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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

How much is $10k invested in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF at launch worth today?

A $10,000 wager on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) at launch would be worth $19,870 today, nearly double the return of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, and edging past gold’s own stellar run.However, that 98.7% gain masks the bigger picture that, for several months in 2025, IBIT holders were sitting on returns exceeding 150%, watching their initial stake balloon past $25,000 before Bitcoin’s recent stumble below six figures pulled those gains back to earth.The comparison isn&#821

Latam Insights: Brazil Implements Stringent Stablecoin Ruleset, Libra Probe Advances

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the Central Bank of Brazil finalizes a new stringent ruleset targeting stablecoins, the Libra case keeps advancing in Argentina, and a regulatory draft accuses the Central Bank of Brazil of overreaching with […]

Bitcoin Friendly Franchise Steak ‘n Shake Targets El Salvador for Latam Expansion

The company aims to build its first Latam restaurant in the country due to its bitcoin allegiance. During the Bitcoin Historico event, Dan Edwards, COO of Steak ‘n Shake, stated that El Salvador was a “bitcoiner country,” and they just had to be there. Steak ‘n Shake Eyes El to Start Latam Expansion The Facts […]

Amboss and Voltage Partner to Bring Yield to Bitcoin and Stablecoin Payments

Amboss Technologies and Lightning provider Voltage announced an enterprise integration that pairs Voltage’s Lightning Payments API with Amboss Rails to let businesses accept near‑instant, low‑cost bitcoin and stablecoin payments while earning yield on self‑custodied bitcoin. The stack uses Taproot Assets for in‑flight exchanges between bitcoin and stablecoins and automates liquidity management so treasuries can generate […]

Chinese Tech Giant Alibaba Plans Stablecoin‑Like AI Payments With JPMorgan

Alibaba’s cross‑border e‑commerce unit said it will roll out new artificial intelligence (AI) subscription features and explore a stablecoin‑like tokenization system for B2B payments using JPMorgan’s tokenization technology. Kuo Zhang, president of Alibaba.com, told CNBC the initiative aims to simplify cross‑border settlement by using tokenized fiat for faster, more uniform payments across its global platform. […]

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Disregards Crypto Market Weakness: Pain Is ‘Short Term’

Tom Lee, CIO of markets insight firm Fundstrat Capital, believes that the cryptocurrency market will recover from the current downturn, which has the characteristics of a transitional event. For Lee, the market might enjoy a post-Thanksgiving rally, ready to reach higher heights. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Reinforces Bullish Stance, Bets on Post-Thanksgiving Crypto Market Rally The […]

Tether Assists Global Law Enforcement in $12M Crypto Crime Bust

The Thai Royal Police and U.S. Secret Service seized $12 million in USDT linked to a Southeast Asia scam network, arresting 73 suspects and confiscating assets worth $15.67 million. Tether’s Role in Tracing and Freezing Funds The Thai Royal Police and the U.S. Secret Service recently executed a successful collaborative operation that resulted in the […]

Singapore Finalizes Stablecoin Framework With Tokenized-Bill Trials Driving Next-Wave Flows

Singapore’s push toward resilient tokenized finance accelerates as MAS locks in stablecoin standards and launches broad settlement trials, signaling rising institutional momentum and advancing frameworks designed to scale cross-border activity and strengthen digital-asset market reliability. MAS Recognizes Urgency, Seals Stablecoin Features With Trials Testing Settlement Rising demand for resilient digital-asset infrastructure is accelerating a global […]

Coinbase CEO Calls for Password-Free Wifi Amid Mounting Public Access Demands

Escalating expectations for frictionless connectivity are pushing public venues toward automated, password-free wifi frameworks that promise smoother operations and lower overhead, reinforcing industry momentum for seamless access underscored by comments from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Coinbase CEO Links Outdated Wifi Rules With Inefficient Public-Venue Operations Intensifying demands for streamlined digital access are prompting renewed scrutiny […]

SHIB Accumulation, Cardano Development and The Rise of Zero Knowledge Proof

Whale accumulation, chain upgrades, and breakout launches are dominating crypto headlines in 2025. Investors are asking: which project has true scale, not just hype? This comparison puts Shiba Inu, with its surging whale wallets, next to Cardano, known for technical progress and ecosystem depth, and introduces Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP), a yet-to-launch network redefining decentralized computers.By weighing whale activity, technical innovation, and infrastructure design, this piece highlights wh

