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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

Swissquote's New Joint Accounts Let Couples Trade Together

Swissquotehas launched joint trading accounts that let two people invest together acrossstocks, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, bonds, forex and CFDs. The Swiss online banksaid the accounts address a gap in digital banking, where most joint offeringsfocus on spending rather than wealth building.The timingputs Swissquote just ahead of Valentine's Day on February 14, when couplestypically exchange flowers and chocolates. They can now turn it into sharedaccess to global financial marketsSwissquote Joint Tr

ThinkMarkets’ ThinkTrader Platform Wins ‘Best Trading App’ Award

ThinkMarkets, a global leader in online CFD trading, recently received the Best Trading App award from CompareForexBrokers.com for its proprietary platform, ThinkTrader. This award recognises ThinkTrader, and the people behind it, for delivering cutting-edge technology and advanced tools for traders. CompareForexBrokers.com’s annual awards assess 34 leading forex brokers with ASIC, FCA or MAS tier-1 regulation, recognising those that stand out for their trading conditions, performance and innova

Record Gold Price Drives Half of BingX's $1 Billion TradFi Trading Surge

Cryptoexchange BingX reported its traditional finance trading product surpassed $1billion in 24-hour volume, with gold contracts accounting for more than halfthe total as the precious metal extended gains to test a record $4,722 perounce.BingX TradFi Volume Hits$1 Billion as Gold Trading SurgesGoldtrading on the platform exceeded $500 million within the 24-hour period, drivenby heightened demand as geopolitical tensions pushed the metal up 2.6% on Tuesday.The rally came after President Trump thr

Binance Convert: What Is It, How to Use & FAQs in 2026

Binance Convert is a built-in conversion feature that lets you trade crypto-to-crypto (or crypto-to-fiat) in seconds without dealing with order books or complicated steps. The top features of Binance convert are zero trading fees, zero slippage (although there is a little spread), deep liquidity, and only a $0.01 minimum order size for most assets.In this guide, you’ll learn exactly what Binance Convert is, how it works, the different types of modes, and the number of supported assets for this f

This Prop Firm Just Got Hit With Its Second CME Fine in 18 Months, Total Penalties Reach $245K

CME Grouphit Tanius Technology with a $150,000 fine after finding the proprietarytrading firm entered outsized orders in Treasury futures markets that exceededits ability to cover the trades if executed immediately.CME Fines ProprietaryTrading Firm Tanius Technology $150,000The ChicagoBoard of Trade Business Conduct Committee panel determined Tanius violatedexchange rules between January 2020 and December 2022 by stacking multiplemaximum-quantity orders at top price levels in 2-Year, 5-Year, and

Gold Breaks Records, Bitcoin Nosedives After Trump’s Renewed Greenland Annexation Push

The geopolitical and economic implications of President Trump’s intention to annex Greenland are steering investors toward safe‑haven assets such as gold and silver. Gold hit a second record in two sessions, surpassing $4,700 for the first time in history, while bitcoin fell below $91 K. Trump’s Greenland Fandango Shakes Markets: Gold Breaks $4,700, Bitcoin Loses $91K Markets […]

Wise Serves 11 Million Customers as Volumes Hit £47 Billion

Wise moved£47.4 billion in cross-border transactions during its third fiscal quarter, a26% jump from the same period last year as the London-based payments companycontinued adding customers and expanding its infrastructure footprint.The publicly listed firm (LSE: WISE) served 10.9 million active customers in the three months ended December 31, 2025, up 20% year over year. Customer holdings climbed 34% to £27.5 billion,while card revenue and other non-transfer income rose 30%.Wise Business Segmen

Revolut Applies for Banking License in Peruvian Expansion Push

The company announced that this movie is part of its strategy to bring a local payment and banking alternative to Peru. Peru has a large level of smartphone penetration, but many Peruvians still lack access to financial services. Revolut Announces Expansion Push Into Peru, Applies for Local Banking License Finance apps and neobanks are turning […]

Blockspace Media Acquires Bitcoin Layers to Expand Bitcoin Data Products

Blockspace Media buys Bitcoin Layers to integrate L2 metrics into a new dashboard and data suite. Blockspace Media announced in New York on January 19, 2026 that it has acquired Bitcoin Layers, an independent provider of Bitcoin layer 2 ( L2) ecosystem metrics, and will integrate its data into Blockspace’s content and a forthcoming dashboard […]

