year.China cut its stake by $71.5 billion between September 2024 and September 2025, dropping from $772 billion to $700.5 billion. India reduced holdings by $44.5 billion, Brazil by $61.9 billion, and Saudi Arabia by $9.6 billion, per the US Treasury&#8217;s TIC Major Foreign Holders table.The moves are real, measurable, and concentrated among the bloc&#8217;s heaviest

Bitcoin’s Brutal November: What’s Next for December?

Key Highlights In November, Bitcoin dropped by 17.54% due to massive liquidation events(Like October 10) and intense sell-off&#8230;

Canton Network partners with RedStone to expand DeFi access to $6T assets

<p>Canton Network partners with RedStone to connect $6T in tokenized assets to DeFi using real-time oracles and privacy-focused infrastructure.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/canton-network-redstone-defi-partnership/">Canton Network partners with RedStone to expand DeFi access to $6T assets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

TRON Blockchain Network Announces Completion of Strategic Integration With Revolut

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. BARCELONA, Spain – December 9, 2025 – TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced that Revolut, the global fintech serving over 65 million customers, has selected TRON for a blockchain infrastructure [&#8230;]

Kalshi surpasses $2.8 million volume on Solana as on-chain activity rises

<p>Kalshi Solana prediction markets volume surpasses $2.8 million as on-chain trading rises, boosted by tokenized event contracts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/kalshi-surpasses-2-8m-volume-solana-onchain-defi/">Kalshi surpasses $2.8 million volume on Solana as on-chain activity rises</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

After Bermuda Expansion, CMC Markets Sets Up Office in Warsaw

CMC Markets has opened a new office in Warsaw to support keyglobal business processes across the CMC Group. The move follows the broker’srecent expansion in Bermuda, where it received approval from the BermudaMonetary Authority to conduct investment and digital asset business. Under the Bermuda licence, thebroker partnered with Sumsub, a verification platform, and FYNXT, a modularmulti-asset platform, to support client onboarding.CMC Markets Opens Office in WarsawIn a statement, the company said

Cronos Labs unveils Cronos One, an all-in-one solution for web3 newcomers

<p>Cronos One could accelerate web3 adoption by simplifying user onboarding and enhancing security, potentially boosting decentralized app growth.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/cronos-one-onboarding-hub/">Cronos Labs unveils Cronos One, an all-in-one solution for web3 newcomers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitmine Purchases 138,452 ETH as Holdings Rise to 3.86 Million ETH

Bitmine has disclosed $13.2 billion in combined crypto, cash, and strategic “moonshot” holdings, reaffirming its status as the world’s largest ethereum treasury. The update highlights the company’s long-term accumulation strategy as ETH continues to strengthen in market prominence. Massive $13.2 Billion in Crypto and Cash Holdings for Bitmine Bitmine Immersion Technologies has released a major [&#8230;]