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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

Crypto’s Reputation Pivot: Why Sports Sponsorship Became the Key to Normalizing Web3 in 2025

Tether’s rejected $1.2 billion bid to acquire Juventus will likely trigger a high‑stakes battle for control of the club, fueled by the stablecoin issuer’s vast profits, deep liquidity, and existing 10% stake. Beyond the takeover drama, the move signals crypto’s evolution into a mainstream, institutionally credible force, as Web3 companies increasingly use elite sports partnerships […]

The top 12 crypto winners of 2025: who got it right this year?

If 2024 was the year of the crypto reawakening, 2025 was the year the plumbing finally got permitted.This year, the emerging industry entered January with tentative optimism and exited December with federal statutes.As a result, the narrative shifted definitively from “crypto as a casino” to “crypto as capital markets infrastructure.”During this period, volumes moved on-chain, policy moved into the White House, and major asset managers moved past their hesitation, as evid

TuringBitChain (TBC): Extending Satoshi Nakamoto’s Vision of a Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System

This content is provided by a sponsor. TBC (TuringBitChain) is a blockchain project developed as a hard fork of Bitcoin, designed to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-efficient peer-to-peer digital transactions. Built on Proof of Work consensus and the UTXO model, TBC focuses on supporting large-scale payment activity and on-chain applications while maintaining decentralisation and transparent […]

2025 EOY Report: VC of the Year

After a bruising multi-year downturn, 2025 marked a decisive comeback for crypto venture capital, led by a small group of firms shaping regulation, infrastructure, and consumer adoption. Capital flowed again, but more selectively, and the firms that rose to the top were those with long-term conviction, technical depth, and the ability to shape markets beyond […]

“AI Highlights Existing Problems and Makes Them Bigger”: Insight at FMLS:25 on Data Challenges

At the Finance Magnates London Summit 2025, industry leadersconvened to discuss the changing role of artificial intelligence in tradingduring the panel “Secret Agent Deploying AI for Traders at Scale 1” Moderatedby Joe Craven, Global Head of Enterprise Solutions at TipRanks, the session highlighted how AI is reshaping workflows, enhancing decision-making, and creatingboth opportunities and challenges for market participants.Craven opened by framing AI as a tool to make complex datamore digestibl

Bitcoiners waiting for a “Bukele moment” in Chile are ignoring a $229 billion signal that matters more

Chile has made a hard pivot. In a decisive Dec. 14 runoff, José Antonio Kast, a conservative former congressman and leader of the Republican Party, won the presidency with roughly 58% of the vote over leftist Jeannette Jara.It marks Chile’s starkest rightward shift since the return to democracy. Markets took it as a deregulatory signal: the peso and equities firmed on expectations of looser labor rules, lower corporate taxes, and a law-and-order push aimed at crime and migration pressures that d

Why Gold and Silver Delivered Historic Gains This Year

Gold and silver ended 2025 with outsized gains, driven by monetary policy shifts, central bank accumulation, and sustained industrial demand that pushed both metals to multi-decade highs. Gold and Silver Post Standout 2025 Performance Gold prices climbed from $2,585 per ounce in January to $4,524 by Dec. 23, posting a 75% annual gain, while silver […]

BlackRock strategists expect limited rate cuts in 2026 unless labor market cracks

<p>Limited rate cuts in 2026 could constrain economic growth, emphasizing the need for a resilient labor market to sustain stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/blackrock-limited-rate-cuts-2026-unless-labor-market-cracks/">BlackRock strategists expect limited rate cuts in 2026 unless labor market cracks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

“The Market Isn't Saturated, It Is Crowded”: FMLS:25 Panel on What It Takes for Retail Brokers to Compete in B2B

At a Finance Magnates London Summit 2025 panel tilled "To B2B or Not? Dos and Donts for Brokers Going Institutional", industry leaders cautioned retail brokers: B2B liquidity is a compelling but challenging space, not just a simple add-on.Moderator Sam Low, founder of LiquidityFinder, noted that when his platform launched in 2019, it listed “five to ten” major B2B brokers. Today, he said, there are around 40 on his site alone. “So is there still an opportunity to go from being a retail broker to

Brazil Backs a R$1.08M Bitcoin Orchestra That Turns Live BTC Prices Into Real-Time Music

