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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

Binance CEO: Digital Assets Are Becoming a Core Part of Modern Finance

Digital assets are rapidly becoming a pillar of modern finance, and Binance CEO Richard Teng’s remarks spotlight how early national preparation is shaping competitive advantages as countries pursue regulatory modernization and economic innovation. Global Push Toward Digital-Asset Readiness Gains Momentum Binance CEO Richard Teng shared on social media platform X on Dec. 8 that shifting […]

Deep Robotics raises $70M to boost robotics innovation

<p>Deep Robotics' funding surge may accelerate China's leadership in robotics, impacting global tech dynamics and infrastructure automation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/deep-robotics-innovation-funding/">Deep Robotics raises $70M to boost robotics innovation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

OCC Signals Major Shift With Crypto Charters Poised to Reshape Banking

Rising confidence in crypto’s role in U.S. banking gained traction as the OCC signaled openness to chartering digital-asset firms, underscoring that modern trust bank activity and financial competitiveness increasingly hinge on integrating emerging technologies. OCC Signals Expanding Pathways for Crypto Integration Growing confidence in crypto’s place in national banking in the U.S. was highlighted as [&#8230;]

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

New York, December 8, 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, unlocking more adaptive, capital-efficient DeFi and financial infrastructure on one of the world’s most active blockchain ecosystems.Designed to support global digital finance, the TR

Bitwise Lifts Crypto Index ETF to NYSE Arca With BTC, ETH, XRP Holdings

Bitwise is shifting its flagship crypto index fund to NYSE Arca, offering streamlined access to major assets like bitcoin, ether, XRP, and solana as diversified crypto exposure accelerates into the financial mainstream. Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF Moves to NYSE Arca Bitwise Asset Management announced on Dec. 9 that its Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF [&#8230;]

TRON Blockchain Network announces completion of strategic integration with Revolut

<p>The integration could accelerate mainstream blockchain adoption in Europe, enhancing financial services and bridging traditional and digital finance.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/tron-completes-strategic-integration-revolut/">TRON Blockchain Network announces completion of strategic integration with Revolut</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Standard Chartered Revises Multiyear Bitcoin Forecasts as $500K Horizon Extended

Standard Chartered reframed bitcoin’s trajectory as ETF demand eclipses halving dynamics, keeping a long-range path toward high valuations intact even after trimming forecasts, underscoring confidence that institutional flows can still propel the asset’s multiyear climb. Standard Chartered Reframes Bitcoin’s Market Cycle Standard Chartered has revised its bitcoin outlook, reflecting newly adjusted expectations for the halving [&#8230;]

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive seeks up to $500M to acquire more Bitcoin and repay debt

<p>Strive's bold Bitcoin strategy may influence institutional crypto adoption, impacting financial markets and asset management trends significantly.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-accumulation-strategy-strive-500-m/">Vivek Ramaswamy&#8217;s Strive seeks up to $500M to acquire more Bitcoin and repay debt</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

CFTC Launches Crypto Pilot With BTC, ETH, USDC Driving Margin Heat

A new CFTC pilot program opens the door for regulated tokenized collateral in U.S. derivatives markets, signaling broader acceptance of bitcoin, ether and stablecoins while removing barriers that once constrained digital asset innovation. CFTC Launches Tokenized Collateral Pilot and Pulls Back Outdated Rules Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham on Dec. [&#8230;]

Ethereum Price Breaks 60-Day Downtrend as Whales Buy $3.15B

The Ethereum price gave a bullish breakout from the formation of a falling wedge pattern. With today’s price&#8230;

From SPAC to NYSE: XXI Opens Lower as Investors Size up Its Bitcoin Treasury Model

Bitcoin treasury firm Twenty One Capital made its NYSE debut under the ticker XXI on Tuesday, and the stock promptly slipped 19.97% as the newest digital asset treasury (DAT) experiment hit the public stage with more grit than glamour. World’s Third-Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder Lists on NYSE Twenty One Capital arrived on the New York [&#8230;]

French Fintech Lyzi Brings Crypto Payments to Porsche, Lamborghini Dealerships

French fintech Lyzi is expanding its European footprint by enabling cryptocurrency payments at Porsche Centre Montpellier and Lamborghini Bordeaux, where customers can purchase luxury cars using bitcoin, tezos, stablecoins, and over 80 digital assets. Dealerships Emphasize Innovation and Service French fintech firm Lyzi has partnered with two luxury car dealerships—Porsche Centre Montpellier and Lamborghini Bordeaux—to [&#8230;]

Stable Launches Dedicated Stablecoin Network

Stable introduces Layer 1 blockchain network designed specifically for stablecoin transactions powered by USDT as the native gas token. Stable, a Layer 1 blockchain network, announced its Mainnet launch in New York, unveiling a dedicated stablecoin and payments network alongside the Stable Foundation and its native STABLE token. The network aims to expand digital assets [&#8230;]

Zcash is discreetly sitting in US government wallets, creating a bizarre conflict for the regulators attacking privacy

The US government appears to hold a significant amount of Zcash, a privacy-focused digital asset, according to a new analysis by Arkham Intelligence.The position, valued at approximately $1.5 million, reportedly stems from assets seized during the 2017 takedown of the AlphaBay darknet market.Arkham said it linked the funds to government-controlled wallets through transfers associated with the Department of Justice’s investigation into the marketplace.US GoTransactions (Source: Arkham Intelligenc

XRP Price Stalls in No-Man’s Land—Breakout or Breakdown Imminent?

XRP is trading at $2.11 on Dec. 9, 2025, brushing against near-term support in a market laden with cautious optimism. With a market cap of around $127 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $3.72 billion, the digital token is clinging to a tight intraday price band of $2.05 to $2.17. Consolidation is the name [&#8230;]

22-Year-Old Pleads Guilty in $263 Million Bitcoin and Crypto Theft

Bitcoin Magazine22-Year-Old Pleads Guilty in $263 Million Bitcoin and Crypto TheftA 22-year-old California resident has pleaded guilty to his role in a multi-state social engineering scheme that stole roughly $263 million in crypto.Evan Tangeman of Newport Beach, California, admitted laundering $3.5 million in crypto for the criminal enterprise, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Monday.Tangeman pleaded guilty to participating in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspira

PayPal’s PYUSD Market Capitalization Soars Above $3.8B

Key Highlights PayPal’s stablecoin, PYUSD’s market capitalization has soared over $3.82 billion with a 216% surge  Amid the&#8230;

‘Bitcoin After Dark’ ETF Lands at SEC as Nicholas Wealth Unveils Night-Only Strategy

Two unconventional bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) landed at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Dec. 9, 2025, and they arrived with enough personality to make even the most jaded ETF watcher raise an eyebrow. Bitcoin ETFs Get Weird: Night-Trading and Tail-Risk Designs Filed With SEC On Tuesday, Nicholas Wealth, LLC, in partnership with [&#8230;]

Twenty One Capital CEO Jack Mallers plans aggressive Bitcoin acquisition

<p>Jack Mallers says Twenty One Capital will aggressively buy bitcoin, joining the wave of firms adopting BTC treasury strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-acquisition-strategy-twenty-one/">Twenty One Capital CEO Jack Mallers plans aggressive Bitcoin acquisition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>