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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

RSC is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that RSC is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingRSC trading is live as of November 17, 2025.To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. 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:ResearchCoin (RSC)ResearchCoin is an ERC-20 token powering the ResearchH

Strategy Nears 650,000 Bitcoin After Its Latest 8,178 BTC Grab

Strategy, the heavyweight of bitcoin corporate treasuries, just grabbed 8,178 BTC for $835.6 million, adding another hefty block to its stash. The move comes on the heels of founder Michael Saylor revealing that the firm was scooping up coins during last week’s dip. Strategy kept the momentum rolling this week, padding its balance sheet with […]

Strategy acquires $835 million worth of Bitcoin in its largest purchase since July

<p>This significant Bitcoin acquisition by Strategy underscores growing institutional confidence in cryptocurrency as a resilient asset class.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-purchase-strategy-update/">Strategy acquires $835 million worth of Bitcoin in its largest purchase since July</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Hong Kong Races to Stop Lightning-Fast Money Flows Fueling New Laundering Schemes

Suspicious fund movements are pushing Hong Kongregulators to step up pressure on licensed firms, as criminals increasinglyturn to brokers and virtual asset platforms for money laundering.Join IG, CMC, and Robinhood in London’s leading trading industry event!A surge in rapid-fire transfers moving through HongKong’s licensed financial firms has triggered new urgency from regulators, whonow warn that criminals increasingly exploit both securities brokers andvirtual asset platforms to mask the origi

Webull Expands CQG Partnership to Singapore Futures Market

Webull SecuritiesSingapore's subsidiary has selected CQG to power its new futurestrading operation, connecting the Asia-based brokerage to globalderivatives markets through the Denver firm's order routing and riskmanagement infrastructure.Webull Taps CQG forSingapore Futures RolloutThe dealadds Singapore to a growing list of Webull Corporation's Asia-Pacificunits running on CQG technology. Webull Hong Kong and Webull Malaysiabegan using CQG systems in 2023, creating a common technology backbonea

BlackRock transfers $467M in Bitcoin and $176M in Ethereum to Coinbase

<p>BlackRock's crypto transfers to Coinbase highlight growing institutional adoption, potentially stabilizing and legitimizing the digital asset market.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/blackrock-transfers-bitcoin-ethereum-to-coinbase/">BlackRock transfers $467M in Bitcoin and $176M in Ethereum to Coinbase</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Singapore Exchange (SGX) To Launch BTC and ETH Perpetual Futures on Nov 24

Key Highlights: Singapore Exchange (SGX) will launch perpetual futures for Bitcoin and Ethereum on November 24, 2025. These&#8230;

ETF Weekly: Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Bleed $1.8 Billion as Solana Stays Green

Bitcoin and ether ETFs experienced significant outflows, resulting in a combined loss of $1.84 billion over the week. Solana ETFs, however, continued their upward momentum, securing another week of inflows despite broad market weakness. Another Red Week for BTC and ETH ETFs as Solana Holds Its Winning Streak Some weeks unfold slowly; others tell the [&#8230;]

Bitcoin Basis Falls Below Zero Signals Caution in Futures Market

What to Know Bitcoin basis dropped below zero as futures now trade below spot, signaling rising caution and&#8230;

Finalto Earns Five Award Nominations ahead of FMLS:25

Finalto, the leading liquidity provider and fintech company, is pleased to be attending the 2025 Finance Magnates London Summit, which will be held at Magazine London on 25-27 November.FMLS, which bills itself as London’s most influential financial markets event, is a key event to explore opportunities and share industry news and trends.Advancing the agendaFinalto is proud to have two senior leaders contributing their expertise at FMLS:25.Andy Biggs, CEO of Finalto Trading &amp; Group Head of Ri

Trump Organization partners with Dar Global to launch tokenized resort in Maldives

<p>This venture could set a precedent for integrating blockchain in luxury real estate, potentially transforming investment and ownership models.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/dar-global-trump-tokenized-maldives-resort/">Trump Organization partners with Dar Global to launch tokenized resort in Maldives</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

How did a pro-Bitcoin government end up overseeing this $1 trillion market implosion?

