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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

Charles Schwab open to crypto acquisitions if pricing makes sense, says CEO

<p>Schwab's potential crypto acquisitions could reshape the brokerage landscape, intensifying competition and accelerating mainstream crypto adoption.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/charles-schwab-open-crypto-acquisitions-pricing-makes-sense/">Charles Schwab open to crypto acquisitions if pricing makes sense, says CEO</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Anthropic AI agents can now shatter smart contract security for just $1.22, exposing a terrifying economic reality

Anthropic&#8217;s Frontier Red Team spent the past year teaching AI agents to behave like professional DeFi attackers.The agents learned to fork blockchains, write exploit scripts, drain liquidity pools, and pocket the proceeds, all in Docker containers where no real funds were at risk.On Dec. 1, the team published results that should recalibrate how protocol developers think about security: when pointed at 34 smart contracts exploited on-chain after March 2025, frontier models including Claude

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says his earlier views on Bitcoin were wrong

<p>Larry Fink Bitcoin views shift as BlackRock deepens digital asset strategy through IBIT and growing support for tokenization.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-reverses-stance-on-bitcoin-embraces-cryptocurrency/">BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says his earlier views on Bitcoin were wrong</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitget and Julián Alvarez Team Up to Show How GetAgent Makes Every Trader Play Smarter

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, December 3, 2025 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released the second video in its LALIGA collaboration series, this time starring football champion Julián Alvarez and the exchange’s AI-powered crypto assistant, GetAgent. The new film leans into a playful twist: Alvarez’s [&#8230;]

Neopool Reports Record $15+ Million in Bitcoin Payouts to Miners in November 2025

Bitcoin MagazineNeopool Reports Record $15+ Million in Bitcoin Payouts to Miners in November 2025Dubai, UAE – December 1, 2025 — Mining pool Neopool reported a record 169 BTC (approximately $15 million USD) in payouts to its global miner network for November 2025. This volume reflects Neopool&#8217;s expanding market presence and operational performance since its inception earlier this year. Independent data from miningpoolstats.stream continues to rank Neopool as the most efficient mining pool

Trading Technologies Taps FlexTrade’s Rajiv Shah as EMEA Head of Sales

Trading Technologies has hired Rajiv Shah as Head ofSales, EMEA, adding more than two decades of enterprise technology experienceto its London-based team.In the new role, he will focus on winning new mandatesand broadening existing relationships in Europe, the Middle East and Africawhile the company rolls out services that cover more of the trade lifecycle.New EMEA Sales Leader in London“Rajiv brings terrific and very relevant experience toour growing team in London. He has a proven track record

Polymarket Reenters US Market as New App Rolls out to Waitlisted Users

Polymarket officially reentered the U.S. on Wednesday with the rollout of its new mobile app to waitlisted users, marking its first domestic availability since 2021. Polymarket’s Mobile App Marks Its First Step Back Into the United States Polymarket announced Wednesday that its U.S. app is now live in a phased rollout, restoring American access to [&#8230;]

Bitcoin And Crypto Prediction Platform Polymarket Rolls Out US App Today After CFTC Approval

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin And Crypto Prediction Platform Polymarket Rolls Out US App Today After CFTC ApprovalPolymarket, the crypto-based prediction market platform, has officially launched a U.S.-focused app following approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).&nbsp;The move lifts nearly four years of restrictions preventing American users from participating in its blockchain-powered prediction markets.Initially available in the App Store under the sports category, the app all

Revolut integrates Solana for payments, transfers, and staking

<p>Revolut adds Solana support for payments, transfers, and staking, letting users transact with USDT, USDC, and SOL directly in-app.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/revolut-integrates-solana-for-payments-transfers-staking/">Revolut integrates Solana for payments, transfers, and staking</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Binance Junior Puts Crypto in Young Hands, but Keeps the Wallet with Mom and Dad

Binance has launched a new product called Binance Junior.The app is designed for users aged six to 17. It operates under full parentalcontrol. The launch triggered debate across social media.Some users criticized the move. One said Binance was“targeting” children and questioned whether youth-focused marketing had alreadygone too far. Another joked that children would become “exit liquidity.” Aseparate commenter said the move “could either go really right, or superwrong.”Others supported the laun

While Ethereum whales rotate, XRP data shows a fatal concentration flaw that leaves one group holding the bag.

