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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

‘A New Level of Insanity’: Bank of Thailand Freezes Over 3 Million Accounts, Sets Transfer Limits

The Central Bank of Thailand intensified its fight against online scams by freezing over 3 million accounts linked to illicit activity. Nonetheless, thousands say they were affected by the measure despite not being involved in the scams. Central Bank of Thailand Acts Against Online Scams, Freezes Millions of Accounts Thailand, a nation plagued by thousands […]

German Fintech Trade Republic Enters Poland as Price War for XTB's Market Leadership Intensifies

Germandigital bank Trade Republic has launched operations in Poland last week,marking its first expansion outside the eurozone and setting up adirect challenge to established players like XTB in the country'sgrowing retail investment market.The movecomes when Trade Republic also announced a major expansion into privatemarkets through partnerships with Apollo Global Management and EQT, givingthe platform additional competitive firepower as it targets Poland's 38million consumers.Trade Republic En

Crypto Industry Pushes Back Against Bank of England Stablecoin Ownership Caps

Cryptocurrency groups and industry executives are urging the Bank of England to abandon proposed ownership caps on systemic stablecoins, £10,000–£20,000 (about $13.5K to $27K) for individuals and £10 million (about 1.35M) for businesses, arguing the limits would put the UK at a competitive disadvantage versus the US and EU and be costly or infeasible to […]

Crypto Companies Figure and Gemini Lead $1.2 Billion Bitcoin IPO Bonanza

Twocryptocurrency-focused companies, Figure Technology and Gemini Space Station, deliveredimpressive market debuts last week, highlighting how digital asset firms aredriving a sharp rebound in the U.S. initial public offering (IPO) market aftermonths of sluggish activity.Crypto Companies Lead IPORevival as Figure and Gemini Debut StrongFigureTechnology (NASDAQ: FIGR)closed its first trading day Thursday with shares up 44% from its $25 offeringprice, giving the blockchain-based home equity lender

IG Group Chairman Mike McTighe Steps Down After Five-Year Tenure

IG Group (LSE:IGG) announced that Chairman Mike McTighe will step down from his position bythe end of 2025, ending a five-year tenure that began during the pandemic inFebruary 2020.IG Group Chairman McTigheto StepThe FTSE250 trading platform said the succession process is already underway as McTigheprepares to leave the board of the company that provides access toapproximately 19,000 financial markets worldwide."Ithas been a great honor and privilege to lead the Board over the past fiveyears," M

Pakistan Opens Doors to Regulated Exchanges as Critics Raise Red Flags Over Its Crypto Strategy

The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority is inviting leading global crypto exchanges to operate in the country, which has over 40 million virtual asset users. Key Requirements for Global Exchanges The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has formally invited leading global exchanges and service providers to participate in the country’s digital economy. The invitation […]

Paul Atkins Slams Biden SEC: "It Would Shoot First and Ask Questions Later"

TheSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is abandoning the hard-lineenforcement approach that defined the Biden years, with new Chairman PaulAtkins promising to warn businesses about technical violations beforelaunching major actions against them.Atkins Signals Softer SECApproach as Trump Administration Rolls Back Biden-Era EnforcementAtkins toldthe Financial Times that the agency will focus on seriousfraudsters while giving companies more notice about potential problems.The shift represents

Offshore CFDs Broker Monaxa Gains South Africa Licence, Now Seeks EU Approval

Monaxa, a relatively new contracts for differences (CFDs) broker, is moving from offshore to onshore. It has obtained a South African licence and is now planning to apply for MiFID II authorisation.A Shift from Offshore to Onshore“Monaxa has recently been approved for our South African licence,” the broker’s CEO, Chris Trikomitis, noted in a LinkedIn post, adding: “We will progress with our European entity.”However, it remains unclear if the broker will seek the MiFID II licence from Cyprus, hom

David Bailey Slams ‘Failed’ Altcoins as Critics Rip Into Bitcoin Treasury Model

Nakamoto Holdings CEO has blamed failed companies—especially those using “failed altcoins” in their digital asset treasuries—for creating confusion around crypto treasury firms. Bailey Calls Out ‘Toxic Financing’ The cryptocurrency treasury sector is facing a moment of reckoning. David Bailey, CEO of the bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto Holdings, argues that the industry is being rightfully tested […]

