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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

This New Gold Price Prediction from Goldman Sachs Shows How High Will Gold Go in 2026

Gold hasjust delivered one of the most powerful runs in its modern history, and the keyquestions now are how high gold can go, and whether goldwill hit $5,000 per ounce. The yellow metal is still in a clear uptrend,even after setting fresh all-time highs and pulling back slightly.Over thepast year gold surged about 65%, and in the first three weeks of2026 it has already added roughly 12%, briefly testing the $4,888area per ounce and setting new historical records. Today, on Thursday 22January 20

EAERA Partners with VIASM to Advance Applied Mathematics, Data Science, and AI in Finance

The use of mathematics, data science, and artificial intelligence (AI) has become the cornerstone of contemporary financial solutions in light of the explosive growth of digital finance and the growing demand for real-time data analytics. Considering this, EAERA and the Vietnam Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics (VIASM) have partnered for the 2026–2028 timeframe with the goal of advancing applied research and implementing data-driven and AI-driven technologies in Vietnam’s financial ind

iSAM Moves to New London Headquarters after New Cyprus and Hong Kong Offices

iSAM, which operates as an alternative asset manager and market maker, has moved to a new London headquarters to support the expansion of its operations and growing global demand for its services.Expansion of Global PresenceAnnounced today (Thursday), the relocation followed the opening of its Cyprus office last May and its move to a larger office in Hong Kong in June. The Limassol office was set up to support clients in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.The group also has offices in the Unite

How Leverage Alters Risk in Ways Traders Often Misjudge

Leverage draws attention across different assets classes, from forex and stocks to commodities, indices, cryptocurrencies, and options. At the surface level, leverage is enticing: enter large positions by putting less capital upfront, and for some traders, the ability to amplify profits by 5x, 10x, or even 50x. However, underneath the surface, that same mechanism also reshapes risk in ways that are frequently misunderstood, even during periods of normal volatility.In reality, leverage doesn’t ju

How one Bitcoin whale is absorbing the world’s entire daily mining supply as Bitcoin price faces $90,000 friction

Bitcoin is struggling to build momentum around the $90,000 level, yet at least one headline-grabbing buyer appears to be leaning in the opposite direction.Adam Back, the CEO of Blockstream, said on X (formerly Twitter) that a “Bitfinex whale” is purchasing roughly 450 Bitcoin per day at current price levels, a pace that would translate into about $40.6 million of daily demand with Bitcoin trading around $90,233 at the time of writing.According to Back:“The Bitfinex whale [was] initially [b

VT Markets Publishes 2026 Outlook Report Highlighting Opportunities Amid Steady Growth

VT Markets today announced the release of its 2026 Global Market Outlook, titled “Steady Growth, Balanced Inflation: Navigating a Regime of Structural Opportunity.” The report delivers a forward-looking, multi-asset assessment of the trends and opportunities expected to shape global markets in 2026, drawing on in-depth analysis across equities, foreign exchange, crypto assets, and commodities.As global growth steadies and inflation pressures continue to normalize, markets are entering a new phas

DXtrade Links Prop Firms to Arizet's Real-Time Risk Platform

Devexpertsconnected its DXtrade platform to Arizet Labs' PropTech suite, giving propfirms that license the software access to a CRM system designed to handle theoperational demands of evaluating and managing funded traders.ThePropTech platform launched by Arizet in late 2025 combines client lifecyclemanagement, risk analytics, payout automation, and compliance tools in onesystem. Firms using DXtrade can now integrate these features to replace manualprocesses that many prop operations still rely

The Psychology of ‘Hold’ – Why Doing Nothing Can Be a Winning Strategy Copy

In the fast-paced world of investing, the temptation to chase quick gains or flee sudden losses often leads traders to overreact. Yet, evidence from markets shows that the most effective approach is frequently the simplest: holding quality assets over the long term. This strategy isn’t about being lazy or inaction—it’s about disciplined patience. As a global broker committed to empowering smarter, more sustainable trading decisions, VT Marketsconsistently emphasizes the importance of structure,

Ondo Expands to Solana, Adding Hundreds of Tokenized US Stocks and ETFs

Ondo Finance expands Ondo Global Markets to Solana, adding 200+ tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs. Ondo Finance announced on January 21, 2026 that Ondo Global Markets is launching on Solana, bringing over 200 tokenized U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs)—backed by liquidity from NASDAQ and NYSE—to Solana’s ecosystem and its 3.2 million daily active users. […]

