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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

Why “good news” hasn’t been moving Bitcoin recently: Macro without the boom

Bitcoin traded in the $80,000s on Dec. 31 just as U.S. inflation cooled and investors priced Federal Reserve rate cuts.The lack of follow-through has left traders leaning less on macro headlines and more on a mix of real yields, money-market plumbing, and spot ETF flows. That shift is keeping price action pinned to defined levels even when “cuts are coming” dominates the narrative.Macro without the Boom: Why “Good News” isn’t moving BitcoinThe latest inflation data reinforced that narrative on p

Fedi to Go Open Source on Bitcoin Genesis Anniversary

Bitcoin MagazineFedi to Go Open Source on Bitcoin Genesis AnniversaryFedi will release its full software stack as open source on Jan. 3, completing a pledge made at launch in 2024.The company said all Fedi software has now transitioned to the Affero General Public License (AGPL), following an interim period under a business source license. The change makes Fedi’s codebase publicly available under a copyleft license that requires derivative works to remain open, according to a spokesperson f

20 Best Crypto YouTube Channels to Watch in 2026

The best crypto YouTube channels are the channels that provide accurate, helpful, and timely information around crypto, blockchain technology, and the decentralized ecosystem in general. Many traders lean on these channels for learning because they provide up-to-date crypto knowledge, including tutorials, market insights, news, and diverse perspectives on industry trends.If you are looking to extend your research or get insights from top crypto YouTubers who have years of experience in the crypt

Tether just bought 8,888 Bitcoin, exposing a mechanical profit engine turning T-Bills into automatic crypto demand

Tether bought 8,888 Bitcoin in Q4 2025, lifting its holdings above 96,000 BTC, according to a post by CEO Paolo Ardoino.The purchase extends a strategy Tether has tied to operating results: allocating 15% of quarterly profits to Bitcoin.If USDT liabilities keep expanding and short-term rates remain high enough to keep interest income elevated, that policy can translate stablecoin earnings into recurring spot demand for BTC.The same choice also expands mark-to-market exposure inside a reserve sta

SEC crypto skeptic Caroline Crenshaw set to depart the agency this week

<p>Crenshaw's departure may shift SEC's stance towards a more crypto-friendly approach, potentially impacting future regulatory policies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/sec-crypto-skeptic-caroline-crenshaw-departs/">SEC crypto skeptic Caroline Crenshaw set to depart the agency this week</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

“Thanks to Trump’s Law”: $4B Bitcoin Hacker Credits Regulations for Early Prison Release

Ilya Lichtenstein, who hacked crypto exchange Bitfinexand stole nearly 120,000 Bitcoin, said he has been freed from prison early. His wife, Heather Morgan, who also pleadedguilty as part of the Bitcoin laundering scheme, celebrated her husband’sapparent release.Thanks to President Trump's First Step Act, I have been released from prison early. I remain committed to making a positive impact in cybersecurity as soon as I can.To the supporters, thank you for everything.To the haters, I look forward

Why MSCI’s Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin Treasury Companies Matters

Bitcoin MagazineWhy MSCI&#8217;s Upcoming Decision on Bitcoin Treasury Companies MattersIn a move that could shape corporate Bitcoin adoption, index provider MSCI is set to decide whether to exclude companies holding significant Bitcoin reserves from its global benchmarks. The outcome, due January 15, may influence billions in forced selling and set precedents for how Wall Street views Bitcoin as a treasury asset.MSCI Inc., a New York-based publicly traded company listed on the NYSE with a marke

Anti-Crypto Commissioner Exits SEC, Signaling Pro-Innovation Shift for Digital Assets

A major shake-up at the SEC is reshaping expectations for crypto oversight, with a departing commissioner known for strict views giving way to leadership seen as more open to digital asset innovation. SEC Commissioner Exit Signals Bullish Shift in Crypto Regulatory Tone A leadership transition with implications for crypto oversight emerged at a key regulator. [&#8230;]

The Fed just leaked a bullish liquidity signal that suggests Bitcoin can front-run a 2026 recovery

On the last day of 2025, while most traders were half watching fireworks and half pretending they were not checking charts, the quietest corner of the financial system started making a lot of noise.Banks pulled a record amount of cash from the Federal Reserve’s SRF, about $74.6 billion, on December 31. That number matters because the Standing Repo Facility is the Fed’s pressure valve, banks swap high-quality collateral for overnight cash, and they usually tap it hardest when private funding mark

