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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 is trapped on a “liquidation treadmill” where risky positions are being systematically hunted

Bitcoin’s recent price action had a familiar signature: leverage built on the bounce, funding turned supportive for longs, then the market ran the nearest pockets of fragility until forced selling took over.BTC bouncing up and down in the $80,000 range is a result of futures positioning. Data showed roughly $794 million in Bitcoin long liquidations this week as it touched ~$87,800, with liquidation “hot zones” extending down toward $80,000.Graph showing total Bitcoin liquidations fro

Bitwise Launches Bitcoin-Linked Debasement ETF to Counter Declining Dollar Power

A new ETF blending gold, bitcoin, and other scarce assets is entering public markets as investors seek protection from inflation, debt growth and declining purchasing power, signaling a rising push toward hard-asset strategies amid deepening fiat currency concerns. Bitwise Launches Currency Debasement ETF as US Debt Nears $39 Trillion Growing anxiety about the long-term erosion […]

SEC Drops Gemini Earn Case After $940M Repayment, Closing One of Crypto’s Longest Legal Battles

Key Takeaways:The SEC has also agreed to permanently withdraw its case associated with the Earn lending program of Gemini.Gemini Earn users recovered their entire crypto as part of Genesis bankruptcy.The move will mark a change because American regulators review old crypto enforcement cases.One of the most highly monitored crypto enforcement matters of the post-FTX period, a formal effort by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to terminate it. The regulator also agreed to abandon its civ

Why one pound still buys more than one dollar, a crypto native guide to the least intuitive chart on Earth

If you have ever landed in London, opened your banking app, and felt that tiny jolt of disbelief, you are not alone.One pound shows up as more than one dollar, again, and it feels wrong in the same way a meme coin with eight decimals feels wrong. The U.S. is bigger, the dollar runs the pipes of global finance, half the world prices stuff in USD, so why does a single unit of GBP still “cost” more than a single unit of USD.The first thing to get out of the way is the thing crypto people are traine

Tim Draper Bought Bitcoin at $4, Held Through Crashes Ignoring Price Signals

Early bitcoin losses, custody failures, and a $4 buy price shaped Tim Draper’s enduring bet that crypto’s real power lies in financial inclusion, a conviction driving renewed price calls and long-term holding through volatility. Tim Draper Shares Personal History Behind Landmark Bitcoin Investments Venture capitalist Tim Draper shared on social media platform X on Jan. […]

Bitcoin Faces Elevated Downside Risk as 4 Indicators Stay Firmly Bearish

Bitcoin markets are flashing coordinated warning signs as selling pressure spreads, long-term holders distribute supply, and demand weakens across on-chain and exchange indicators, undermining near-term price stability despite bitcoin’s longer-term structural support. Bitcoin Faces Deeper Pullback as 4 Indicators Warn Selling Isn’t Finished Growing stress signals are flashing across bitcoin markets as selling pressure broadens […]

UBS Plans Bitcoin and Ether Trading for Private Clients as Institutional Demand Accelerates: Report

UBS is quietly opening the door to cryptocurrency trading for wealthy clients, signaling a cautious but meaningful shift as global wealth managers respond to rising demand for bitcoin exposure and the growing role of blockchain in traditional finance. UBS Prepares Bitcoin Trading Pilot for Swiss Clients With Global Expansion, Report Traditional banks are increasingly reassessing […]

Weekly Recap: MFF Founder Breaks Silence: “We Were Blindsided”; Is the Retail-Institutional Gap Narrowing?

MFF founder recounts struggles after CFTC freezeIn an exclusive interview with Finance Magnatesfollowing the abrupt shutdown of My Forex Funds (MFF) in 2023, CEO andfounder Murtuza Kazmi detailed the financial and emotional toll of the CFTC’s enforcement action.The regulator’s sudden asset freeze wiped out one ofthe largest players in the prop trading space overnight, cutting off paymentsto traders and employees alike.Dear MFF Family and Prop Community,Our roadmap is more than just a plan; it’s

Bullish Shift as SEC Allows Nasdaq Bitcoin ETF Options to Operate at Scale

Nasdaq has cleared the way for significantly expanded trading in bitcoin and ethereum-linked options after a fast-tracked SEC greenlight removed long-standing contract limits on major crypto ETFs. SEC Steps Aside as Nasdaq Expands Crypto ETF Options — A Bullish Setup for Traders The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a notice on Jan. 21 […]

