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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

Render Network Targets Cloud Bottlenecks With Distributed GPU Platform

The Render Network Foundation has launched Dispersed, a distributed GPU computing platform aimed at easing growing constraints in centralized cloud infrastructure as global artificial intelligence (AI) workloads expand. Render Network Expands With Dispersed AI Compute Platform The platform, approved through governance proposals RNP-019 and RNP-021, aggregates thousands of geographically distributed graphics processing units into a […]

oneZero, Finalto, OpenFX and More: Executive Moves of the Week

oneZero marketing head exitsAs the year winds down, leadership reshuffles remain active. Talia Geberovich, previously Head of Marketing and Communications at oneZero, left the company to launch her own consulting startup. The new venture focuses on providing marketing leadership, consulting, and project management services for B2B startups and scale-ups aiming to enhance growth and refine market positioning. Before joining oneZero, she served as Director of Marketing and Communications for Europ

SEC Sets Bullish Tone on On-Chain Markets as Blockchain Settlement Becomes Strategic Priority

The SEC is signaling a decisive push to move U.S. financial markets onto blockchain infrastructure, framing on-chain settlement as a priority upgrade that could reshape post-trade systems and regulatory strategy under Chair Paul Atkins. Paul Atkins Says US Markets Are ‘Poised to Move On-Chain’ as SEC Reorients Post-Trade Strategy U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […]

Silver Breaks Into Record Territory—Schiff Says ‘The Silver Train Can’t Be Stopped’

Silver’s surge to record highs is flashing a warning on inflation, monetary policy, and hard-asset demand, as rising yields and the Fed’s latest pivot fuel a powerful rotation into precious metals. Silver Bull Case Tightens as Fed QE Return Sends Assets ‘Off to the Races’ Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff shared on social media […]

Robert Kiyosaki Warns Global Crash Resets Valuations as Bitcoin Stands Outside Weakening Systems

Robert Kiyosaki urges investors to prepare for long-term economic decline by using market crashes to accumulate cash-flowing assets and decentralized stores of value, arguing disciplined planning and bitcoin ownership can build wealth as traditional systems weaken. Robert Kiyosaki Says Economic Crashes Shift Wealth Power, With Bitcoin Positioned Beyond Debased Currencies Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich […]

Strategy Holds Nasdaq-100 Slot—Saylor Says ‘Bitcoin Hoarding Will Continue’

Strategy’s firm hold in the Nasdaq-100 is reinforcing confidence in corporate bitcoin treasury strategies, signaling growing institutional acceptance even as critics question crypto-linked business models within major equity benchmarks. Nasdaq-100 Retention Boosts Confidence in Strategy’s Bitcoin Thesis Confidence in corporate bitcoin strategies strengthened after the Nasdaq-100 reconstitution, as Strategy’s position in the benchmark held firm. […]

SEC Educates Retail Investors on Holding Crypto as Custody Decisions Become Market-Critical

The SEC is educating retail crypto investors on how the storage of digital assets can determine whether holdings survive hacks, bankruptcies, or shutdowns, while urging closer scrutiny of custodians and stronger personal security as crypto risks persist. SEC Lays out How Investors Can Hold Crypto While Managing Custody and Security Exposure The U.S. Securities and […]

$310 Billion Stablecoin Market Hits New High While Yield Plays Lose Ground

Stablecoins are back on the move, with the fiat-pegged token economy notching another all-time high by clearing the $310 billion mark during the second week of December. Stablecoin Market Reaches a New Peak Tapping $310 Billion In mid-November, stablecoins logged a modest pullback after climbing to a collective high of $309 billion. From there, the […]

Juventus owner rejects acquisition offer from Tether

<p>Exor's decision to retain Juventus ownership underscores a commitment to legacy and stability, potentially impacting the club's future strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/tether-takeover-bid-juventus/">Juventus owner rejects acquisition offer from Tether</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US banks just unlocked a loophole to profit from your crypto trades without holding the bag

On Dec. 9, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency put out a press release with a very direct message for US banks: you are allowed to sit in the middle of crypto trades.In the memorably titled News Release 2025-121, the OCC published the somehow even worse-titled Interpretive Letter 1188 and confirmed that national banks may run “riskless principal” crypto-asset transactions as part of the business of banking, acting as the buyer to one customer and seller to another, while keeping no mea

