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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

Vitalik Buterin warns that Ethereum’s roadmap is now a liability unless the network does this one thing immediately

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is making a case that the most valuable upgrade for the world’s second-largest blockchain may be learning how to stop upgrading.Last November, Buterin reportedly argued that locking down parts of the base layer can reduce bugs and lower the odds of “surprises” for a network that secures hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of value.This month, he sharpened the same message with a new framing: Ethereum, he argued, should be able to keep running safely and use

Ukraine Blocks Polymarket as Platform Returns to US Under CFTC Oversight

Ukrainian authorities have restricted access to theprediction platform Polymarket. The National Commission for the StateRegulation of Communications and Informatization issued the blocking decisionunder a resolution, according to Forbes.While facing restrictions in Ukraine, the platform hasreturned to the US after being pushed offshore in 2022 over unregisteredevent-based derivatives. It recently launched its first U.S. mobile app,offering real-money sports markets under Commodity Futures oversi

Bitcoin Bears Hold $94K Resistance as Price Drops to $90,891 Weekly Close

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Bears Hold $94K Resistance as Price Drops to $90,891 Weekly CloseBitcoin Price Weekly OutlookBitcoin buyers made a nice push to $94,000 resistance again last week, but the price promptly sold off again from this level to close the week out at $90,891. Sunday’s close gave us a doji candle, indicating indecision and a potential reversal back in the bears’ favor. The bulls are once again looking lethargic as they lack the follow-through necessary to overtake resistance. Bear

Mitsui to offer retail access to digital securities tied to aircraft and ships

<p>Mitsui to debut Japans first aircraft and ship digital securities in 2026, expanding its blockchain investment platform as issuance surges.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/mitsui-digital-securities-launch/">Mitsui to offer retail access to digital securities tied to aircraft and ships</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Coinbase May Drop Support for CLARITY Act Over Stablecoin Conflicts

Bitcoin MagazineCoinbase May Drop Support for CLARITY Act Over Stablecoin ConflictsCoinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based crypto exchanges, may withdraw its support for the CLARITY Act if the bill imposes restrictions on stablecoin reward programs, according to a Bloomberg report.&nbsp;The warning comes as Congress prepares to mark up the legislation in the Senate this week, setting up a potential clash between regulators and one of crypto’s most prominent companies.For Coinbase, stablecoin rew

Adam Back-Linked H100 Moves to Buy Bitcoin Treasury Future Holdings

Bitcoin MagazineAdam Back-Linked H100 Moves to Buy Bitcoin Treasury Future HoldingsH100 Group AB, a Swedish health technology and Bitcoin treasury company, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Future Holdings AG, a Zurich-based bitcoin treasury firm.&nbsp;The agreement, announced today to Bitcoin Magazine, would give H100 full ownership of Future and mark its first major expansion outside of the Nordic region.The proposed acquisition aligns with the company’s goal to strengthen its Bitcoin t

BTQ launches Bitcoin Quantum testnet with first quantum-safe fork of Bitcoin

<p>BTQ launches Bitcoin Quantum testnet with post-quantum ML-DSA signatures to protect BTC from future quantum computing threats.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/btq-technologies-unveils-bitcoin-quantum-testnet-for-enhanced-security/">BTQ launches Bitcoin Quantum testnet with first quantum-safe fork of Bitcoin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Custody Giant Bitgo Details IPO Plans, Dual-Class Structure in Latest SEC Filing

Bitgo has filed a fourth amended Form S-1 with U.S. regulators, outlining plans for an initial public offering that would bring the digital asset custody firm to the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “BTGO.” Bitgo Files Amended S-1 The amendment, filed Jan. 12, details an offering of 11.8 million shares of Class A [&#8230;]

How XRP Investors Can Approach Yield Options Amid Market Volatility

Recently, the cryptocurrency market has experienced significantly increased volatility, with major cryptocurrencies generally under pressure and the risk of short-term corrections continuing to rise. After a period of rebound, XRP&#8217;s price fluctuations have intensified, and investors are becoming more cautious about the &#8220;single-coin holding for appreciation&#8221; strategy. Against the backdrop of rising uncertainty, how to obtain stable cash flow while controlling risk has become a c

Hyperliquid and Dogecoin Face Resistance as BlockDAG Approaches Its Presale Deadline

