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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

Robinhood distributes $1.5M in Bitcoin for New Year celebration after XRP, ETH and SOL rewards

<p>Robinhood's giveaway strategy may enhance user engagement and brand loyalty, potentially boosting its market position and user base growth.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/robinhood-distributes-bitcoin-new-year-celebration/">Robinhood distributes $1.5M in Bitcoin for New Year celebration after XRP, ETH and SOL rewards</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Tether adds 8,888 Bitcoin to reserves; total holdings top 96,000 BTC

<p>Tether's growing Bitcoin reserves highlight its strategic shift towards crypto-backed stability, potentially influencing market dynamics and trust.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/tether-acquires-8888-bitcoin-q4-2025/">Tether adds 8,888 Bitcoin to reserves; total holdings top 96,000 BTC</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Strategy Ends 2025 With 672,497 BTC as Saylor’s Hyper-Bullish Bitcoin Accumulation Stance Holds Firm

Strategy Inc.’s massive bitcoin exposure keeps it central to institutional crypto debates, blending extreme leverage, deep liquidity and index inclusion while facing volatility, dilution pressure and looming index-rule risks that could reshape how investors access bitcoin through equities. Strategy’s 2025 Path Sharpens as Bitcoin Weight Meets Index Pressure Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) stands as the [&#8230;]

Ripple Sees Institutional Acceleration: ‘We’ve Never Been in a Better Position Heading Into a New Year’

Ripple sees accelerating institutional crypto adoption fueled by regulatory clarity, tokenization growth, and surging demand for stablecoins, ETFs, and XRP-linked products, driving momentum heading into the new year. Ripple Executive Flags Strong Institutional Momentum Across Crypto Markets Ripple Managing Director for APAC Reece Merrick shared on social media platform X earlier this month a bullish [&#8230;]

Bitwise Files 11 Single-Token Crypto ETFs With SEC, Signaling Strong Altcoin Demand

Bitwise is moving to list 11 single-asset crypto strategy ETFs on NYSE Arca, expanding U.S. market exposure to major protocol tokens as regulatory filings signal a broader push into diversified digital-asset products. NYSE Arca Listing Planned as Bitwise Registers 11 New Crypto ETFs Asset management firm Bitwise filed a post-effective amendment with the U.S. Securities [&#8230;]

Bitcoin Limps Into New Year at $87,000, Down 30% From All-Time Highs 

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Limps Into New Year at $87,000, Down 30% From All-Time Highs Bitcoin is closing out 2025 near $87,000, ending the year in a narrow trading range after months of fading momentum. Thin holiday liquidity and a lack of fresh catalysts left the market drifting into the final session of the year, capping a period marked less by explosive gains than by consolidation and unmet expectations.At the time of writing, bitcoin was trading just below $88,000, roughly flat over the past

Bitcoin long-term holders just stopped selling, but a broken chart signal hides the truth

There is a particular kind of Bitcoin holder who only shows up when the noise gets loud.They are the people who watched 2021 melt into 2022, who kept their keys anyway, who learned to live with the idea that the line on the chart can drop faster than their mood. When the price is ripping higher, they are treated like prophets. When price rolls over, they are treated like villains.Over the past few weeks, the villain story has been everywhere, long-term holders are dumping, the old hands are cash

Rep. Warren Davidson criticizes US crypto policy, calls it a threat to Bitcoin’s core principles

<p>US crypto regulations risk undermining financial freedom, increasing surveillance, and stifling innovation, challenging Bitcoin's ethos.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/rep-warren-davidson-crypto-policy-criticism/">Rep. Warren Davidson criticizes US crypto policy, calls it a threat to Bitcoin&#8217;s core principles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump Media Moves Deeper Into Digital Assets With Shareholder Token Plan

Another Trump-linked crypto coin is crawling out of the shadows. On Wednesday, Trump Media said it plans to distribute a new digital token to DJT shareholders, outlining a program that emphasizes rewards and platform engagement rather than ownership or profit participation. ‘First-of-Its Kind Token Distribution’— Trump Media Details Proposed Token Distribution Linked to DJT Shares [&#8230;]

