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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

Debanking Practices Exposed: Major US Banks Cited for Bias Concerns

Federal regulators revealed early evidence that major U.S. banks used internal policies to restrict lawful customers, exposing widespread debanking practices that may have shaped access to capital and economic activity nationwide. OCC Releases Preliminary Review on Bank Debanking Practices A federal review prompted new disclosures as the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) […]

Satoshi Nakamoto Institute launches fundraising for Bitcoin Library

<p>The initiative could significantly enhance public understanding and academic research on Bitcoin, ensuring its historical and technical legacy endures.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-library-fundraising-initiative/">Satoshi Nakamoto Institute launches fundraising for Bitcoin Library</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitwise Eyes Massive 2026—CEO Says ‘People Are Not Bullish Enough’

Bitwise signals a stunning setup for 2026 as accelerating institutional flows and widening bank access drive mainstream demand and a far more bullish market foundation that is rapidly reshaping crypto’s trajectory. Bitwise Flags a ‘Massive’ 2026 Build With New Buyers Loading Aggressively Rising optimism in digital assets was amplified when Hunter Horsley, CEO of asset [&#8230;]

Crypto Holds Firm Ahead of Key Central Bank Decisions

Crypto markets look stable on the surface, but traders remain uneasy as the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan (BOJ) line up back-to-back risk events. Crypto is quiet for now, though the stability feels temporary. Markets Steady as Traders Brace for FOMC and BOJ Some days feel too quiet, like the market is holding its [&#8230;]

Bitcoin OG expands Ethereum long position to $392.5M on Hyperliquid

<p>The significant Ethereum investment by a Bitcoin veteran highlights growing confidence in Ethereum's potential, impacting market dynamics and sentiment.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ethereum-long-position-hyperliquid/">Bitcoin OG expands Ethereum long position to $392.5M on Hyperliquid</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin Reverses From Channel Resistance as Whale Shorting Intensifies

The Bitcoin price faces a bearish reversal from the key resistance trendline of a falling channel pattern, signalling&#8230;

Silk Road Bitcoin wallets just woke up, but one critical on-chain detail defies the usual crash narrative

Two Bitcoin wallets linked by analysts to Silk Road–era activity last moved 3,421 BTC in May this year. Now, follow-on activity on Dec. 10 added a fresh pulse to a year of dormant-supply awakenings.According to the Digital Watch Observatory, the May spends totaled about 3,421 BTC, roughly $322.5 million at the time.The sequence included a 2,343 BTC outlay at block height 895,421 that rerouted outputs into a new SegWit address pattern.On-chain forensics show 31 outputs with consolidation into a n

Cboe approves 21Shares XRP ETF for listing

<p>The approval of the 21Shares XRP ETF could enhance institutional adoption and liquidity in the cryptocurrency market, impacting XRP's valuation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/cboe-21shares-xrp-etf-listing-approval/">Cboe approves 21Shares XRP ETF for listing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

OCC Clarifies Bank Authority for Regulated Crypto Trade Execution

U.S. banks won fresh clarity as the OCC confirmed they can execute riskless principal crypto transactions, opening regulated pathways for customer trades while reinforcing safety and compliance expectations across the growing digital-asset market. OCC Clarifies Bank Role In Riskless Principal Crypto Trades The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced on Dec. 9 [&#8230;]

CFTC Forms CEO Innovation Council with Top Exchange Members

Key Highlights The CFTC has announced the list of members for a CEO Innovation Council, which includes names&#8230;

A new loophole just proved you don’t actually own your shares – but the fix is already live on Solana

The SEC-registered transfer agent, Superstate, just enabled direct issuance of SEC-registered shares on Ethereum and Solana, settling primary sales in stablecoins and recording ownership to a transfer agent’s ledger that treats the blockchain as the master file.The company’s Direct Issuance Programs let issuers deliver tokens that represent the same legal equity with voting and dividend rights, paid for with stablecoins and delivered to KYC wallets at real-time prices.The move shifts part of the

Tom Lee Says Ethereum Will Anchor the Next Global Financial System

Tom Lee says the future of finance is being built on Ethereum, and he’s betting big that tokenization—not nostalgia for four-year bitcoin cycles—will drive the next decade of digital-asset growth. Fundstrat’s Founder and Bitmine Boss Tom Lee Makes the Case for an Ethereum-Powered Future Tom Lee, a veteran Wall Street strategist who plays central roles [&#8230;]

The Fed Just Cut Rates, How Will BTC React?

The central bank lowered its target rate on Wednesday afternoon in what some are describing as a “hawkish cut.” Interest Rates Drop: What’s Next for Bitcoin? Even before Fed Chairman Jerome Powell took the stage on Wednesday afternoon, the verdict was already in; a cut was on the way. At least that’s what the CME [&#8230;]

Bitcoin and Ethereum Soar After Fed Rate Cut Announcement

Key Highlights Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have witnessed a tiny spike after the Federal Reserve announced the&#8230;

SEI Jumps 6% After Xiaomi Agrees to Pre-Install Native Crypto Wallet

The SEI price sparks a fresh recovery attempt with a recent breakout from an inverted head and shoulders&#8230;

Polygon-Based Soccerverse Secures FIFPRO Deal, Unlocks 65,000 Real Players for Blockchain Football

Soccerverse, a Polygon‑based football management game, secured a global FIFPRO license to feature 65,000 players from over 70 unions worldwide. Building a Legitimate, Community-Driven Economy Decentralized football management game Soccerverse has secured a global licensing agreement with FIFPRO, the union representing professional footballers, granting access to the names and likenesses of more than 65,000 players [&#8230;]

The Samourai Wallet Trial: A Test of Financial Privacy and Developer Freedoms

Bitcoin MagazineThe Samourai Wallet Trial: A Test of Financial Privacy and Developer FreedomsThis piece is featured in the print edition of Bitcoin Magazine, The Freedom Issue. We’re sharing it here as a sample of the ideas explored throughout the full issue.On November 3, 2025, the freedom for developers to build financial privacy software is on trial.Samourai Wallet was a Bitcoin privacy wallet developed by Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill. It included specialized privacy tools that

LMAX Group Integrates with Gold-i to Expand Institutional Access to Perpetual Futures

LMAX Group has expanded institutional access to itsperpetual futures by integrating with Gold-i’s technology network. Through the collaboration, Gold-i’s clients canreportedly directly connect to trade perpetual futures on LMAX Group’sregulated platforms.The partnership addresses growing appetite for moresophisticated, transparent derivative products across the crypto sector. Asregulatory clarity improves, perpetual futures are gaining legitimacy, offeringinvestors more flexibility and leverage

Bitcoin Price Briefly Pumps Above $94,000 As Fed Cuts Rates

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Price Briefly Pumps Above $94,000 As Fed Cuts RatesBitcoin price surged above $94,000 today following a 25-basis-point rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate to 3.50%–3.75% to support maximum employment and contain somewhat elevated inflation amid moderate economic growth and slowing job gains.This is the Fed’s third rate cut this year and the first since October. Most officials backed the move, while three dissented — one favoring a