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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

Silver hits record high above $71 as market cap approaches $4 trillion

<p>Silver breaks above $71 after a 138% rally in 2025, lifting its market cap near $4 trillion as investors seek hedges.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/silver-71-price-market-cap-2025/">Silver hits record high above $71 as market cap approaches $4 trillion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Google Parent Alphabet to Buy Intersect Power for $4.75B to Fuel AI Data Center Expansion

Alphabet Inc. has agreed to acquire clean energy developer Intersect Power LLC for $4.75 billion in cash, plus existing debt, as the Google parent races to secure reliable electricity for its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) data center empire, Bloomberg reported. Alphabet Snaps up Intersect Power as AI Data Centers Strain U.S. Grids The deal [&#8230;]

Bybit Pulls Back in Japan as Crypto Regulation Forces Tough Choices

Bybit will begin restricting access to its platformfor residents of Japan from next year as it moves to align more closely with thecountry’s financial regulations. The exchange, one of the largest globally by tradingvolume, attributed this step as a compliance measure rather than a sudden exit,signaling a controlled wind-down of Japanese exposure."As part of our proactive efforts to comply with Japanese regulations, we have decided to discontinue services for residents of Japan and gradually imp

Circle announces €300M circulation of MiCA-compliant EURC stablecoin

<p>Circle positions EURC as a MiCA-compliant, fully reserved euro stablecoin for real-time payments and global use.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/circle-eurc-300m-supply/">Circle announces €300M circulation of MiCA-compliant EURC stablecoin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Despite a Volatile December For Bitcoin, Bullish Signals Are Emerging: VanEck

Bitcoin MagazineDespite a Volatile December For Bitcoin, Bullish Signals Are Emerging: VanEckIt’s been a turbulent and volatile fourth quarter for Bitcoin in 2025. BTC has endured a turbulent December, with prices dropping nearly 9% and volatility spiking to levels not seen since April 2025.In its latest mid-December “ChainCheck” report, VanEck’s digital asset analysts painted a nuanced picture: while on-chain activity remains weak, liquidity conditions are improving, and speculative leverage ap

Bybit rolls out new insurance fund mechanism for USDT perpetual contracts

<p>Bybit's enhanced insurance fund mechanism could stabilize trading environments, potentially attracting more users by mitigating volatility risks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bybit-insurance-fund-mechanism-usdt/">Bybit rolls out new insurance fund mechanism for USDT perpetual contracts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Glassnode reports persistent negative net flows in US Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

<p>Glassnode data shows BTC and ETH ETF net flows have stayed negative since November, highlighting reduced institutional demand.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/etf-flows-glassnode-november/">Glassnode reports persistent negative net flows in US Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

BitGo launches Aptos staking for institutional clients

<p>BitGo's move enhances institutional access to blockchain staking, potentially increasing institutional adoption and trust in crypto assets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitgo-aptos-staking-institutions/">BitGo launches Aptos staking for institutional clients</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Report: Erebor Secures $350M as Investors Bet on Regulated Crypto Banking

Digital bank Erebor Bank has quietly raised $350 million at a multibillion-dollar valuation, signaling renewed investor appetite for regulated institutions willing to bank crypto, artificial intelligence (AI), and defense-sector firms, according to reporting from Axios citing “multiple sources.” Erebor Raises $350M as It Prepares to Launch Digital-First Bank Erebor’s latest financing reportedly values the digital-first [&#8230;]

Aave prices are crashing as insiders warn a “hostile” holiday vote could destroy the protocol’s dominance

The battle for control of Aave, the $52 billion decentralized lending giant, has escalated from a debate over interface economics into an open civil war regarding governance legitimacy.What began as a dispute over $10 million in annualized swap fees and brand ownership has, in the last 24 hours, mutated into a bitter procedural fight between the protocol's decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and its development arm, Aave Labs (also known as Avara).At the center of the storm is a Snapshot