Bitcoin Price Struggled in 2025, but Long-Term Lows Show a Strong and Rising Floor

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Price Struggled in 2025, but Long-Term Lows Show a Strong and Rising FloorBitcoin’s price action in 2025 pointed to a market shaped less by speculative and impulsive excess and more by macro forces.The bitcoin price traded through a wide range last year. According to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data, bitcoin rallied above $126,000 during mid-to-late-year advances fueled by ETF inflows and optimism around U.S. regulatory clarity. Those highs did not hold.By the fourth quarter, ti

Senator Lummis urges Congress to pass crypto market legislation

<p>Passing crypto legislation could position the US as a leader in digital asset innovation, attracting businesses and enhancing regulatory clarity.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/senator-lummis-urges-congress-pass-crypto-market-legislation/">Senator Lummis urges Congress to pass crypto market legislation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Nasdaq-listed BitVentures to start Bitcoin and altcoin mining with new digital asset division

<p>BitVentures' shift to crypto mining could diversify revenue streams, enhance market resilience, and position it for future digital finance growth.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/nasdaq-listed-bitventures-launches/">Nasdaq-listed BitVentures to start Bitcoin and altcoin mining with new digital asset division</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Retail Traders Beat Index, Hedge Funds Gain Nearly 29% at Interactive Brokers in 2025

Interactive Brokers Group said its clients outperformed theS&amp;P 500 Index in 2025, according to figures released by the company. The automated electronic broker reported that individualclients achieved an average return of 19.20% during the year. The S&amp;P 500Index returned 17.9% over the same period.Retail Clients Drive Growth at IBKRRetail clients remained active in December, generating 3.384million daily average revenue trades, up 4% from last year. Client accountsreached 4.399 million,

Hackers Drain Hundreds of Crypto Wallets, Targeting Accounts Under $2,000: Report

Hackers have drained hundreds of cryptocurrencywallets across multiple Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchains in a suspected ongoing exploit that investigators say remains unresolved. On-chain analyst ZachXBT reported that the coordinatedattack has already led to more than $107,000 in stolen user funds, with lossescontinuing to mount.. @zachxbt : It appears hundreds of wallets are currently being drained on various EVM chains for small amounts (&lt;$2k total per victim) with a root cause not

Can Bitcoin Reclaim $100K by the End of January? 8 AI Chatbots Offer Starkly Different Predictions

During the first week of December, we posed a question to several leading artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, asking them to forecast bitcoin’s price by year’s end. With the calendar now flipped to the second day of 2026, we revisited a select group of AI models with a similar prompt—this time requesting their projections for bitcoin’s [&#8230;]

Tesla shares climb despite 16% drop in Q4 deliveries

<p>Tesla's share resilience amid delivery drops suggests investor confidence in long-term growth, despite potential short-term revenue challenges.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/tesla-q4-2025-delivery-report-shares-climb/">Tesla shares climb despite 16% drop in Q4 deliveries</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin ETFs failed a critical holiday stress test as $1.29 billion vanished through “tactical” positioning

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted about $1.29 billion in net outflows over the 12 sessions from Dec. 15 through Dec. 31.The quiet holiday stretch became one of the cleaner stress tests yet for how “sticky” the category is when trading desks are thinly staffed, and portfolios are being squared before the calendar flips.The moves were not evenly distributed. According to Farside, the period saw about $812 million in gross inflows across just two positive days, Dec. 17 and Dec. 30, versus about $2.10 b

Turkmenistan Legalizes Crypto Mining and Exchanges Under Tight State Control

Bitcoin MagazineTurkmenistan Legalizes Crypto Mining and Exchanges Under Tight State ControlTurkmenistan just legalized crypto mining and exchanges this year, marking a sharp policy shift for one of the world’s most closed economies and fulfilling legislation that was accepted in November, 2025.&nbsp;President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed the Law on Virtual Assets, bringing digital assets under civil law for the first time. The legislation creates a licensing regime for miners, exchanges, and cu

VET is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that VET is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingVET trading is live as of January 2, 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:VeChain (VET)VeChain connects blockchain technology and everyday action to