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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

Ripple Signals Massive European Expansion After Clearing EU Regulatory Barrier

Ripple has cleared a crucial regulatory hurdle in Europe, unlocking the ability to scale regulated blockchain payment services across the EU and deepen institutional adoption as digital finance rules tighten. Ripple Breaks Into Europe’s Financial Core as Full EU EMI License Signals Green Light for Massive Expansion A major regulatory development is reshaping Ripple’s European […]

Bitcoin Weakness Points Lower as Galaxy’s Head of Research Flags Risk of Deeper Pullback

Bitcoin’s latest stumble has caught the attention of several crypto desks, with Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn warning that mounting technical and onchain signals suggest prices may still have room to fall. Thorn Sees More Bitcoin Pain Before a Bottom As of Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, bitcoin was trading at $78,640 per coin, roughly 37.6% below […]

EC Markets Trading Volume Jumps 157% as Active Clients Nearly Double

EC Markets closed 2025 with a strong surge in client activity, lifting its quarterly trading volumes to new highs. The broker reported $4.476 trillion in trading volume in the final quarter of the year.EC Markets' the volumes rose steadily throughout the year. Itposted $1.737 trillion in Q1, then $2.319 trillion inQ2 and $3.081 trillion in Q3, before reaching $4.476 trillion in Q4. The expansion is equivalent to a 157 percent increase over the period.Record Q4 Caps a Year of ExpansionAccording t

New York AG Letitia James Warns Stablecoin Law Fails to Protect Fraud Victims

New York Attorney General Letitia James and four district attorneys warned that the GENIUS Act gives stablecoin issuers legal cover to profit from fraud while failing to require the return of stolen funds to victims. According to the letter, first reported on by CNN’s Allison Morrow, addressed to Senate Democratic leaders, James and prosecutors including […]

SpaceX acquires xAI as Musk pitches orbital data centers ahead of $1 trillion IPO

<p>SpaceX acquires xAI as Musk pitches orbital AI data centers while reports flag mid June IPO talks targeting a $1.5 trillion valuation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/spacex-xai-acquisition-orbital-data-centers/">SpaceX acquires xAI as Musk pitches orbital data centers ahead of $1 trillion IPO</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Gold at $20K? Ron Paul Says Fiat Currency Breakdown Makes It Possible

Ron Paul says the global fiat monetary system is nearing a “climactic end,” warning that soaring debt, currency debasement, and political overreach are pushing the dollar—and the broader world order—toward a dangerous reckoning. Liberty Advocate Ron Paul on Debt, Gold, and Why the Dollar’s Decline May Accelerate Speaking with David Lin on The David Lin [&#8230;]

U.S. Government Takes Control of $400M in Bitcoin, Assets Tied to Helix Mixer

Bitcoin MagazineU.S. Government Takes Control of $400M in Bitcoin, Assets Tied to Helix MixerThe U.S. government has taken full legal ownership of more than $400 million in seized cryptocurrency, cash, and real estate tied to Helix, once one of the most widely used bitcoin mixing services on the darknet.A federal judge in Washington, D.C., entered a final order of forfeiture on Jan. 21, transferring the assets to the government following the conviction of Helix operator Larry Dean Harmon. The fo

ZAMA is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that ZAMA is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingZAMA trading is live as of February 2, 2026.To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.&nbsp;Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost.Trade on KrakenHere’s some more information about this asset:Zama Confidential Blockchain Protocol (ZAMA)The Zama Confidential Block

Robinhood stock sinks 10% to 7-month low as crypto correction deepens

<p>Robinhood plunges 10% to 7-month low as crypto correction, NFL slowdown, and rising costs weigh ahead of February 10 earnings.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/robinhood-stock-decline/">Robinhood stock sinks 10% to 7-month low as crypto correction deepens</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitmine Tightens Grip on Ethereum With 3.55% of Total ETH Supply

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has crossed a milestone that is hard to ignore: the firm now controls 3.55% of Ethereum’s total token supply, putting it more than 70% of the way toward its self-styled “Alchemy of 5%” goal in just six months, according to company disclosures. Digital Asset Firm Bitmine Deepens Ethereum Bet Bitmine Immersion Technologies [&#8230;]