“Third-Party Dependencies Are the Biggest Friction for Stablecoins,” Insight from FMLS:25

As stablecoins mature, financial institutions are exploringways to integrate them into everyday operations, moving beyond pilot programstoward real-world applications, panelists said at the Finance Magnates LondonSummit 2025.The session, “Stablecoins for a Destabilized World: UseCases in Financial Services,” brought together Jas Shah, independent productstrategist; Luke Dorney, head of custody at LMAX Group; Andrew Rosoman,international head of business development at Ripple Prime; and Harpal Sa

Koinly reveals potential email address leak due to third-party breach

<p>Koinly disclosed a limited email leak tied to a Mixpanel breach, saying no wallet, tax, or transaction data was exposed.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/koinly-email-leak-mixpanel/">Koinly reveals potential email address leak due to third-party breach</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Stablecoins: Evolution, not a Revolution

Bitcoin MagazineStablecoins: Evolution, not a RevolutionTechnologies tend to have a natural ceiling built into their utility and popularity. Once they’ve solved all the problems they can solve, their growth is effectively capped. As soon as all potato fans own a potato peeler, the peeler market’s growth potential is largely tapped out. Indeed, the big question around AI at the moment is how many problems it will be able to solve. The market could already be overblown, or it could be practically

“Asia Isn’t Opening Its Markets Cheaply; It’s Charging in Multi-Year Commitments,” FMLS:25 Highlights

A sharp split is emerging in retail FX and CFDs justas a new wave of convergence with institutional markets gathers pace, seniorexecutives warned during the “All-Star Panel: Next Industry Trends” at FMLS:25in London. Moderated by Melissa Stringer, the Fractional CPO andProduct Strategy Consultant, the discussion brought together Simon Maisey, LMAXGroup’s Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships, Andrew Ralich, oneZero CEOand Co-Founder, Hugh Whelan, President at ACI UK, Financial Markets Asso

Arizona Introduces Bill To Exempt Bitcoin and Crypto From Property Taxes 

Bitcoin MagazineArizona Introduces Bill To Exempt Bitcoin and Crypto From Property Taxes Arizona state Sen. Wendy Rogers has introduced a package of legislation aimed at reshaping how digital assets are treated under state and local tax law, renewing a broader push by some lawmakers to position Arizona as a jurisdiction with clearer and more favorable rules for cryptocurrencies and blockchain infrastructure.In bills prefiled with the Arizona Senate, Rogers proposed amending state statutes to exe

US Q3 GDP Surges 4.3%, Bitcoin Dips Amid Profit-Taking

Key Highlights: US Q3 shows a GDP growth of 4.3%. Consumer spending up by 3.5%. Mixed reactions received&#8230;

Bitget’s Bitcoin reserves reach $3 billion after 114% annual growth

<p>Bitgets Bitcoin reserves surged to 34,055 BTC in December 2025, a 114% yearly increase as the exchange strengthens its reserve strategy.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitget-bitcoin-reserve-2025/">Bitget&#8217;s Bitcoin reserves reach $3 billion after 114% annual growth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Crypto Traders Cry Foul as Bitcoin Lags Behind a Red-Hot Gold, Silver and Stock Market

As 2025 winds down, plenty of chatter is swirling around the idea that bitcoin and other crypto assets have gone their own way, drifting apart from precious metals (PMs) like gold and silver — and even U.S. equities — as stock indexes and PMs notch record highs while crypto prices sit idle, looking oddly pinned [&#8230;]

"Fintech Brands Reassess Premier League Shirt Sponsorships": Insights from FMLS:25

A regulatory shift in English football is opening one of the most valuable sponsorship windows in global sport and fintech brands are positioning themselves to take advantage. That was the central message from a panel at Finance Magnates London Summit 2025, where club executives and brand leaders argued that the upcoming ban on betting companies from front-of-shirt sponsorships in the Premier League will reshape the commercial landscape as early as the 2026–27 season. “Front-of-shirt sponsorshi