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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

From Mainstream Success to Physical Threat: How Bitcoin’s Surge Created a New Criminal Class

While the cryptocurrency sector has flourished under newfound U.S. government legitimacy, this “golden age” has been shadowed by a brutal emerging trend: the surge of “wrench attacks.” Mainstreaming the Target The start of 2025 proved favorable for the cryptocurrency industry as President Donald Trump pledged to dismantle the previous administration’s restrictive stance toward digital assets. […]

China unveils new action plan for digital yuan management

<p>China's digital yuan plan could reshape global financial systems, enhancing cross-border transactions and integrating digital currency into banking.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/peoples-bank-launch-digital-yuan-plan-january/">China unveils new action plan for digital yuan management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

‘Not Good:’ Elon Musk Weighs in on Upcoming Silver Supply Chain Issues

Musk reacted to the upcoming restrictions that the Chinese state will impose on silver exports by highlighting the relevance of the precious metal in the industrial world. Silver has performed superbly this year, more than doubling its January prices. Elon Musk Laments China’s Silver Export Restrictions The silver market continues to thrive, and industry giants [&#8230;]

XRP Bull Case Strengthens as ETFs, Treasury Adoption, and On-Chain Utility Converge

XRP enters 2026 with breakout pressure rising as legal clarity unlocks institutional capital, spot ETFs deepen liquidity, and enterprise treasury adoption ties demand to real settlement utility instead of short-term speculative flows across global markets. XRP Advances Toward Breakout as ETF Inflows and Exchange Liquidity Reinforce Strength XRP bullishness in 2025 reflected structural change rather [&#8230;]

2025 EOY Report: Surprise of The Year

As 2025 comes to a close, Bitcoin.com examines the events that were considered relatively unlikely to happen and how the ecosystem reacted as they developed. In 2025, several events of this kind occurred, and we have compiled and classified them to determine which one became the Surprise of the Year 2025. As 2025 draws to [&#8230;]

Peter Schiff Says Silver Breaks $100 Next Year Despite Possible Sharp Pullbacks

Silver is poised for a historic run above $100 next year as macro stress, rising deficits, and tight supply fuel an explosive bull case that could redefine the metal’s long-term value, Peter Schiff says. Silver Set to Clear $100 Next Year Despite Macro Volatility, Peter Schiff Says Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff shared on [&#8230;]

What if Bitcoin blocks signaled the New Year? Creating Universal Bitcoin Time but trapping holders in a tax nightmare

Bitcoin miners produced block 929,699 on Dec. 27. What if that was the signal for a New Year’s moment, rather than our traditional calendar?The pitch is that block height, the ordered count of blocks every full node can verify, can act as a calendar layer for a market that trades and settles across jurisdictions.For argument's sake, we'll use Bitcoin Block Explorer and the last observed chain tip in this snapshot at height 929,699, timestamped Sat, 27 Dec 2025 09:47:19 UTC, with a mempool around

Comparing Crypto Yield Models: Staking Returns of Digitap ($TAP), Ethereum and USDT

As the crypto market grinds sideways, the question for investors is no longer just “what will pump next?” but “where can capital actually work?” Top altcoins remain range-bound, with Ethereum trading around $2,900, yet staking rewards remain capped at 3%, leaving large sums of capital idle while market volatility dilutes potential gains.Meanwhile, early-stage utility tokens like Digitap ($TAP) are introducing yield structures designed for investors who want returns even when charts stay red. In

Sberbank Issues First Crypto Backed Loan in Russia

Local media reports indicate that Sberbank, Russia’s largest banking institution, issued a loan to a local miner using cryptocurrency as collateral. While the transaction is just a pilot, it represents a first for the company and the country, marking an expansion in the use of these assets. Sberbank Registers First Loan Using Cryptocurrency as Collateral [&#8230;]

Coinbase claims arrest in the $355 million insider extortion scheme that targeted nearly 70,000 customers

Coinbase said a former customer support agent was arrested in India as investigators probe a breach tied to insider bribery and customer data theft.Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrongsaid on Dec. 27 that the arrest involved a former support agent and thanked Hyderabad Police for assistance in the ongoing investigation.The update puts attention on the operational side of exchange security, including who can access support tooling, how exceptions are handled, and how outsourced teams are super