When Donald Trump entered the White House in January, crypto markets expected alignment between policy and price.The new administration delivered on some of its promises by providing regulatory clarity, friendlier oversight, and the strongest institutional welcome Bitcoin had ever received.As a result, spot ETFs surged in assets, corporate treasuries accumulated BTC, and industry leaders framed 2025 as the beginning of a structural bull cycle.However, as the year progressed, it became one of the

Bitcoin rotates from OG holders to TradFi buyers in latest market dip: CryptoQuant CEO

<p>Institutional adoption of Bitcoin may stabilize its market, potentially altering traditional cycles and enhancing long-term asset retention strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/og-bitcoin-holders-selling-institutional-investors/">Bitcoin rotates from OG holders to TradFi buyers in latest market dip: CryptoQuant CEO</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Japan Plans 20% Crypto Tax, Reclassifies Digital Assets as Financial Products

Japan’s Financial Services Agency is preparing a sweeping overhaul of the country’s crypto rules, the one that pairs a major tax cut with a dramatic expansion of regulatory oversight, local media outlet reports.Tax Cuts in Exhange for OversightUnder the proposal, the tax rate on crypto gains would drop from as high as 55% to a flat 20%, aligning digital assets with the tax treatment of stocks and other capital gains. The measure is being considered as part of Japan’s next annual tax reform cycle

UNIfication Proposal, JPM Coin Launch, and More — Week in Review

UNIfication Proposal, JPM Coin Launch, USDC Tops $73B, XRP ETF Surge, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Uniswap’s “UNIfication Proposal” from founder Hayden Adams proposes fee activation, UNI burns and governance changes, JPMorgan rolled out JPM Coin on Coinbase’s Base network marking a tradfi–Web3 push, Circle reported record Q3 with USDC [&#8230;]

"Catalyst for Change": The former African Bank CEO Joins Revolut's South African Banking License Push

Revoluthas submitted an application to operate as a licensed bank inSouth Africa, filing paperwork with the country's Prudential Authorityas it targets its first banking license on the continent.TheLondon-based fintech confirmed it haslodged a Section 12 application under the Banks Act, starting the regulatory processthat typically stretches 18 to 24 months before approval orrejection.Revolut NamesVeteran Banker as Chairman for South African OperationsTo steerits South African operations, Revol

Institutions in Asia Can Now Trade Crypto Perpetual Futures on SGX’s Cleared Exchange

Singapore Exchange has launched Bitcoin and Ethereumperpetual futures through its SGX Derivatives unit. The contracts, set to starttrading next week, offer continuous, no-expiry exposure to digital assets whileoperating within a regulated, exchange-cleared framework. The move aims tobring institutional-grade standards of clearing and margining to cryptoderivatives in Asia.Digitalassets meet tradfi in London at the fmls25In 2013, SGXwas authorized by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Finance Magnates and investingLive to Lead Conversations at FMLS:25

The Finance Magnates London Summit (FMLS:25) returns this November for its 14th edition, bringing together the biggest names in online trading, fintech, payments, and crypto. Taking place at Magazine London from 25 to 27 November 2025, the Summit promises two full days of business meetings, insight sessions, and high-level networking that define the direction of global finance.Known as the most influential event on the financial industry calendar, FMLS:25 gathers thousands of senior executives,

Ethereum Tracks Bitcoin as ETH Price Prediction Signals Further 60% Drop to April Lows

Ethereum (ETH) price has testedthe psychological $3,000 level, deepening medium-term lows and falling to thelowest levels in over 4 months. And although the ETH price is rising today (Monday),November 17, 2025, rebounding over 3.46% to trade at $3,199.35, my Ethereum forecastsremain bearish. Thecryptocurrency faces a potentially catastrophic 60% decline scenario as extremefear grips the market and technical signals flash warning signs of deepercorrection ahead.​ Let’s check together why Ethereum