Blackrock’s BUIDL Enters Binance Ecosystem With Expanding Onchain Institutional Reach

Binance’s integration of Blackrock’s BUIDL fund as institutional collateral signals accelerating demand for regulated onchain liquidity, elevating tokenized assets across expanding settlement rails and positioning compliant blockchain infrastructure for significant growth as institutions scale participation. Binance Fuels Institutional Race With Blackrock’s BUIDL as Collateral Across Expanding Digital Rails A rapid shift toward onchain liquidity tools […]

Opter: A Look at the Emerging Perpetual Exchange Gaining Attention

Imagine buying Hyperliquid when it was worth less than $5. Given that HYPE now trades above $35, that investment would’ve turned into a small fortune by now, right? Well, that’s how crypto analysts see OPTER, the token powering a next-generation perpetual derivatives exchange. Currently in presale and rising fast, this article explains why this new sensation is taking the crypto world by storm. How HyperLiquid Rose To The Top HyperLiquid is the 11th largest coin by marketcap, boasting a value of

Swissquote, Traze, Scope Markets, and More: Executive Moves of the Week

Swissquote chairman Markus Dennler to step downThis week added a new round of executive shifts across theindustry. Dr Markus Dennler will step down as Swissquote’s chairperson at the end of his current term, as he will reach the company’s age limit in 2026. He will not stand for re-election at the upcoming annual general meeting.Join IG, CMC, and Robinhood in London’s leading trading industry event!Swissquote’s board proposed Hans-Rudolf Köng as the next chairman. Köng joined the board in May 20

8 Cloud Mining Platforms in 2025 for Passive Income with BTC

As Bitcoin continues maturing into a long-term digital asset, more investors in 2025 are shifting away from high-volatility trading and turning toward stable, predictable passive income strategies. Among staking, CeFi yield accounts, and automated trading bots, Bitcoin cloud mining has re-emerged as one of the most accessible ways to generate daily BTC earnings — without purchasing any mining hardware.Cloud mining removes traditional barriers: no machines, no electricity bills, no maintenance, n

AutoHash Review: Cloud Mining Structure, Returns, and Potential Risks

IntroductionAs cryptocurrency investments diversify, many investors seek a more “passive” yet efficient way to generate income, rather than simply buying coins or trading. Traditional mining requires expensive hardware, high electricity costs, and maintenance, deterring many. In this context, cloud mining—renting computing power from remote data centers—has emerged as a popular alternative. Among the many platforms, AutoHash stands out with its short-term contracts, green energy-powered data cen

Peter Schiff Warns Bitcoin May Keep Sinking as Sentiment Tests Major Thresholds

Peter Schiff’s latest warning that bitcoin could sink lower has amplified attention as strengthening demand, broadening global adoption, and expanding network activity underscore accelerating momentum that positions the digital asset for interest despite his criticism. Peter Schiff Ramps up Pressure on BTC Investors With Calls for a Shift Into Gold Economist and gold advocate Peter […]

Rising XRP Institutional Activity Shapes Evernorth’s SEC Filing as Tokenized Finance Expands

Institutional adoption of XRP is accelerating as Evernorth moves toward completing its merger, strengthening its XRP treasury, expanding tokenized-finance infrastructure, and fueling broader corporate engagement that underscores growing momentum for digital-asset integration across global markets. Institutional XRP Momentum Reshapes Digital-Asset Strategy A surge of institutional demand for XRP is reshaping digital-asset strategies, intensifying efforts to […]

SEC Signals Faster Crypto ETF Paths—Analyst Highlights XRP ETFs Next

Accelerating momentum in crypto markets emerges as new SEC backlog guidance positions upcoming ETF filings, including spot XRP ETFs, for faster clearance, signaling a clearer regulatory pathway that heightens issuer confidence and primes investors for gains. SEC Backlog Rules Set Crypto ETF Filings on Rapid Track With More XRP ETFs Nearing Heightened attention to regulatory […]

Robert Kiyosaki Confirms $250K Bitcoin Target, Plans More BTC Buys Post Crash

Bitcoin’s trajectory strengthens as projections advance toward $250K, with Robert Kiyosaki signaling plans to buy more BTC as tightening supply, expanding adoption, and rising demand for resilient stores of value drive expectations for sustained upside ahead. Robert Kiyosaki Doubles Down on $250K BTC Outlook While Positioning to Add After Crash Robert Kiyosaki, author of the […]