Avalanche Foundation Eyes $1B Institutional Capital via US Corporate Treasuries

Key Takeaways:Two separate $500 million deals are in motion to create dedicated AVAX treasury companies in the U.S.Major players Hivemind Capital Partners and SkyBridge Capital are backing the move via a Nasdaq-listed firm and a SPAC.The plan involves buying large amounts of AVAX directly from foundation reserves to lock in long-term institutional holding.The Avalanche ecosystem has spent much of 2025 doubling down on infrastructure and making it easier for big banks to get on-chain. As competit

Solana ETFs’ 2025 Debut: Fast Start, Strong Demand, Measured Finish

Launched in Q4 2025, solana spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) wasted no time attracting capital. Strong early inflows, rising liquidity, and steady asset growth position them as a credible new player heading into 2026. A Late Launch With Immediate Traction: Solana ETFs in 2025 Solana ETFs didn’t have the luxury of a full calendar year, but [&#8230;]

Saylor Hints at Massive Bitcoin Buy as MicroStrategy Amasses $2.2B Cash Pile

Key Takeaways:Michael Saylor sparked market rumors by posting a &#8220;green dots&#8221; cryptic signal, widely seen as a precursor to multi-billion dollar Bitcoin purchases.The company’s liquid reserves jumped to $2.19 billion after a fast-paced series of stock sales in late December. MicroStrategy currently sits on a 671,268 BTC treasury, boasting nearly $10 billion in paper profits despite recent price swings.MicroStrategy isn&#8217;t just holding the line; it&#8217;s widening the trenches. I

WLFI Opens Governance Vote on Treasury Use to Support USD1 Adoption

Key Takeaways:WLFI has opened a live vote on whether unlocked treasury funds should be used for USD1 incentives.The proposal applies only to unlocked assets and does not touch long-term reserves.The outcome will decide how actively the community wants to push USD1 usage.WLFI has opened a governance vote that puts a treasury decision directly in front of token holders. The question is not abstract. It is whether some of the protocol’s unlocked funds should be used now to support USD1 adoption.Wha

NGRAVE ZERO Wallet Review: Is It Still Safe And Reliable In 2025?

NGRAVE ZERO Wallet is one of the most security-focused hardware wallets on the crypto market today. It is designed for users who want to store crypto assets offline and reduce exposure to online threats. NGRAVE ZERO allows users to generate and store private keys in a fully air-gapped environment, without WiFi, Bluetooth, or USB connections.This makes it a top option for long-term holders and security-conscious crypto users who prioritize protection over convenience. Therefore, in this NGRAVE ZE

Ethereum’s 2026 roadmap includes this validator risk that’s bigger than you think

Ethereum’s 2026 roadmap centers on two tracks: expanding rollup data capacity through blobs while pushing base-layer execution higher through gas limit changes.Those gas limit changes depend on validators moving from re-executing blocks to verifying ZK execution proofs.The first track is already anchored by Fusaka, which shipped Dec. 3, 2025.FusakaFusaka sets up PeerDAS plus blob parameter only (BPO) changes that can raise blob throughput in measured steps, according to ethereum.org.The second t

Bitcoin’s Big Squeeze: Bulls and Bears Brace for a Breakout Brawl

Bitcoin is trading at $87,752, with a market cap flexing at $1.75 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $15.69 billion. The day’s price action ranged from $87,363 to $87,893, showcasing the asset’s current preference for tightly wound indecision over fireworks. Bitcoin Chart Outlook The daily chart paints a picture of consolidation purgatory. Following a [&#8230;]

2025: The Year Bitcoin Mining Reached Zettahash Scale and Redefined Network Security

Bitcoin’s mining sector spent 2025 rewriting the record books, powering the network from an already massive 801 exahashes per second at the start of the year into the historic zettahash era by September. Bitcoin’s Miners Powered Through Thin Fees This Year but Still Broke Into the Zettahash Era Bitcoin’s 2025 mining story begins with a [&#8230;]

Global Music Festival ZAMNA and Web3 Come Together for a New Era of Live Entertainment

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Innovative Web3 wallet FG Wallet and REDX, a global entertainment token originating in Tokyo, have announced a strategic partnership with ZAMNA Festival, the world-renowned electronic music festival based in Tulum, Mexico, which is approaching one million members. This initiative is drawing significant attention as a world-first [&#8230;]