KuCoin unveils AI assistant KIA to streamline access to crypto market insights

<p>KuCoin's AI assistant KIA could democratize crypto trading by enhancing user decision-making and market accessibility through tailored insights.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/kucoin-launches-kia-ai-assistant/">KuCoin unveils AI assistant KIA to streamline access to crypto market insights</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

2025 EOY Report: Person of the Year

Every year has a handful of people who don’t just participate in crypto, they bend its trajectory. In 2025, the cryptocurrency industry finally shed its status as a permanent legal underdog, transitioning from a “pariah” sector defined by enforcement actions to a cornerstone of the new financial establishment. This wasn’t just a year of price [&#8230;]

Unregistered Bitcoin Mining in Russia May Soon Come With Up to Two Years of Forced Labor

Bitcoin MagazineUnregistered Bitcoin Mining in Russia May Soon Come With Up to Two Years of Forced LaborRussia is preparing to escalate its crackdown on unregistered cryptocurrency mining, proposing criminal penalties that include forced labor and prison sentences, little more than a year after formally legalizing the industry.The Ministry of Justice on Monday published draft amendments to the Criminal Code that would reclassify many forms of illegal crypto mining from an administrative offense

Ethereum lost over $100 million in fees this year, and one corporate giant kept the profit

The Ethereum blockchain recorded its strongest operational year in history in 2025, processing record transaction volumes and securing the vast majority of the DeFi market.However, the crypto asset that powers the network failed to mirror that growth, posting double-digit losses for the year.According to CryptoSlate's data, ETH is trading down 10% year-to-date at under $3000. Its performance against Bitcoin, the flagship digital asset, has also lagged, with the ETH/BTC ratio falling 6% since the

Riot Platforms Opens $500M Stock Offering as Bitcoin Production Falls

Bitcoin MagazineRiot Platforms Opens $500M Stock Offering as Bitcoin Production FallsRiot Platforms opened a new $500 million at-the-market equity offering this week as the bitcoin miner reported lower November production and continued to sell a large portion of its monthly output to fund operations and expansion.In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday, Riot said it entered into a definitive sales agreement allowing it to issue and sell up to $500 million of common

Uber considers acquiring parking app SpotHero: Report

<p>Uber's potential acquisition of SpotHero could diversify its services, enhancing urban mobility solutions and increasing market competitiveness.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/uber-considers-acquiring-parking-app-spothero/">Uber considers acquiring parking app SpotHero: Report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

South Korea’s financial watchdog sanctions Korbit for anti-money laundering violations

<p>The sanctions on Korbit highlight the critical need for robust compliance in crypto exchanges, potentially influencing future regulatory frameworks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/fiu-sanctions-korbit-money-laundering/">South Korea&#8217;s financial watchdog sanctions Korbit for anti-money laundering violations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

From Seizures to Mining Rigs: How Governments Built Massive Bitcoin Holdings

In 2025, the roster of nation-states holding BTC quietly shifted, and what follows is a look at the top five countries sitting on large caches of the world’s leading crypto asset. Seized, Mined, Stockpiled: How Governments Became Major Bitcoin Holders in 2025 Early this year, in May, estimates put the United States’ bitcoin stash at [&#8230;]

TRUMP Meme Team Pulls $33M USDC Today, $94M in 30 Days, Sending All Funds to Coinbase

Key Takeaways:The official TRUMP Meme Team wallet moved another $33 million USDC from its liquidity pool to Coinbase today.Over the past 30 days, total withdrawals reached $94 million USDC, all routed to the same exchange.Repeated liquidity removals can affect on-chain depth, slippage, and short-term trading dynamics for the $TRUMP token.The TRUMP meme coin ecosystem is back in focus after another large on-chain move. Blockchain data shows a fresh liquidity withdrawal followed by a centralized e

Bitfinex Whale Positions and Five Bitcoin Market Signals This Week

Bitcoin is closing out the year trading just below $90,000, with little urgency on either side of the market. Attempts to hold recent highs have faded, volatility is thin, and many traders are opting to wait rather than force positions into the final days of 2025.At the same time, longer-term positioning is picking up. Bitfinex whale long positions are now at their highest levels in nearly two years, pointing to confidence beyond the current range. Combined with other signals this week, that act