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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

Trump-backed World Liberty signs MoU with Pakistan to study stablecoin use in cross-border payments

<p>The MoU could enhance Pakistan's financial inclusion and global digital finance integration, potentially transforming its economic landscape.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/world-liberty-signs-mou-pakistan-study-stablecoin-use-cross-border-payments/">Trump-backed World Liberty signs MoU with Pakistan to study stablecoin use in cross-border payments</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin ETFs Surge With $754 Million Inflow as Crypto ETFs Register Broad Gains

Crypto ETFs delivered a second straight day of synchronized gains as bitcoin posted its strongest inflow of 2026 so far. Ether, XRP, and solana funds followed suit, underscoring a sharp rebound in investor confidence. Crypto ETFs Extend Green Streak as Bitcoin Leads Rally Momentum accelerated across crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as fresh capital poured back [&#8230;]

Wall Street Quants Move Into Prediction Markets to Hunt for Arbitrage, Not to Bet

Major high-frequency trading firms and quantitative hedge funds, including DRW, Susquehanna International Group, and Jump Trading, are building dedicated desks focused on prediction markets, signalling a new phase for a market long dominated by retail speculation.According to recent reporting by the Financial Times, these firms are entering prediction markets to deploy the same quantitative playbooks used in equities and derivatives. They identify mispricing, arbitrage discrepancies between plat

Bitget Drops New Video With World Cup Winner Julián Álvarez, Turning Trading Into a One-Stop UEX Megastore

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, January 14, 2026—Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released a new global video featuring World Cup winner Julián Álvarez, using football culture to explain a simple idea: if you want to trade the world, you should not have to shop around. The [&#8230;]

Oil in An Age of Oversupply: Why Venezuela’s Shock Won’t Move Markets

By Samuel Hertz, Head of APAC at EBC Financial Group On January 3, 2026, the United States confirmed the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, an event that immediately sent shockwaves across diplomatic channels and global markets. While the incident was framed publicly as a political enforcement action, its deeper significance lies in how closely it aligns with the United States’ 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS). This was not an isolated event, but rather a policy action aligned w

Ripple wins second European regulatory approval in a week

<p>Ripple's regulatory advancements in Europe could accelerate blockchain adoption, unlocking significant capital and transforming financial systems.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ripple-wins-preliminary-approval-electronic-money-institution-license-luxembourg/">Ripple wins second European regulatory approval in a week</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin is following a discreet lag pattern behind gold that puts a $130k target immediately in play

Gold and silver pushed to fresh all-time highs this week, creating a financial gap that sets the stage for a potential Bitcoin catch-up rally.According to Gold Price data, gold reached an all-time high of over $4,600, with industry experts predicting a rise above $5,000. At the same time, silver has topped $90, and its market cap crossed $5 trillion for the first time.Market analysts noted that these precious metals' price movements reflect a &#8220;hard asset&#8221; dominance, with investors fl

Animoca Brands Completes Acquisition of Somo to Expand Web3 Games

Animoca Brands acquires Somo to integrate its collectibles and gaming ecosystem into Animoca’s global Web3 network. Animoca Brands announces completion of its acquisition of Somo on 14 January 2026, integrating Somo’s digital collectibles and gaming titles — including Somo Codex, Somo Duel, and Somo Battleground — into Animoca’s Web3 ecosystem. The deal is intended to [&#8230;]

Best Bitcoin Wallets [January 2026] – Recovery, Privacy, DeFi

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. Looking for the best Bitcoin and crypto wallets in January 2026? We compare the top Bitcoin and crypto wallets [&#8230;]

Trade Tech Solutions Awarded Most Innovative and Best Prop Firm Tech Provider at UF AWARDS APAC 2025

Trade Tech Solutions Recognized as Leading Prop Firm Tech ProviderThe prop trading technology industry is rapidly consolidating. While many firms once built their own infrastructure, today’s founders realize that scalable growth demands smarter partnerships. Trade Tech Solutions has emerged as the trusted backbone for more than 70 prop firms - including multiple top 10 prop firms - globally, serving the forex, crypto and futures industries alike.The company was recently honored with two major aw

