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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 MENA 2025 Spotlights “History of Bitcoin” — A Landmark First Edition and Premier Global Auction Lot Supporting Bitcoin Education

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Abu Dhabi, UAE — December 2, 2025 — Bitcoin MENA 2025 will place cultural preservation, artistic collaboration, and educational impact at the forefront of this year’s program with the exhibition and auction of the History of Bitcoin First Edition: a museum-grade, one-of-one fine-art book that has […]

Kraken Expands Reach in Colombia, Implements Local Payments

Kraken is now allowing Colombians to fund their accounts with Colombian pesos, expanding the reach and functionality of its services in the country. Mark Greenberg, Kraken’s Global Head of Consumer, stated that this upgrade offers Colombians secure entry points into crypto. Kraken Opens Local Payments in Colombia Kraken, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, is making moves […]

Strategy CEO says only a decades-long slump would force them to sell Bitcoin

<p>The CEO's stance highlights confidence in Bitcoin's long-term value, suggesting resilience against short-term market volatility.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-holding-strategy-decade-slump/">Strategy CEO says only a decades-long slump would force them to sell Bitcoin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US Tokenization Debate Grows as SEC Reviews Ondo Finance Recommendations

Ondo Finance urges U.S. regulators to accelerate tokenized securities growth by clarifying rules that could unlock innovation, strengthen investor control, and help the country catch up to faster-moving global markets. Ondo Finance Outlines Tokenization Blueprint for SEC Ondo Finance Inc. submitted on Dec. 4 written input to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto [&#8230;]

Ethereum Price Signals Bearish Reversal as 1K–10K ETH Wallets Keep Selling

An evening star candle pattern at the resistance trendline of the falling wedge pattern signals a potential downswing&#8230;

XRP Ledger’s Utility Profile Draws Fresh Attention From Ripple Executive

The XRP Ledger is increasingly framed as purpose-built infrastructure for high-volume financial settlement, signaling its expanding role in supporting tokenized activity and real-world value flows across institutional environments. XRPL Positioning for Scaled Tokenized Finance Reece Merrick, Senior Executive Officer and Managing Director for Middle East and Africa at Ripple, shared on social media platform X [&#8230;]

Holo (HOT) Price Prediction

Holo OverviewOur real-time HOT to USD price update shows the current Holo price as $0.0005 USD.Holo Profit Calculator Amount Invested $ Holo HOT All Currencies

Popcat (SOL) (POPCAT) Price Prediction

Popcat (SOL) OverviewOur real-time POPCAT to USD price update shows the current Popcat (SOL) price as $0.11 USD.Popcat (SOL) Profit Calculator Amount Invested $ Popcat (SOL) POPCAT All Currencies

SEC Crypto Task Force Releases Surveillance Roundtable Agenda

The SEC’s upcoming financial surveillance roundtable spotlights how rapidly evolving crypto privacy tools could reshape oversight while raising new questions about consumer protection and regulatory transparency. SEC Outlines Speakers and Timing for Financial Surveillance Roundtable The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued on Dec. 5 its updated program for the rescheduled Roundtable on Financial [&#8230;]

Forward Industries launches BisonFi AMM for Solana ecosystem

<p>BisonFi's launch enhances Solana's DeFi landscape, potentially attracting more institutional capital and fostering innovation in decentralized finance.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/forward-industries-bisonfi-amm-solana-launch/">Forward Industries launches BisonFi AMM for Solana ecosystem</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Crypto treasury underwriter Clear Street plans to go public early next year: FT

<p>Clear Street's IPO signals increasing institutional acceptance of digital assets, despite market volatility challenging high valuations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/clear-street-crypto-treasury-underwriter-ipo/">Crypto treasury underwriter Clear Street plans to go public early next year: FT</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

UAE’s Mashreq Capital Unveils Multi-Asset Fund With Bitcoin Allocation

Mashreq Capital has launched a new multi-asset investment product that provides regulated exposure to Bitcoin ( BTC) for retail investors. Bridging Traditional and Digital Finance Mashreq Capital, the asset management arm of United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based financial institution Mashreq, has announced the launch of a new multi-asset investment product that incorporates an allocation to bitcoin [&#8230;]

Prediction Market Odds: House Democrat, Senate GOP Ahead of 2026 Elections

According to the latest figures, President Donald Trump has logged 320 days of his second term, and his approval rating has slipped from the brief highs that followed his Jan. 20 inauguration. Meanwhile, prediction markets indicate Democrats are currently positioned to snag a few congressional slots, giving them a legitimate opening to reclaim a House [&#8230;]

Bitcoin treasury stocks are becoming “distressed assets” as a $107,000 cost basis traps late entrants underwater

The &#8220;infinite money glitch&#8221; of the corporate Bitcoin treasury has stalled.For much of this market cycle, the trade was simple: stock in companies holding Bitcoin traded at a massive premium to the underlying Net Asset Value (NAV).This allowed firms to issue expensive equity to buy cheaper coins, thereby accretively increasing Bitcoin per share. It was a flywheel of financial engineering that relied on one crucial input: a persistent equity premium.Why Bitcoin treasury company premium

Weekly Edition: The5ers Founders Move into CFDs; CNN and CNBC Turn to Kalshi Events Odds

FTMO completes acquisition of OandaDecember is here, yet the pipeline of broker and fintech news remains full. FTMO, a global player in modern prop trading, completed its acquisition of OANDA Global Corporation, a major online trading group. The deal followed a purchase agreement signed earlier this year with former owner CVC Asia Fund IV and closed on 1 December after securing all required regulatory approvals. Also this week, FTMO announced that its services are now available to traders in Ind

Forget MSTR, MARA Is in Even Worse Trouble, Vaneck’s Sigel Says

Bitcoin has dipped below $90K again, and two of its largest holders might just be on the brink of a financial meltdown. Beyond MSTR’s Woes: Vaneck Analyst Flags Greater Peril at MARA At first blush, treasury company Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) and mining firm Mara Holdings (Nasdaq: MARA) appear similar. They are both recognizable names in [&#8230;]

Bitcoin thieves stole $1.1B using fake bird noises: Now Malaysia hunts heat signatures from the sky

In Malaysia&#8217;s illegal Bitcoin (BTC) mining hotspots, the hunt begins in the sky.Drones buzz over rows of shops and abandoned houses, sweeping for pockets of unexpected heat, which is the thermal signature of machines that shouldn&#8217;t be running.On the ground, police carry handheld sensors that sniff out irregular power use. Sometimes the pursuit is more low-tech: residents call in with complaints of strange bird noises, only for officers to discover nature sounds being used to mask the

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Urges MSCI to Rethink Bitcoin Index Exclusion

Bitcoin MagazineVivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Urges MSCI to Rethink Bitcoin Index ExclusionStrive Asset Management is pushing back against MSCI’s latest proposal. The index provider suggested removing companies with bitcoin holdings over 50% of total assets from major equity benchmarks.In a letter to MSCI CEO Henry Fernandez, Strive warned the plan could create uneven results worldwide. Companies report bitcoin differently under U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting standards. Strive said this could lead to

ADSS’ Former CMO Jo Benton Joins Marex as Group Head of Brand and Channels

Jo Benton, the former ADSS executive, is moving to Marex asGroup Head of Brand and Channels. Benton previously served as chief marketingofficer at ADSS for almost four years before leaving the broker earlier thisyear.​Seasoned Industry Expert In a post announcing the move, Benton said she took severalmonths away from work following her departure from ADSS, which she described asa difficult but necessary decision that allowed time for reflection and areset.“Reflection, for me, came through slowin