The crypto market in early 2026 is sending mixed signals. Recent Hyperliquid news shows HYPE trading between $23 and $27, with large holders contributing to selling pressure. Meanwhile, the Dogecoin current price hovers around $0.148 after a 20% weekly surge, prompting traders to reassess short-term momentum.While these assets face resistance and volatility, other projects are following different development paths. BlockDAG (BDAG) is currently in the later stages of its presale, according to pro

Apple picks Google’s Gemini to power new Siri upgrade, deepens AI push

<p>Apple selects Googles Gemini AI to power upgraded Siri, as the tech giants expand partnership and Alphabet tops Apple in market value.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/apple-selects-google-gemini-ai-siri-upgrade/">Apple picks Google’s Gemini to power new Siri upgrade, deepens AI push</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bakkt to Acquire Stablecoin Infrastructure Provider DTR Following Sale Speculation

Bakkt Holdings, backed by Intercontinental Exchange, hasagreed to acquire Distributed Technologies Research, a stablecoin paymentsinfrastructure provider. The deal marks a shift in strategy following earlierreports that Bakkthad explored a potential sale or breakup in 2024.Bakkt Agrees Stock-Based Acquisition of DTRUnder the agreement, Bakkt will issue Class A common stockequal to 31.5% of the “Bakkt Share Number,” currently estimated at roughly 9.13million shares, to DTR shareholders, including

Bakkt to acquire stablecoin payments company DTR, stock rises 10%

<p>Bakkt's acquisition of DTR could significantly enhance its financial infrastructure, potentially revolutionizing global payments by 2026.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bakkt-acquires-stablecoin-company-dtr/">Bakkt to acquire stablecoin payments company DTR, stock rises 10%</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Samourai Letter #1: Notes From The Inside

Bitcoin MagazineSamourai Letter #1: Notes From The InsideThis letter is being syndicated from The Rage. It was originally posted here. Hello Reader.I am writing to you from the FPC Morgantown in West Virginia. I surrendered myself on December 19 to begin my 60 month (5 year) sentence.Surrendering yourself to prison is a fundamentally confusing and unnatural experience. One the one hand you are grateful to have been given a little more time with your loved ones, and more time to prepare. You than

Strategy Acquires 13,627 Bitcoin as MSCI Index Decision

Key Highlights Strategy has announced the acquisition of 13,627 Bitcoin for $1.25 billion, which brings its total holdings&#8230;

Bitmine Expands Ethereum Treasury to 4.16M Tokens as Holdings Reach $14B

Digital asset treasury (DAT) company Bitmine Immersion Technologies disclosed that its ethereum holdings climbed to more than 4.16 million tokens as of Jan. 11, lifting total crypto and cash holdings to about $14 billion, according to a company statement released Monday. Bitmine Grows Ethereum Per Share Strategy With Fresh Token Purchases Following Strategy’s latest announcement, [&#8230;]

Bitcoin liquidity is about to get crunched by a new Korean law that legally excludes 99% of buyers

On paper, South Korea has been one of the world’s loudest crypto markets for years. In practice, it has been a strangely narrow one.If you were a regular person, you could trade on the big won exchanges. If you were a company with cash on the balance sheet, you mostly sat on your hands.That is finally starting to change.This week, Seoul Economic Daily reported that the Financial Services Commission shared a draft set of “listed company virtual asset trading guidelines” with an industry-governmen

Overview of Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) and Its 2026 Presale Auction

The crypto market has seen significant movement over the past week, with major assets recovering from recent corrections. But while established coins regain momentum, some investors have shown interest in a presale project that uses a different approach to blockchain launch design.Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) has emerged as a standout opportunity, distinguishing itself by doing what almost no crypto project has ever done: spending over $100 million of its own capital to build complete infrastructu

UK Watchdog Extends Consumer Duty Lens from CFDs to “Complex” Exchange Traded Products

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has warned firmsto tighten how they sell complex exchange traded products to retail investors,saying poor risk checks and unclear communications could breach the ConsumerDuty. Double-Digit Growth in ETP TradersAccording to the agency, complex ETPs remain a small but expanding part of the market, with the number of retail traders rising 23% between July 2024 and July 2025, reflecting wider retail investing trends. Three‑times leveraged ETPs are especially popu