Key Takeaways:Brazil approved a R$1.08 million ($197,000) tax-incentivized project that converts live Bitcoin price data into orchestral music.A custom algorithm will translate Bitcoin price movements and volatility into melody, rhythm, and tempo during a live performance in Brasília.The initiative highlights how crypto market data can power cultural experiences, not just financial products.Brazil is bringing Bitcoin off the charts and onto the stage. A newly approved cultural project will use r

Mt. Gox hacker-linked wallet quietly offloads 2,300 Bitcoin

<p>The gradual liquidation of Bitcoin linked to Mt. Gox highlights ongoing challenges in tracking and securing crypto assets globally.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/mt-gox-hacker-wallets-sell-2300-bitcoin/">Mt. Gox hacker-linked wallet quietly offloads 2,300 Bitcoin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Solana Slashes $500M Sandwich Attacks as 75% of SOL Gets Staked in 2025 Security Overhaul

Key Takeaways:Sandwich attacks drained up to $500 million from Solana users in 16 months, but coordinated action cut profitability by 60–70% in 2025.415 million SOL is now staked, representing 75% of circulating supply, driven by a sharp rise in native staking and institutional inflows.Marinade Finance, Jito, and the Solana Foundation blacklisted 50+ malicious validators, protecting over $2 billion in delegated stake.Solana’s 2025 staking boom did not come without pain. As participation surged,

Metaplanet stopped buying Bitcoin for months, concealing a ruthless arbitrage strategy that puts retail to shame

Over the past quarter, the most notable market signal from Japan-based Metaplanet was not a single Bitcoin purchase, but a pause.The Tokyo-listed firm, which spent much of 2025 aggressively acquiring Bitcoin, has not issued a &#8220;Notice of Additional Purchase&#8221; since Oct. 1.Metaplanet's Last Bitcoin Purchase. (Source: Metaplanet)While retail observers feared a loss of conviction, the silence masked a critical financial dislocation that had seen Metaplanet’s Market Net Asset Value (MNAV)

Bitcoin Holds the Line Near $87K as Indicators Send Mixed Holiday Signals

Bitcoin’s price on Wednesday stands at $87,234, with a market capitalization of $1.74 trillion, reflecting a cautious tone heading into Christmas Eve as 24-hour trading volume clocks in at $36.90 billion and the intraday range stays boxed between $86,713 and $88,091. The numbers suggest bitcoin is pacing itself rather than sprinting, as traders digest mixed [&#8230;]

“The Majority of a Broker’s Revenue Comes from Its B-Book Functionality,” Kieran Duff at FMLS:25

“The majority of revenue for a broker and, youknow, correct me if I'm wrong on this, if anybody knows better, but themajority of their revenue comes from their B book functionality,” opined KieranDuff, the Head of UK Growth and Business Development at Darwinex at FMLS:25. Duff, Speaking with Jonathan Fine, Content Strategistat Ultimate Group, used his time not to talk about quick wins or marketingtricks, but about the virtue of patience in both trading and business.Redefining the Broker ModelDar

BlackRock deposits $200M in Bitcoin and $29M in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime

<p>BlackRock's significant crypto deposits may signal a strategic shift to bolster its ETF offerings amid fluctuating investor demand.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/blackrock-deposits-200-m-bitcoin-ethereum-coinbase/">BlackRock deposits $200M in Bitcoin and $29M in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin Logs 4th Straight Outflow Day With $189 Million Exit

Bitcoin ETFs posted a fourth consecutive day of outflows, while ether ETFs slipped back into the red. XRP and solana ETFs continued to attract modest but steady inflows, underscoring selective investor demand. Ether Turns Red Again as Bitcoin ETFs Sink Further Risk appetite cooled further across crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as the holiday-shortened week approached, [&#8230;]

Why donor-advised funds are a powerful (and tax-advantaged) tool for crypto-based giving

Crypto has changed how people think about ownership, value transfer, and financial autonomy. It is also changing how people approach philanthropy.For many donors – especially those holding appreciated crypto – donor-advised funds (DAFs) have emerged as one of the most flexible and powerful tools for charitable giving.This article explains what DAFs are, how they work, and why they are particularly well suited for crypto-based philanthropy.What is a donor-advised fund?A donor-advised fund is a c

Arthur Hayes sells more ETH and invests in DeFi tokens

<p>Hayes' shift from Ethereum to DeFi tokens may signal a strategic pivot towards assets potentially poised for growth in liquidity-rich environments.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/arthur-hayes-sells-ethereum-invests-defi-tokens/">Arthur Hayes sells more ETH and invests in DeFi tokens</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>