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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

Phantom Launches Desktop Trading Terminal With Perps

Phantom has rolled out a new desktop trading terminal aimed at consolidating spot tokens, perpetuals, and charting tools into a single browser-based interface, marking a clear push beyond its mobile-first roots. Phantom Rolls out Desktop Trading Terminal The desktop terminal, announced Dec. 13, is designed to let users trade, track portfolios, and manage positions from […]

Moonbirds to launch BIRB token in early Q1 2026

<p>The launch of BIRB token could significantly boost Moonbirds' market presence, potentially positioning it as a major player in the web3 economy.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/moonbirds-birb-token-launch/">Moonbirds to launch BIRB token in early Q1 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Standard Chartered and Coinbase Expand Institutional Crypto Rails as Banking and Exchange Infrastructure Lock in

Standard Chartered and Coinbase are pushing institutional crypto adoption forward by expanding a global digital asset partnership, signaling deeper integration between regulated banking infrastructure and crypto-native platforms as institutional demand accelerates. Standard Chartered, Coinbase Deepen Institutional Crypto Alliance A global banking and crypto exchange collaboration moved forward as two corporate giants expanded institutional offerings. Standard [&#8230;]

El Salvador’s Bitcoin stash surpasses 7,500 BTC as reserve build-up continues

<p>El Salvador's growing Bitcoin reserves could enhance financial inclusion and attract investment, but raise concerns over IMF agreement compliance.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/el-salvador-bitcoin-reserves-growth/">El Salvador&#8217;s Bitcoin stash surpasses 7,500 BTC as reserve build-up continues</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Regulated Prediction Markets Take Shape as Bitnomial Locks in Clearing Approval Under CFTC Oversight

Bitnomial won U.S. regulatory approval to clear fully collateralized swaps, opening the door to regulated prediction markets and positioning the exchange as the only domestic venue unifying derivatives, crypto exposure and outcomes-based trading. Bitnomial Expands Regulated Prediction Markets Under CFTC Approval A regulated derivatives exchange expanded its product scope in the United States as Bitnomial [&#8230;]

Vivopower Positions for XRP-Linked Upside With $300M Ripple Equity Structure

Vivopower struck a joint venture to gain indirect exposure to Ripple and XRP by sourcing up to $300 million in Ripple Labs shares, tapping strong South Korean investor demand while avoiding balance-sheet risk. Vivopower Targets Ripple Labs Equity to Capture XRP-Linked Upside A joint venture agreement has been executed to expand exposure to Ripple and [&#8230;]

UK Treasury to implement regulation for Bitcoin and crypto by 2027

<p>The UK's crypto regulation aims to enhance consumer protection, increase market transparency, and curb financial crimes by 2027.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/uk-crypto-regulation-2027/">UK Treasury to implement regulation for Bitcoin and crypto by 2027</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

‘UAE Is All-in on Crypto’: Coinbase and Ripple Align as Market Gravity Shifts Toward the Gulf

The UAE is cementing its status as a global crypto capital as Coinbase and Ripple align publicly on its regulatory clarity, innovation-first mindset and growing influence over the future of digital assets. Coinbase and Ripple Align on the UAE’s Growing Crypto Power Coinbase and Ripple have both pointed to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as [&#8230;]

Crypto and Fintech Titans Join Forces to Secure the Future of Prediction Markets

A powerful coalition of top crypto and fintech platforms is moving to lock in federal oversight for prediction markets, aiming to block state-level crackdowns while protecting access to a fast-growing market reshaping polling, trading, and civic insight. Crypto and Fintech Giants Unite to Defend Federal Control of Prediction Markets Major financial and crypto platforms have [&#8230;]

Ribbon Finance Exploit Resolution Draws Fire as Critics Question Treatment of Old Deposits

Aevo, previously known as Ribbon Finance, is facing mounting criticism after outlining its plan to resolve a legacy vault exploit, a response that has triggered accusations of unfair treatment, heated social media backlash, and restricted discussion on X. Aevo Proposes Partial Recovery After Exploit, Community Isn’t Buying It Aevo published an update detailing how it [&#8230;]