What Digital Dollars Could Mean for Paychecks, Bills and Refunds

Stablecoins have gotten big enough that regular people are right to ask, Should I care? The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) put global stablecoin market capitalization at around $255 billion as of 30 May 2025, which is far beyond a niche hobby market.If you’re in the US, there’s another detail that matters even more: BIS found almost 99% of stablecoin market value is USD-denominated (as of 10 June 2025). So when people say digital dollars they’re usually talking about something that wan

Gold Dominates Trading at Axi as Volatility And Record XAU Price Drive CFD Volumes

Gold hasbecome the dominant trading instrument at Australian broker Axi, reflecting abroader shift across the CFD industry as traders chase volatility in preciousmetals markets.The brokerconfirmed XAU remains its most traded contract, with activity more thandoubling in recent months as the metal extended gains to test a record $4,888per ounce this week before pulling back to around $4,836. Gold climbed 65% lastyear and has added another 12% in the first three weeks of 2026."Interestin gold tradi

Younger Americans Trust Crypto Far More Than Banks, OKX Survey Finds

OKX survey shows Gen Z and Millennials far more trusting of crypto platforms than Baby Boomers. OKX released survey results in the United States on January 21, 2026 showing 40% of Gen Z and 41% of Millennials give crypto platforms high trust scores (7+), versus just 9% of Baby Boomers, while 74% of Boomers rate […]

Boku Revenue Rockets 29% as Digital Wallets Take Center Stage

Bokureported annual revenue of $128.5 million for 2025, exceeding analyst estimatesand representing 29% growth from the prior year's $99.3 million, according to atrading update released today (Wednesday).Thepayments network posted adjusted EBITDA of $41 million, up 31% year-over-yearand ahead of the $39.8 million consensus estimate. The company's EBITDA marginreached 32%, compared to 31.6% in 2024.Cash on thecompany's balance sheet grew 39% to $246 million at year-end, even after Bokurepurchased

Louder in America, Quieter in Europe: Shareholder Activism Splits Investors

Activism Versus Apathy Defines UK/US Investor SplitShareholder activism hit a new global high in 2025, with 255 campaigns launched worldwide - surpassing the previous record set in 2018 - according to Barclays’ investment banking shareholder advisory team’s latest review.Driven by strong M&A activity, higher market volatility, and favourable financing conditions, US campaigns rose by a quarter and accounted for more than half of global activity, while Japan recorded its second consecutive ye

Tharwa Integrates Sharia-Compliant Stablecoin Into Real Finance Ecosystem

Tharwa has integrated its Sharia-compliant stablecoin thUSD into the Real Finance blockchain ecosystem, expanding access to sustainable onchain yield and strengthening RWA-backed decentralized finance ( DeFi) infrastructure. Expanding Onchain RWA Access Tharwa, an issuer of real-world asset ( RWA) backed stablecoins, has announced the integration of its Sharia-compliant stablecoin thUSD into the Real Finance blockchain […]

Ripple Treasury Disrupts 9-to-5 Finance, Unlocking 24/7 Liquidity and Lower Fees

Ripple is pushing corporate treasury into an always-on era, pitching blockchain settlement as a practical upgrade that unlocks 24/7 liquidity, cuts cross-border payment costs, and blends traditional finance with digital asset infrastructure. Ripple Treasury Challenges Legacy Finance With 24/7 Settlement and Institutional Custody Ripple is positioning itself at the center of always-on corporate finance. Treasury […]

XRP Legal Status Reaffirmed as SEC Remains Blocked From Core Security Claim

XRP’s legal standing under U.S. securities law is considered settled after the Ripple ruling, but renewed scrutiny of dropped crypto enforcement cases is reviving debate over whether regulators can revisit issues already decided by the courts. XRP Non-Security Classification Reasserted, Reducing Long-Term Regulatory Risk XRP’s legal status under U.S. securities law remains a settled but […]

White House Advisor Says Crypto Market Structure Bill Will Happen, Locking in Pro-Crypto Momentum

U.S. crypto legislation is inevitable, and delaying action risks harsher rules later as Washington debates whether to lock in influence now or surrender control of a multi-trillion-dollar market to future political backlash. Crypto’s Regulatory Future Is Certain, Industry Influence Is Not, White House Advisor Says Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital […]

Ripple Calls Binance’s US Comeback Inevitable — A Major Bullish Shift for Crypto Markets

Binance’s U.S. comeback is increasingly seen as inevitable, with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stating that its return could intensify competition, lower prices, and reshape the regulatory and market balance across the American crypto economy. Ripple Signals Binance’s US Comeback Could Ignite the Next Crypto Growth Wave Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse weighed in on shifting dynamics […]