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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

Exness Cape Town office opening | Marketing strategy and local growth

Exness Expands To Cape Town: Interview With CMO Alfonso CardaldaFinance Magnates’ Andrea Badiola Mateos sat down with Alfonso Cardalda, Chief Marketing Officer at Exness, during the grand opening of the company’s new office in Cape Town. This conversation builds on our earlier interview with Paul Margarites, highlighting Exness’ growing footprint across Africa. While Margarites discussed the broader expansion strategy, Alfonso addressed the marketing approach, local engagement, and the continued

Stonex Digital Secures Irish License to Expand EU Digital Asset Services

Stonex Digital obtains a EU MiCA CASP license, enabling regulated digital‑asset execution and custody across the European Union. Stonex Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) announced that its Stonex Digital division has been granted a Crypto‑Asset Service Provider (CASP) license under the EU Markets in Crypto‑Assets (MiCA) Regulation by the Central Bank of Ireland. The authorization allows Stonex […]

Crypto Wallet Types: Which Wallet Do You Need?

Not your keys, not your crypto. Heard that before? Well, it’s true. But figuring out the right cryptocurrency wallet to store your hard-earned coins isn’t easy. Custodial, hardware, hot, cold, even paper wallets—what does any of it mean? If you’re holding digital assets, you need a game plan. Let’s break down the types of crypto wallets out there, what they do, and help you actually choose one that works for you.Custodial and Non-Custodial WalletsFirst, you need to decide

YZi Labs Slams BNC, Accuses CEO and Board Member of Betrayal

Key Highlights: YZi Labs is challenging BNC’s board over governance and shareholder rights. The dispute is concentrated around…

Karen King Joins BMLL as Order Book Provider Eyes Asian Expansion

BMLLTechnologies hired Karen King as its new Head of Sales for Asia Pacific, givingthe market data company a senior executive to push into a region where itrecently added nine new exchange feeds.BMLL Taps Karen King toLead Asia Pacific ExpansionKing willwork from Hong Kong to build BMLL's client roster across the region and shapehow the company approaches growth in Asian markets, according to the pressrelease sent to FinanceMagnates.com. Theappointment comes roughly two months after Nordic Capit

Does the Kraken–Deutsche Börse Deal Simplify Crypto, or Complicate It Further?

Bridging the DivideKraken’s strategic partnership with Deutsche Börse is expected to result in a range of new products and services across trading, custody, settlement, collateral management and tokenised assets. But it may also serve as a template for other link-ups.The agreement between the US-based cryptocurrency exchange and the Frankfurt-headquartered international exchange and market infrastructure provider promises to remove a number of obstacles that have deterred clients from moving bet

Doo Group Rebrands UK and South African Units

Doo Group appears to be changing its trade name, as it has rebranded its South Africa- and United Kingdom-based brands to RKX. This comes months after the group rebranded its prime services brands to D Prime from Doo Prime.Another Rebranding for DooCompanies House filings show that the broker group changed the name of its UK-registered entity from Doo Clearing to RKX Financial yesterday (Tuesday). It has also updated the new trade name with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).However, the owne

What’s the Difference Between a Public and Private Key in Blockchain?

You can’t use a crypto wallet without cryptographic keys. In blockchain, public key cryptography runs the show. You have public and private keys. They work together, but they’re nothing alike. And understanding how public/private key encryption works is absolutely essential. Mess up your private key, and you lose access forever. Let’s break down public keys vs. private keys in blockchain, how they’re built, and why they’re the backbone of every crypto transaction.What Is a Private Key and How Do

XRP ETFs are devouring supply at a rate that exposes a glaring $1 billion institutional secret

XRP has emerged as the best-performing asset among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization to start 2026, outpacing market leaders Bitcoin and Ethereum.According to data from CryptoSlate, XRP has jumped by 28% since the start of the year to $2.37, its highest price level since November 2025.In comparison, Bitcoin and Ethereum have registered gains of less than 10% over the same period, despite the broader market having seen improvements.Considering this, XRP’s surge highlights a spe

SUI Group Adds Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz to Board

Brian Quintenz joins SUI Group’s board, bringing regulatory expertise from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to the company’s treasury strategy. SUI Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: SUIG) announced the appointment of former CFTC Commissioner and a16z crypto Global Head of Policy Brian Quintenz as an independent director, effective Jan 5, 2026. Quintenz will also serve on the board’s audit […]

