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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

GMG Prime Taps MetaQuotes’ Ultency to Bring Institutional Liquidity to MT5

GMG Prime, the institutional division of GlobalMarkets Group Limited, has enabled a direct institutional liquidity feed intoMetaTrader 5 using MetaQuotes’ Ultency Matching Engine. The integration allows brokers to tap GMG Prime’sliquidity pool natively from MT5, reducing dependence on external bridges andmiddleware layers. The move targets execution quality for brokers andinstitutional clients that route high volumes through MetaTrader 5. GMG Prime highlights lower jitter, improved fillratios, a

Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin Price Is Nearing End of Down Cycle, Predicts ‘Shallowest Four-Year Decline’

Bitcoin MagazineCathie Wood Says Bitcoin Price Is Nearing End of Down Cycle, Predicts ‘Shallowest Four-Year Decline’ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said she believes bitcoin is nearing the end of its current down cycle, arguing that the asset’s latest four-year drawdown will likely be the shallowest in its history.“We’re pretty well through the down cycle here,” Wood said in a CNBC interview, pushing back against fears that bitcoin still faces a prolonged correction. She noted that the most recent bu

Trump reverses planned Feb 1 tariffs on NATO nations after Greenland talks

<p>Donald Trump says he will not impose 10% tariffs on NATO nations on Feb 1 after reaching a framework deal over Greenland and Arctic talks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-tariffs-reversal-nato/">Trump reverses planned Feb 1 tariffs on NATO nations after Greenland talks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Intel shares surge 11% to four-year high ahead of Q4 earnings call

<p>Intel stock hits four-year high with 35% YTD gain on $8.9B government investment and 18A chip launch ahead of Q4 earnings.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/intel-shares-surge-four-year-high/">Intel shares surge 11% to four-year high ahead of Q4 earnings call</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

David Sacks and Eric Trump Weigh In at Davos as Senate Delay Stalls CLARITY Act

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, commonly known as the CLARITY Act, remains stalled in the U.S. Senate after advancing out of the House last fall, with industry divisions now complicating its path forward. As lawmakers debate amendments behind closed doors, prominent voices such as David Sacks and Eric Trump have publicly framed the delay [&#8230;]

Bitcoin is in the blast radius after Japan’s bond market hit a terrifying 30-year breaking point

At first glance, this looks like a story that lives on the back pages of a newspaper, Japanese government bonds with maturities that run so long they sound like a joke, 20 years, 30 years, 40 years.If you own Bitcoin, you still end up in the blast radius.Because when Japan’s long-dated bonds start to wobble, it is rarely just about Japan. It is about the world’s last big source of cheap money slowly turning into something more expensive, and what happens to every trade that quietly depended on t

Iran’s central bank used $500M in Tether to fight FX collapse and evade sanctions

<p>Iran's central bank amassed $507M in USDT to dodge sanctions, using crypto tactics to access offshore liquidity.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-usdt-sanctions-bypass/">Iran’s central bank used $500M in Tether to fight FX collapse and evade sanctions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Arnav Pagidyala: Ethereum and Solana will dominate by 2026, Solana’s community culture enhances its ecosystem, and Robinhood is set to surpass Coinbase | Bankless

Ethereum and Solana are expected to solidify their positions as leading blockchain platforms by 2026. General-purpose blockchain networks will find it challenging to compete with the established network effects of Ethereum and Solana. Solana is gaining favor among developers and consumers, positi...The post Arnav Pagidyala: Ethereum and Solana will dominate by 2026, Solana&#8217;s community culture enhances its ecosystem, and Robinhood is set to surpass Coinbase | Bankless appeared first on Cryp

Vladimir Novakovski: DeFi must match traditional finance performance, why solving real-world problems is crucial, and the evolving role of Ethereum in trading | Empire

DeFi must match the performance of traditional finance while maintaining verifiability. Building in crypto should focus on solving significant problems rather than building for its own sake. Most digital asset trading remains centralized, not utilizing blockchain technology.The post Vladimir Novakovski: DeFi must match traditional finance performance, why solving real-world problems is crucial, and the evolving role of Ethereum in trading | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Zach Pandl: Bitcoin projected to hit $126,000 by mid-2026, Ethereum to outperform due to regulatory clarity, and the rise of stablecoins in corporate finance | Unchained

Bitcoin is projected to reach a new all-time high by the first half of 2026. Ethereum is expected to continue outperforming Bitcoin due to its market dynamics. The US crypto industry is moving towards greater regulatory clarity.The post Zach Pandl: Bitcoin projected to hit $126,000 by mid-2026, Ethereum to outperform due to regulatory clarity, and the rise of stablecoins in corporate finance | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Reclaims $90K After Trump’s Davos Speech, but Gains Quickly Evaporate