Ripple Highlights Bullish Case for Regulated Stablecoins

Stablecoins are moving from crypto edges into regulated finance as clearer rules drive institutional adoption, reshape cross-border payments, and position tokenized cash as a lasting complement to traditional money, according to Ripple’s Matthew Osborne. Ripple Sees Stablecoins Pulled Inside the Financial System as Regulation Clears the Path Global debate over digital money is shifting as […]

Aussie CFD Traders Got About $27 Million in Refunds After Regulatory Intervention

The Australian financial market regulator has secured about AU$40 million (around US$27 million) in refunds for more than 38,000 retail contracts for difference (CFD) investors following a sector-wide review. Announced today (Tuesday), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) found that more than half of the CFD brokers operating in the country were offering “margin discounts” to retail clients.Industry-Wide Lapses in Following Mandatory RulesAccording to the Aussie regulator,

The Destruction of Fiat Has Begun — Peter Brandt Warns Altcoins Will Become More Worthless Than USDs

Fiat currencies and altcoins are entering a prolonged decline as expanding money supply revives gold’s dominance and pressures speculative assets, a trend veteran trader Peter Brandt says is accelerating across global markets. As Fiat Erodes, Altcoins Bleed Faster — Peter Brandt Signals Brutal Crypto Shakeout Fiat currencies and altcoins face accelerating erosion as monetary expansion […]

The Evolution of Casino Gaming: Modern Trends and Player Preferences

The casino market has been evolving very fast with the traditional places turning into technological platforms due to the increased demand of convenience and innovativeness. Now online casinos provide a great variety of games on the global arena on both desktop and mobile platforms.As gamers grow choosy, the issues of safety, quality, and the gameplay experience are important. Consequently, top-rated Canada casino sites have emerged as trusted options, offering strong safety standards, diverse g

2026 Won’t Be About Cycles — Research Shows What Will Actually Drive Crypto Prices

Crypto markets are shedding their four-year cycle as ETFs, concentrated liquidity and investor attention reshape price discovery, with Wintermute research pointing to 2026 as the moment digital assets begin trading like global financial instruments. The Four-Year Cycle Is Gone, and 2026 Is Where Crypto Starts Pricing Like a Global Asset, Research Shows Structural forces are […]

Peter Schiff Sees Bitcoin Setting up for Major Crash as Dollar Collapse Looms

Mounting global bond stress and soaring precious metals signal a weakening dollar and looming stagflation, while bitcoin faces a sharp reckoning as its digital gold narrative falters, economist Peter Schiff warned. Peter Schiff: A Dollar Collapse Is Unfolding — and Bitcoin Is Setting up for a Violent Crash Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff shared […]

Charles Hoskinson criticizes Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse for backing flawed CLARITY Act

<p>Hoskinson's critique highlights the risk of compromising crypto's foundational principles for regulatory acceptance, potentially stifling innovation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/hoskinson-criticizes-clarity-act/">Charles Hoskinson criticizes Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse for backing flawed CLARITY Act</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Dormant Bitcoin whale wakes up after 13 years and moves 909 BTC

<p>The reactivation of dormant Bitcoin whales can lead to market volatility, influencing investor sentiment and potential price fluctuations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/dormant-bitcoin-whale-wakes-up/">Dormant Bitcoin whale wakes up after 13 years and moves 909 BTC</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

$10K Bitcoin Path: Strategist Warns Failure to Hold $100K Signals End-Game Risk

Bitcoin could face a deep, prolonged slide toward $10,000 if it fails to hold above $100,000, signaling a potential late-cycle peak and broader risk-asset reversal, according to Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone. $10K No Longer Unthinkable if $100K Fails, Strategist Warns Bloomberg Intelligence senior macro strategist Mike McGlone shared on social media platform X on [&#8230;]

Vitalik Buterin Says DAOs Need a Rethink Beyond Token-Holder Voting

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is calling for a new generation of decentralized autonomous organizations ( DAOs) that move beyond token-holder voting, arguing that today’s dominant DAO model is inefficient, fragile, and prone to political capture. Buterin Pushes for Smarter DAOs That Move Past Simple Token Voting Buterin laid out his critique in a detailed post [&#8230;]