The conventional wisdom says veteran holders don&#8217;t sell into weakness. They accumulate through drawdowns, harvest gains during euphoria, and otherwise sit still while newer cohorts churn.Late 2025 is testing that model. Across Ethereum, XRP, and pockets of the DeFi stack, dormant whales are moving supply to exchanges as mid-term buyers flee, creating a bifurcated distribution pattern that reveals which assets have genuine cost-basis depth and which remain top-heavy with recent entrants.Dis

Free Bitcoin Cloud Mining Sites in 2025 for Fast Daily Crypto Earnings

Free Bitcoin cloud mining has become one of the most searched opportunities for new crypto users in 2025, and the reason is simple. People want fast daily crypto earnings without investing in expensive hardware or managing the technical demands of mining equipment. As Bitcoin difficulty continues to rise and the cost of electricity increases globally, cloud mining offers a practical alternative that allows users to generate rewards with minimal risk and zero setup. In this environment, platforms

Bitcoin Options Traders Target Six Figures as Max Pain Holds Near $90K

At 11 a.m. EST, bitcoin traded at $91,892 on Wednesday after briefly touching $93,928 earlier in the morning, and derivatives markets are beginning to show early signs of rebuilding after the heavy unwinds that defined late November. Bitcoin Derivatives Rebuild After November Washout According to coinglass.com stats, bitcoin’s futures market stands at 646.84K BTC in [&#8230;]

Binance Coin and Dogecoin Face Bullish Pressure Amid Digitap’s Significant Inflows

The Binance Coin and Dogecoin are some of the most popular crypto coins that have plummeted over the last month. Both coins are experiencing signs of exhaustion despite efforts to reclaim major support levels. Binance Coin trades below $850 while Dogecoin is below $0.15.In contrast, Digitap ($TAP) reports raising over $2.26 million in its ongoing presale. The project states that a temporary 20% introductory discount is available using the code TAPPER20. Some commentators have speculated on signi

Dogecoin Faces Momentum Challenges, Investors Explore Utility-Driven Crypto Alternatives

The search for the best crypto to buy now is intensifying as traders watch Dogecoin struggle to reclaim momentum. Market volatility has brought renewed attention to alternative digital assets, including Remittix, which continues gaining visibility after its wallet launch and key ecosystem updates. The broader crypto market is shifting quickly, and investors are paying close attention to tokens showing real progress rather than relying on hype alone.DOGE Price Pressure Builds While Market Sentime

Report: World Liberty Financial Preps 2026 Release of Tokenized Oil, Gas, and Timber Assets

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) plans to roll out a suite of real-world asset (RWA) products in January 2026, expanding its ecosystem beyond stablecoins and deeper into tokenization. WLFI’s RWA Products Scheduled for January Debut Reuters first reported the development, citing comments from WLFI co-founder and CEO Zach Witkoff during Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. Witkoff [&#8230;]

Polymarket launches US app after CFTC approval

<p>Polymarket's US app launch may drive institutional interest in crypto prediction markets, potentially reshaping event forecasting methods.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/polymarket-us-app-cftc-approval/">Polymarket launches US app after CFTC approval</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Franklin Templeton’s Solana ETF begins trading on NYSE Arca

<p>The launch of Franklin Templeton's Solana ETF signifies growing institutional interest in blockchain technology, potentially boosting Solana's adoption.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/franklin-templeton-solana-etf-launches-nyse-arca-soez/">Franklin Templeton&#8217;s Solana ETF begins trading on NYSE Arca</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

CME Group’s securities clearing house receives SEC approval, set to launch in Q2 2026

<p>CME's new clearing house enhances market stability and compliance, potentially reshaping US Treasury and repo transaction dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/cme-securities-clearing-sec-approval-launch/">CME Group&#8217;s securities clearing house receives SEC approval, set to launch in Q2 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>