Tradomatix Announces Global Platform Uniting Hedge Funds, Quant Traders, and AI Trading Systems

Tradomatix launches unified trading technology infrastructure enabling seamless integration across asset classes and global marketsTradomatix today announced the launch of its global trading technology platform, designed to bring hedge funds, quantitative traders, AI trading agents, brokers, and advanced market participants together within a single, asset-agnostic environment.The platform arrives as financial markets undergo a fundamental shift toward data-driven decision-making, machine learnin

Meritz Securities Selects WNSTN as Strategic AI Partner for Next-Gen Investing Platform

WNSTN, a global provider of AI powered financial intelligence, today announced a strategic partnership with Meritz Securities, one of South Korea’s leading retail trading and investment platforms. Meritz will integrate WNSTN’s AI technology into its next-generation digital investment platform to enhance client engagement, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.Meritz Securities, one of the top financial institutions in Korea for U.S. equities trading, is building a new AI driven platf

Dutch Neobank bunq Refiles for US Banking License After 2024 Withdrawal

bunq hassubmitted a fresh application for a US national bank charter with the Office ofthe Comptroller of the Currency, the Dutch neobank announced today (Wednesday).The move comes roughly two years after the company withdrew its initial attemptto enter the American banking market.Ali Niknam,the company's Founder and CEO, said the timing reflects what he sees as afavorable regulatory environment. "We believe that this is a uniqueopportunity for us," Niknam said in an interview.The companyis bett

YZi Labs and Certik Launch $1M Security Grant for Startup Incubation Program

Certik has partnered with YZi Labs to strengthen security for startups in the latter’s incubation program, which supports top early-stage founders in Web3, artificial intelligence and biotech. Engineering Security Into the Startup Architecture Web3 security provider Certik has partnered with venture capital firm YZI Labs to enhance the security framework for startups in the latter’s […]

Alpaca Becomes Another Retail Trading Company to Enter India's GIFT City

Alpacaannounced yesterday (Tuesday) it intends to acquire Zincmoney IFSC, abroker-dealer licensed by India's International Financial Services CentresAuthority (IFSCA) and operating from the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City(GIFT City).Alpaca Moves Into IndiaThrough GIFT City AcquisitionThe dealgives the U.S.-based brokerage API provider access to Indian brokerage licensesand infrastructure through a special financial zone that is targeting globalfirms seeking a regulated entry point into In

The Great Lock-in: Why Privacy Chains Could Quietly Capture Most of Crypto This Year

Privacy-first blockchains could emerge as crypto’s dominant power centers, as a16z crypto argues secrecy, not speed, may create winner-take-most dynamics and durable lock-in as onchain finance moves toward real-world adoption. Why a16z Crypto Sees Privacy Chains Reshaping Onchain Value Crypto’s next power shift may hinge less on speed and more on secrecy. Venture capital firm […]

Yield Hits Ethereum ETFs: Grayscale ETHE Distributes Staking Rewards in First-Ever US Crypto ETP Move

Regulated ethereum investors are now earning on-chain yield as Grayscale pushes staking rewards directly into a U.S.-listed spot crypto ETP, marking a first-of-its-kind distribution that links ethereum staking income to traditional investment access. Grayscale Delivers First US Spot Ethereum ETP Staking Payout Yield generation reached regulated ethereum investment products through a new distribution milestone. Grayscale […]

Vanadi Coffee boosts Bitcoin holdings to 173 BTC

<p>Vanadi Coffee's increased Bitcoin investment highlights growing corporate adoption of digital assets, potentially influencing market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/vanadi-coffee-boosts-bitcoin-holdings/">Vanadi Coffee boosts Bitcoin holdings to 173 BTC</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Sell Your Bitcoin and Cry Later? Tim Draper Backs a Way out as BTC Holders Face Brutal Liquidity Trap

Bitcoin holders can now tap liquidity without selling, as Tim Draper backs Sats Terminal’s non-custodial bitcoin-backed lending marketplace designed to preserve long-term upside while avoiding custody risks and forced exits. Never Sell Your BTC Again? Tim Draper Backs a Non-Custodial Borrowing Market as Liquidity Fear Hits Holders Famous investor and venture capitalist Tim Draper posted [&#8230;]