Epstein files reveal Bitcoin’s secret war as Ripple insiders expose a decade of explosive hidden industry sabotage

A decade-old email is reviving questions about whether projects like Ripple posed a threat to Bitcoin’s development or merely served as competitors that some BTC backers sought to exclude.The email, dated July 31, 2014, appears to show Austin Hill, then described as Blockstream’s chief executive, telling the late Jeffrey Epstein and other recipients that &#8220;Ripple, and Jed McCaleb’s new Stellar [were] bad for the ecosystem.&#8221; Blockstream is a Bitcoin-focused blockchain technology firm.T

Crypto Craters as Kevin Warsh Fed Confirmation Sparks $2.5B Liquidation Wave

Bitcoin and broader crypto markets sold off sharply after Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the next Federal Reserve Chair, triggering heavy liquidations and renewed risk aversion across asset classes. Crypto Sells Off Amid Fed Leadership Shift Crypto markets came under intense pressure over the weekend as bitcoin broke below the $80,000 support level following confirmation [&#8230;]

Trump announces India trade deal lowering tariffs to 18% as equities bounce on Monday

<p>Trump cuts tariffs on Indian goods to 18% as equities rebound Monday and Modi pledges to halt Russian oil imports and boost US trade.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-india-trade-deal-tariff-reduction/">Trump announces India trade deal lowering tariffs to 18% as equities bounce on Monday</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

U.S. Manufacturing Data Turns Positive as Bitcoin Searches for a Bottom

Bitcoin MagazineU.S. Manufacturing Data Turns Positive as Bitcoin Searches for a BottomEarlier today, as bitcoin recovered from a rocky weekend, the U.S. manufacturing sector delivered a starkly bullish surprise to markets, with the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) jumping to 52.6 in January, nearly 4 points above the 48.5 consensus estimate and marking its return to expansion territory for the first time in over a year. A PMI above 50 signals

Coinbase Launches Prediction Markets in the U.S., Turning Sports, Politics, and Crypto into Trades

Key Takeaways:Coinbase officially introduced the managed prediction markets for U.S. users via Coinbase Financial Markets.Traders can buy “Yes” or “No” contracts in various fields such as sports, crypto, politics, economics and entertainment.Each contract pays $1 with the right prediction – the price reflects real-time market probability.Coinbase is expanding beyond spot crypto trading with the launch of its prediction markets product in the United States. The feature allows users to trade outco

Tether integrates USDT and Tether Gold into Opera’s MiniPay wallet

<p>This integration could significantly enhance financial inclusion and stability in emerging markets, fostering economic growth and resilience.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/tether-opera-minipay-expands-access/">Tether integrates USDT and Tether Gold into Opera&#8217;s MiniPay wallet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Interactive Brokers Starts the Year With 27% Jump in Daily Average Revenue Trades

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. started 2026 with asharp rise in trading activity and client balances, while IBKR PRO clientscontinued to pay less than 2 basis points to trade U.S. Reg‑NMS stocks. The broker’s January 2026 metrics show broad-basedgrowth across DARTs, equity, margin and accounts.Activity and client growthDaily Average Revenue Trades rose to 4.411 million inJanuary, up 27% from a year earlier and 30% from December. Annualized averagecleared DARTs reached 211 per client account.Cli

Bitcoin Recovery Hits $79K, Analysts Caution on Potential Drop to $50K

Bitcoin rebounded to $79,000 after sliding to a two‑month low of $74,500, lifting its market cap back to $1.57 trillion and the broader crypto market to $2.74 trillion. Gains were supported by easing U.S.–Iran tensions, but analysts remain cautious, citing capital rotation into AI stocks and metals, with some projecting bitcoin could fall to $50,000. [&#8230;]

BitMine continues ETH accumulation with 41K buy as unrealized losses top $6B

<p>BitMine's ETH accumulation continues with a 41K purchase despite $6B in losses, fueled by a bullish long-term outlook and staking growth.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitmines-eth-accumulation-losses/">BitMine continues ETH accumulation with 41K buy as unrealized losses top $6B</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>