“ANZ Betrayed the Trust of Australians”, Faces $161 Million Fine for Misconduct

The Australian financial services regulator has fined commercial bank ANZ AU$240 million (US$160.8 million) for major lapses in its institutional and retail divisions. Announced today (Monday), the regulator even labelled some lapses as “unconscionable conduct in services.”A Massive Penalty on a BankThe amount involved is by far the largest financial penalty sought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).“The total penalties… reflect the seriousness and number of breaches

Latam Insights: Salvadoran Bitcoin Purchases Scrutinized, Meliuz Leverages Options

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition: a blockchain sleuth finds evidence of El Salvador’s bitcoin “reshuffling,” Meliuz begins leveraging an options‑based strategy to acquire more bitcoin, and Uruguay readies a study on digital‑currency implementation. Blockchain Sleuth Points out […]

India Holds Back From Full Crypto Law, Cites Systemic Risks

India is holding back from enacting a comprehensive cryptocurrency law, choosing instead to maintain partial oversight due to concerns about systemic risks, according to an internal government document reviewed by Reuters. Authorities caution that formal regulation would legitimize digital assets and risk embedding them into the financial system, while an outright ban would fail to […]

Coinbase publishes guide to crypto asset listing process to bolster transparency

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, the third-largest crypto exchange in the world, published the exchange’s token listing process on Saturday. In an X post, Armstrong noted that the move aims to bolster transparency of Coinbase’s listing process. He wrote:“…listings are free and merit-based. Every asset is evaluated against the same standards.”How tokens are listed on CoinbaseAccording to the blog post titled ‘A Guide to the Digital Asset Listing Process at Coinbase,’ there are five key ste

XRP Vs Remittix: Which One Will Be The 2025 Best PayFi Coin? Cardano Price Prediction For 2026

XRP Price has been the leading choice among traders, while Cardano Price Prediction is still a point of discussion among holders. They both remain large-cap cryptos with strong foundations, but the focus is shifting towards initiatives that are concentrating on solving real payment problems. Remittix (RTX), priced at $0.1080 per token, is gaining traction with its presale milestones, listing on exchanges, and upcoming September beta wallet release.XRP And Cardano Price StandingThe price of XRP i

Tom Lee Projects $200K Bitcoin by Year-End With Fed Policy as Key Catalyst

Bitcoin is set for a powerful fourth-quarter rally, with accelerating market momentum and bullish sentiment driving Fundstrat’s bold call for a $200,000 price by year-end. $200K Bitcoin Possible by Year-End, According to Fundstrat’s Tom Lee A bullish narrative is gaining traction in cryptocurrency markets as forecasts for bitcoin’s year-end potential become increasingly optimistic. Supporters point […]

Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and Layer Brett: Which Meme Coin Is Best for 2025?

Meme coins are heating up again, and late 2025 might decide whether one actually reigns. Dogecoin has its own U.S. ETF, Shiba Inu is burning tokens at record speed, and a new contender — Layer Brett — is merging meme energy with real blockchain power. But which coin is most positioned for gains when the market shifts? In this article, we delve into Dogecoin’s ETF momentum, Shiba Inu’s explosive ascension, and why Layer Brett is being considered the best crypto to invest in right now.Layer Brett:

‘Banks Need to Adopt BNB,’ CZ Declares as Token Nears $1K

On Sept. 14, 2025, BNB strutted its way to a new all-time high of $943.08, edging dangerously close to the four-digit finish line. Over the weekend, Binance founder Chang Zhao, better known as CZ, popped up on X to declare that “banks need to adopt BNB.” Binance Coin Hits Record Highs, CZ Throws Down Gauntlet […]

Monero’s $300 Comeback: Despite Reorg, Traders Burned as Shorts Go up in Smoke

While the Monero network recently took a beating with an 18-block reorg, XMR strutted nearly 7% higher in the last 24 hours, breezing past the $300 mark. Monero’s Chain Gets Reorged, But Price Parties With Gains By 7:55 p.m. Sunday evening, right before the week kicked off, monero (XMR) was trading hands at $306 a […]

Fightfi Expands UFC Partnership to Build Web3 Fan Products

Fightfi, the company behind Fight.ID, said it expanded its partnership with UFC to develop blockchain-powered fan products and experiences on Sept. 14, 2025. UFC, Fightfi Outline Web3 Loyalty and Identity Plans The collaboration, according to the announcement, targets digital engagement for UFC’s global audience via Fight.ID’s platform, which connects fans and athletes with on-chain identity, […]