Trade Nation Adds New CMO as Former IG Executives Shape Its Leadership Team

Philippe Capelle has joined Trade Nation as Chief MarketingOfficer. He shared the update in a post on LinkedIn.The appointment comes as Trade Nation continues to build itssenior management team. In recent months, the company has added severalexecutives with previous experience at IG Group.These include Kypros Zoumidou, who joined as ManagingDirector, and Chief Executive Officer Jon Noble. Both previously held seniorroles at the London-listed broker. Zoumidou later served as Chief ExecutiveOffice

Leverate Gives Away MT4/MT5 Stack for Three Months as Competition Bites

Leverate isrolling out a three-month free trial of its full MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5brokerage stack as competition in the broker technology market potentially pushes vendorstoward increasingly aggressive pricing tactics. The offergives forex and CFD brokers access to MT4/MT5 servers, hosting, CRM, brandedclient portals, liquidity connectivity, risk tools, back-office systems, andpayment integrations without setup fees or commissions during the trial period.Leverate Waives Fees forMT4/MT5 Br

How solo Bitcoin miners hit 22 blocks hit in 12 months as another hit the jackpot this week

A single Bitcoin (BTC) miner collected a full block reward on Jan. 13, claiming 3.125 BTC plus fees worth close to $300,000 at current prices.The win wasn't split among thousands of pool participants. One address received the entire payout in an industry dominated by industrial-scale mining operations commanding exahashes of compute power.But solo miners still manage to find blocks, not because the odds are favorable, but because probability doesn't care about expectations.The math is brutal. Bi

Clearbank Selects Taurus-Protect to Support Stablecoin Services

Clearbank partners with Taurus to deploy Taurus-Protect as wallet infrastructure for stablecoin-related services. Clearbank and Taurus announce a strategic agreement in London and Geneva on 13 January 2026, under which Clearbank has selected Taurus-Protect to serve as its wallet infrastructure provider to support digital asset services for Clearbank clients. The firms say the integration targets [&#8230;]

eToro Expands Europe Offerings with 250 New UCITs ETFs amid Competitive Pressure

eTorolaunched 250 additional UCITS ETFs today (Tuesday), expanding its Europeaninvestment offerings as the trading platform faces mounting competitivepressure from larger brokerages replicating its signature features.eToro Adds 250 UCITS ETFs The rollouttargets European clients who increasingly favor UCITS-structured funds fortheir regulatory protections and transparency. European UCITS ETF inflows hit arecord €330.6 billion in 2025, pushing total assets under management to €2.57trillion. "eToro

Finance Magnates Extends Its International Platform into Singapore

Finance Magnates is extending its international platform into the Asia-Pacific region with FM Summit Singapore, reinforcing its presence in one of the region’s most established financial hubs. FM Summit Singapore will take place from 12–14 May 2026 in Singapore as part of the group’s broader international footprint, supporting commercially focused engagement among institutional financial services participants.FM Summit Singapore joins the Finance Magnates platform, which operates across key glob

The "15-Minute" Rule: How One Founder is Redefining Success for the Modern Trader

In an industry flooded with noise, true leaders don't just follow trends—they predict them. Wei Sheng, the founder of TX EduGroup, has built his reputation on exactly that: seeing what others miss.From his early days navigating the financial markets to establishing one of Malaysia’s most respected education groups, Wei Sheng’s journey is defined by a refusal to accept the status quo. Where others saw risk, he saw opportunity. Where others saw barriers, he built bridges.Today, he is not just teac

Trading Platform Impersionation Scams Explode 1,400% as AI Turns Fraud Into Factory Operation

Financialfraud targeting retail trading platforms reached unprecedented levels in 2025,with impersonation scams growing more than 1,400% year-over-year as criminalsdeploy artificial intelligence and phishing-as-a-service tools to dupeinvestors. Professional money laundering networks now process billions instolen funds annually, according to a new report from blockchain analytics firmChainalysis.Thedramatic spike reflects how scammers have industrialized their operations,purchasing AI-powered dee

Prediction Markets Hit Record $702 Million Daily Volume Amid Regulatory Pressure

Predictionmarkets posted their highest single-day trading volume on record this week,reaching $701.7 million despite mounting regulatory pressure from stateauthorities across the country.Kalshidominated the day's activity with $465.9 million in volume, accounting forroughly two-thirds of total trading. Polymarket and Opinion combined forapproximately $100 million in trades, according to Gate Research data from DuneAnalytics.The recordbroke the previous high of $666.6 million set just one day ear