Michael Saylor Teases Another Bitcoin Buy as Strategy’s Orange Dots Make a Comeback

It looks like Michael Saylor’s Strategy is lining up a fresh bitcoin purchase announcement for Monday morning, after dropping a not-so-subtle hint on X on Sunday. The bitcoin treasury giant already sits on a hefty 660,624 BTC, and all signs suggest this train has no plans to hit the brakes. Over the past month, Saylor [&#8230;]

Yo Labs Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding Round

Key Highlights Yo Labs raised $10 million in Series A funding, led by Foundation Capital, with Coinbase Ventures&#8230;

Firedancer is live, but Solana is violating the one safety rule Ethereum treats as non-negotiable

After three years of development, Firedancer went live on Solana mainnet in December 2024, having already produced 50,000 blocks across 100 days of testing on a handful of validators.The milestone, announced Dec. 12 by Solana's official account, marks more than a performance upgrade. It represents the network's first real attempt to eliminate the architectural bottleneck that has underpinned its most damaging outages: near-total reliance on a single validator client.Solana has spent years market

Bitcoin Ends Week in the Red, Shedding All Fed-Fueled Gains Amid Liquidity Worries

Bitcoin started the week above $90,000 but slid to just under $89,000 as traders braced for the Bank of Japan’s upcoming rate decision, a historically bearish catalyst for the cryptocurrency. Global Implications of Japanese Monetary Policy After kicking off the week trading above $90,000, bitcoin ( BTC) ended it just under $89,000 as the global [&#8230;]

How Robert Kiyosaki Built His Wealth Buying Silver at 18 and Smuggling Gold

Before fame or fortune, Robert Kiyosaki made a quiet move at 18 years old into silver, followed years later by smuggled gold, decisions he says changed how he built wealth outside the system. How Robert Kiyosaki Built His Wealth Outside Government Money With Silver and Smuggled Gold Rich Dad Poor Dad author and personal finance [&#8230;]

Cardano now has institutional-grade infrastructure, but a glaring $40 million liquidity gap threatens to stall growth

Cardano has made a significant integration this week that fundamentally alters its approach to market infrastructure.Under the network’s newly operational Pentad and Intersect governance structure, the steering committee authorized the implementation of Pyth Network’s low-latency oracle stack.While the decision may appear to be a routine technical upgrade on the surface, it represents a profound shift in philosophy for a blockchain that has historically prioritized academic rigor and self-suffic

WisdomTree Moves $140B Into On-Chain Future as Solana Becomes Hub for Verifiable Cashflow Assets

Key Takeaways:WisdomTree, managing $140 billion AUM, is bringing verifiable cashflow assets such as dividends and royalties onto the Solana blockchain.The initiative is powered by Plume Network, signaling a new wave of institutional-grade tokenization built on Solana’s high-performance infrastructure.The move strengthens Solana’s growing role as a preferred chain for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization across global finance.The institutional tokenization is increasing at a rapid pace and this ti

SEC Issues Major Crypto Custody Bulletin for Retail Investors as U.S. Shifts Toward Onchain Finance

Key Takeaways:The SEC has released a new crypto custody bulletin providing detailed guidance for retail investors on wallets, private keys, and storage risks.The bulletin explains the differences between hot vs. cold wallets, self-custody vs. third-party custody, and highlights security vulnerabilities investors often overlook.The update comes during a broader U.S. regulatory pivot, with policymakers moving from enforcement-heavy oversight toward frameworks that support tokenization and digital-

BOJ Hike Watch: Why Japan’s Next Move Has Traders on Edge Worldwide

Eyes are now on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) as the central bank is poised to make a bold move next week, raising its short-term interbank rate and sending shockwaves through global markets. BOJ Rate Hike Countdown: Markets Say the Odds Are Nearly Locked In Last week, the U.S. Federal Reserve trimmed the federal funds [&#8230;]