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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

Silver and Gold Price Surges Force CME to Change How It Calculates Precious Metal Margins

CME Groupswitched to a new margin calculation system for precious metals futures today(Tuesday), moving away from fixed dollar amounts to percentage-basedrequirements after gold and silver hit record highs this week.Theexchange now sets margins for gold, silver, platinum and palladium contracts asa percentage of notional value rather than specific dollar figures. Theadjustment went into effect after Tuesday's close following what CME describedas a routine volatility review.Dollar Amount SystemCo

Integral’s SG1 Demand Jumped to 1 Million Daily Tickets, Triples Data Centre Presence

Integral, a technology provider in the forex trading industry, announced today (Tuesday) that it has tripled the size of its presence in Singapore’s Equinix SG1 data facility following a significant increase in transaction volume and system load.Trading Demand Surging in the APACAccording to Integral, regional trading demand has soared, with the company now processing over one million tickets daily at Equinix SG1. Notably, the SG1 data centre serves Integral’s clients across the Asia Pacific.The

Bitcoin ETF Outflows Deepen as Retail Caution Grows

Key Points:  Bitcoin ETF outflows intensified as prices held firm, signaling cautious retail positioning. Ethereum funds mirrored Bitcoin…

UK Lawmakers Push Starmer to Ban Crypto Donations Amid Foreign Interference Fears

Senior Labour backbenchers are pressuring U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to ban cryptocurrency donations to political parties, warning that digital assets and AI make foreign interference cheaper and harder to trace. Concerns Over Foreign Interference United Kingdom (U.K.) Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing pressure from senior Labour backbenchers to impose a full ban on […]

Moneta Markets Founder and CEO Launches Moneta Funded, a Broker-Backed Prop Trading Brand Built for Disciplined Performance and Sustainable Payouts

David Bily, founder and CEO of Moneta Markets today announced the launch of Moneta Funded (monetafunded.com), a broker-backed prop trading firm created to give traders a clear, rules-first pathway to earn performance-based payouts. Moneta Funded introduces four distinct challenge formats, including Instant Funding, One-Step, Two-Step, and the unique Phoenix Challenge, designed to suit different trading styles and experience levels.A natural evolution for a broker built on trading infrastructureM

A16z Reveals Three Crypto Predictions for 2026

Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) has unveiled three predictions on how it sees crypto going “beyond crypto” this year. $45 Billion VC Giant Eyeing Developments in Prediction Markets, Media, and the Potential for a Completely New Crypto Primitive In a blog post, A16z analysts released three crypto predictions, the first of which is that […]

BNB Price Nears Major Breakout as Binance’s 2025 Growth Fuels Demand 

The BNB price is less than 2% from challenging the key resistance trendline of an ascending triangle pattern.…

Senate Unveils Crucial 278-Page Crypto Bill Ahead of Vote

Key Highlights: The Senate released a draft of crypto bill so that clear market rules can be set.…

From Surge to Shutdown: Dubai Blocks Privacy Coins in 2026

Dubai authorities have unified regulations banning privacy coins and anonymity-enhanced tools across all jurisdictions, effective Jan. 12, 2026. Jurisdictional Unity on Privacy The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have finalized a comprehensive regulatory environment that leaves no room for anonymity-enhanced digital assets. As of Jan. 12, 2026, new […]

Ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ NYC Token tanks over 80% as team allegedly manipulates trading activity

<p>The rapid devaluation of NYC Token highlights the volatility and potential risks in crypto markets, raising concerns about investor protection and transparency.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/nyc-token-crash-eric-adams/">Ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams&#8217; NYC Token tanks over 80% as team allegedly manipulates trading activity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Binance: Crypto Breaks out of Retail Era as Institutions Lock in Long-Term Exposure

Crypto markets are entering a new phase as institutional and corporate capital reshape liquidity, infrastructure, and long-term participation, marking the end of a retail-only era while reinforcing digital assets as a permanent fixture in global finance. Institutional Capital Signals Structural Shift in Crypto Markets Binance CEO Richard Teng shared on social media platform X on [&#8230;]

Strategist Warns Crypto Oversupply Could Force $10K Bitcoin Reset

Bitcoin’s explosive rally may have gone too far, with oversupply, rising volatility risk, and shifting macro forces setting the stage for a major reset that could redefine crypto’s next cycle, according to a Bloomberg Intelligence outlook. Bloomberg Intelligence: Oversupplied Crypto Markets Risk Major Bitcoin Repricing Digital asset markets continue to face scrutiny as macro strategists [&#8230;]

Court temporarily blocks Tennessee regulators’ action against Kalshi

<p>The court's decision highlights ongoing tensions between state regulations and emerging digital platforms, impacting future market operations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/court-temporarily-blocks-tennessee-action-against-kalshi/">Court temporarily blocks Tennessee regulators&#8217; action against Kalshi</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Senators Lummis and Wyden push bill to exempt non-custodial blockchain developers from money transmitter laws

<p>Exempting non-custodial blockchain developers from money transmitter laws could boost innovation and protect privacy rights in the US.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/senators-lummis-wyden-bill-blockchain-developers-exempt-money-transmitter-laws/">Senators Lummis and Wyden push bill to exempt non-custodial blockchain developers from money transmitter laws</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Gold and Silver Explode to Record Highs as Fed Independence Fears Ignite Safe-Haven Panic

Gold and silver surged to record territory as fears over U.S. monetary credibility, inflation risk, and geopolitical instability ignited aggressive safe-haven demand, pushing precious metals to the forefront of a widening global market recoil. Gold and Silver Enter Mania Phase as Political Pressure on the Fed Fuels Hard-Asset Rush Gold and silver ripped to record [&#8230;]

Shiba Inu Faces Volatility Threat as Top Wallets Tighten Their Grip

Shiba Inu, the popular dog-themed meme cryptocurrency, is down 0.95% during Monday U.S. market hours to reach $0.00000837.&#8230;

Is Fed Crisis Setting Bitcoin up for Major Price Surge?

Mounting pressure on the Federal Reserve is reviving fears over U.S. monetary stability, pushing investors to reassess trust in central banking and accelerating capital flows toward bitcoin as a hedge beyond political control. Central Bank Pressure Intensifies, Bitcoin Gains as Institutional Risk Hedge A renewed debate over U.S. monetary stability is drawing investor attention. Devere [&#8230;]

Robert Kiyosaki Warns Silver Crash Coming as Market Shows Clear Signs of Peaking

Silver’s rally may be nearing a dangerous peak, with growing speculation and selling pressure signaling a sharp pullback ahead even as long-term bullish conviction remains intact, according to Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki. Robert Kiyosaki Says Silver Crash Is Likely as Peaking Signals Flash Rich Dad Poor Dad author and investor Robert Kiyosaki [&#8230;]

Ripple Urges SEC to Separate Crypto Assets From Securities Transactions

Ripple presses U.S. regulators to redraw the boundaries of crypto oversight, arguing securities laws should hinge on enforceable legal rights — not speculation, decentralization, or trading behavior — and warning that blurred lines could permanently expand SEC jurisdiction. Ripple Urges SEC to Tie Crypto Regulation to Legal Rights, Not Speculation Ripple submitted a letter to [&#8230;]