Bitcoin briefly surged back above $90,000 on Jan. 21 after President Donald Trump eased tensions over Greenland. The rally, however, was short-lived; bitcoin retreated to $87,200, triggering $210 million in liquidations in four hours. Greenland De-escalation Fuels a Sharp Recovery Bitcoin ( BTC) staged a high-stakes recovery on the afternoon of Jan. 21, briefly reclaiming [&#8230;]

Alex Pruden: Quantum computing threatens Bitcoin’s cryptographic security, 30-40% of Bitcoin is exposed to risks, and the urgent need for post-quantum cryptography | Unchained

Quantum computing presents a significant future threat to Bitcoin due to its slow governance processes. Quantum computing operates on principles that allow it to perform tasks classical computers cannot, posing a threat to cryptographic algorithms. Experts predict a wide range of timelines for wh...The post Alex Pruden: Quantum computing threatens Bitcoin&#8217;s cryptographic security, 30-40% of Bitcoin is exposed to risks, and the urgent need for post-quantum cryptography | Unchained appeared

Marc Zeller: Insider trading laws don’t ensure market fairness, Aave governance highlights DAO potential, and ownership of assets is crucial in DeFi | Unchained

Insider trading laws aim to prevent the misuse of privileged information rather than ensuring market fairness. Many on-chain analysts misinterpret market information, leading to flawed conclusions. Aave governance is seen as a potential success story for DAOs, highlighting its significance in DeFi.The post Marc Zeller: Insider trading laws don&#8217;t ensure market fairness, Aave governance highlights DAO potential, and ownership of assets is crucial in DeFi | Unchained appeared first on Crypto

Alex Thorn: The four-year Bitcoin cycle is broken, macroeconomic trends favor higher prices, and Ethereum faces competition from Solana | Unchained

The traditional four-year Bitcoin cycle is considered broken, reflecting changes in market dynamics. Bitcoin's market conditions are too chaotic to predict accurately for 2026. Bitcoin could experience both new cycle lows and all-time highs within 2026.The post Alex Thorn: The four-year Bitcoin cycle is broken, macroeconomic trends favor higher prices, and Ethereum faces competition from Solana | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kain Warwick: Crypto purchases on Twitter could ignite an altcoin season, privacy coins like Monero and Zcash are gaining traction, and the meme coin market is devolving into a PvP battleground | Unchained

The integration of crypto purchases on Twitter could spark a significant altcoin season. The current market is seeing a rise in low-quality meme coins. Privacy-focused crypto like Monero and Zcash are gaining attention as potential strong investments.The post Kain Warwick: Crypto purchases on Twitter could ignite an altcoin season, privacy coins like Monero and Zcash are gaining traction, and the meme coin market is devolving into a PvP battleground | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

London-Based Prime Broker GBM Appoints Maria Antsupova as Global Markets Operations Head

GBM Securities, a London-based prime brokerage firm,appointed Maria Antsupova as the Head of operations for Global Markets. Antsupova served in the same capacity at ITICapital. ITI describes itself as an emerging-markets-focusedbrokerage firm serving a broad range of clients. Its customer base includesprivate clients, proprietary trading firms, banks, hedge funds, institutionalinvestors and corporates.Experience from Renaissance CapitalShe also brings nearly 9 years of experience fromRenaissanc

WalletConnect Integrates TRON Network to Expand Global Payments

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Lisbon, Portugal, January 21, 2026 — WalletConnect, the infrastructure powering crypto payments, today announced support for the TRON network, expanding institutional access to DeFi on TRON and extending payment connectivity across one of the world’s largest blockchain networks. The TRON network is governed by the TRON [&#8230;]

Delaware Life Launches First Fixed Index Annuity That Offers Bitcoin Exposure

Bitcoin MagazineDelaware Life Launches First Fixed Index Annuity That Offers Bitcoin ExposureDelaware Life Insurance Company has become the first U.S. insurance carrier to offer a fixed index annuity (FIA) linked to a cryptocurrency-focused index, the BlackRock U.S. Equity Bitcoin Balanced Risk 12% Index.&nbsp;The move allows retirement investors to gain indirect exposure to Bitcoin while retaining principal protection, a hallmark of traditional annuity products.The newly launched index blends 7

GWEI is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that GWEI is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingGWEI trading is live as of January 21, 2026.To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.&nbsp;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:ETHGas (GWEI)ETHGas (GWEI) is a new primitive that transforms Ethereum