January Odds Scream ‘No Rate Change’ While Powell Shuts Down New Fed Chair Chatter

After the U.S. Federal Reserve trimmed the benchmark interest rate last week, attention now shifts to the Jan. 28, 2026, meeting, where current odds suggest the central bank is poised to leave the target rate exactly where it is. A Few Days Following the Last Cut, Traders Price in a January Fed Pause When it [&#8230;]

SEC issues guidance on crypto asset custody for retail investors

<p>The SEC's guidance may enhance investor protection and influence the evolution of crypto custody practices, impacting market stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/crypto-asset-custody-sec-guidance/">SEC issues guidance on crypto asset custody for retail investors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

As US Pressure Against Venezuela Builds, Polymarket Bettors Handicap Maduro’s Exit Timing

Over the past year, tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have heated up heading into late 2025 under President Trump, marked by U.S. maritime strikes, tanker seizures, and sanctions aimed squarely at Nicolás Maduro’s regime. Polymarket bettors say the odds of Maduro being pushed from power are ticking higher, with a 21% chance it happens [&#8230;]

Bitcoin’s $55 billion options market is now obsessing over one specific date that forces a $100k showdown

Bitcoin’s options market is large, liquid, and (at the moment) unusually concentrated. Total open interest stands near $55.76 billion, with Deribit carrying $46.24 billion of that stack, far ahead of CME at $4.50 billion, OKX at $3.17 billion, Bybit at $1.29 billion, and Binance at $558.42 million, while spot trades in the $92,479.90 area.The curve tilts toward a single settlement date, Dec. 26, 2025, and the strikes with the heaviest traffic form a shelf around $100,000, with call exposure step

Phantom Wallet Teams Up with Kalshi for Event Trading Feature

Key Takeaways:Wallet Utility: Phantom, the popular Solana wallet, is expanding its use beyond basic storage by integrating real-world event trading.Asset Use: Trading activity will be settled using Solana-native tokens like SOL and USDC, creating new demand for the network&#8217;s liquidity pool.Regulatory Status: This new function is powered by Kalshi, ensuring the event contracts are CFTC-regulated, which lowers legal risk for users.It is no secret that crypto wallets have grown up. They start

Bitcoin Mining Revenue Remains Thin — Yet Hashrate Refuses to Blink

Bitcoin has logged a third consecutive difficulty cut, and even with miner revenues under pressure, the network’s computing muscle is still holding firm above the 1.1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) mark. Bitcoin Hashrate Holds the Line as Difficulty Slides for the Third Time and Revenues Remain Tighter Than Ever Miners have successfully kept the network [&#8230;]

Pakistan Greenlights Binance & HTX With Landmark NOCs, Opening $2B Tokenization Path

Key Takeaways:Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has issued NOCs to Binance and HTX, marking the country’s first regulatory step toward full digital asset licensing.The approvals form part of a broader plan enabling tokenization of up to $2 billion in sovereign and commodity assets.Pakistan is accelerating a FATF-aligned regulatory framework as it positions itself as a major emerging crypto market.Pakistan has taken its most significant step yet toward a regulated digital ass

SEC Clears Path for DTCC to Tokenize Custodied Assets in Breakthrough Move

Key Takeaways:DTC received SEC no-action relief allowing tokenization of select assets held in custody.The decision signals a shift in how regulators view blockchain in established market infrastructure.The development highlights growing momentum behind merging traditional securities systems with on-chain models.A long-running conversation about how far blockchain can reach into regulated markets took a measurable step forward this week. DTCC confirmed that its clearing subsidiary, DTC, has secu

How Bitcoin Responded to FOMC Expectations and Where Digitap’s Deflationary Model Fits Into Current Market Trends

Bitcoin moved sharply higher in the days leading up to the December FOMC, climbing into the 94–95k range as traders positioned early for a potential rate cut. In a volatile market where sudden moves have become normal, the rally did not come from organic confidence but from expectations of cheaper money and easier financial conditions.Digitap ($TAP) has drawn attention from some users who view its structure as less tied to short-term market swings. Its crypto presale offers a fixed rising price,