Bitcoin Enters Correction as Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Succession Uncertainty Rise

Bitcoin is under pressure as crypto markets enter a volatile correction driven by geopolitical tensions, Federal Reserve leadership uncertainty, and delayed U.S. regulation, amplifying short-term risk without undermining long-term adoption trends. Markets Weigh Fed Chair Outcomes While Bitcoin Navigates a Macro-Driven Pullback A period of heightened uncertainty has emerged across digital asset markets as macroeconomic […]

Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Show Continued Activity Despite Sub–Six-Figure Prices

While bitcoin has been stuck pacing between $87,600 and $91,100 over the past few days, a sizable cluster of long-silent wallets dating back to the 2016–2017 vintage suddenly stirred, shifting 498 BTC valued at $44.6 million. In another instance, onchain analyst Sani discovered 107 wallets that consolidated 2,205 BTC into nearly two dozen addresses, a […]

Bitcoin’s $150,000 forecast slash proves the institutional “sure thing” is actually a high-stakes gamble for 2026

Bitcoin price forecasts for 2026 from major banks, asset managers, and market commentators span a wide range, roughly from $75,000 to $250,000, with many targets clustering in the low-to-mid six figures.The wide range reflects uncertainty about whether institutional demand can offset softer retail participation and whether Bitcoin’s macro sensitivity to liquidity conditions reasserts itself during 2026.Standard Chartered cut its 2026 forecast to $150,000 in December 2025, down from a previous $3

Binance plans revival of tokenized stock trading on its platform

<p>Binance plans to revive tokenized stock trading as crypto exchanges and traditional markets race to bring equities onchain.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/binance-stock-trading-relaunch/">Binance plans revival of tokenized stock trading on its platform</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Brazil Streamlines Rules for Banking Institutions Entering The Crypto Market

The Central Bank of Brazil issued new rules for banking institutions and brokers operating with crypto assets in the country. IN 701/2026 establishes that these will have to be certified by an independent company to comply with established requirements, including asset segregation. Central Bank of Brazil Pushes New Institutional Rules For Crypto Brokers Brazil is [&#8230;]

FalconX, Monarq, and OpenEden Partner to Launch PRISM

OpenEden has partnered with FalconX and Monarq to launch PRISM, a new tokenized yield portfolio designed to offer stable returns and low correlation to crypto price movements through a diversified, professionally managed strategy.PRISM, which stands for Portfolio of Risk-adjusted Investment Strategy Mix, is expected to launch in February 2026. The product is actively managed by Monarq using a multi-strategy quantitative model that allocates capital across different yield sources based on market

Exposing a dirty secret: What uses more power, Bitcoin, streaming, AI, or social media?

Bitcoin mining consumed around 171 TWh in 2025, representing 16% of total data center energy use.All traditional data centers worldwide consumed between 448 and 1,050 TWh in 2025, with estimates varying across analysts' data. Gartner has it at 448 TWh, while Socomec and the IEA cite a range between 600 and 1050 TWh.Gartner projections suggest this will reach 980 TWh by 2030, but IEA data also proposes we'll break the 1,000 TWh landmark this year (if we haven't already).AI-focused facilities are

Bitcoin Reclaims $90,000 as ‘Hedging Shackles’ Fall After $1.8B Options Expiry

Bitcoin’s $1.81 billion options expiry triggered sharp volatility, with prices swinging between $88,700 and $89,500 before rebounding above $90,000. The drop was fueled by four straight days of ETF outflows totaling $32 million and broader market fear linked to turbulence in the Japanese bond market. ETF Outflows and Global Macro Pressures The expiry of $1.81 [&#8230;]

Oklahoma Introduces Bill Allowing State Employees and Vendors to Be Paid in Bitcoin

Bitcoin MagazineOklahoma Introduces Bill Allowing State Employees and Vendors to Be Paid in BitcoinOklahoma lawmakers introduced legislation this week that would allow state employees, vendors, private businesses, and residents to negotiate and receive payments in bitcoin.Senate Bill 2064, introduced by Senator Dusty Deevers during the 2026 legislative session, establishes a legal framework for the use of bitcoin as a medium of exchange and compensation without designating it as legal tender.The

US dollar slides toward steepest weekly drop in seven months on policy uncertainty

<p>The dollar's decline highlights growing investor unease over US economic policy stability, potentially impacting global financial markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/dollar-decline-policy-uncertainty/">US dollar slides toward steepest weekly drop in seven months on policy uncertainty</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>