Crypto World Echo

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

Rumble adds Bitcoin wallet integration for streaming tips

<p>Rumble begins testing a non custodial wallet that lets Android users send Bitcoin and stablecoin tips to creators.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/rumble-bitcoin-wallet-integration-streaming-tips/">Rumble adds Bitcoin wallet integration for streaming tips</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

NYSE approves Grayscale XRP and Dogecoin ETFs for listing; trading set for Monday

<p>The debut of Grayscale's XRP and Dogecoin ETFs on NYSE could boost mainstream crypto adoption and influence future regulatory frameworks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/grayscale-xrp-dogecoin-etfs-nyse/">NYSE approves Grayscale XRP and Dogecoin ETFs for listing; trading set for Monday</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

People prefer digital banks over crypto wallets: Can a 9% return on holdings change reality?

Digital wallets won the payments war. By mid-2025, around 65% of US adults used them, accounting for 39% of e-commerce and 16% of in-store transactions.Apple Pay and PayPal are boring infrastructure now, the default way millions move money without thinking about it.Web3 wallets are not. A September Mercuryo and Protocol Theory study of 3,428 US adults found that only 13% consider crypto wallets intuitive, and just 12% say they fit naturally into how they manage money.For comparison, 75% and 64%

Bitcoin-miner Bitmain Faces Federal Investigation Over National Security Issues: Report

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin-miner Bitmain Faces Federal Investigation Over National Security Issues: ReportBitmain Technologies Ltd., the Chinese manufacturer behind most of the world’s Bitcoin mining machines, has been the focus of a federal investigation assessing whether its products pose national security risks, according to Bloomberg reporting.&nbsp;The inquiry, dubbed “Operation Red Sunset,” led by the Department of Homeland Security, reportedly examined whether the company&#8217;s machines co

Bitcoin sentiment hits lowest point since December 2023

<p>Bitcoin sentiment lowest since December 2023 as panic and bearish views surge on social media during recent market decline.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-sentiment-lowest-since-dec-2023/">Bitcoin sentiment hits lowest point since December 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Sentenced to Four Years for Crypto Money Laundering

Bitcoin MagazineSamourai Wallet Co-Founder Sentenced to Four Years for Crypto Money LaunderingOn November 19, William “Bill” Hill, 67, co-founder of Bitcoin mixing service Samourai Wallet, was sentenced to four years in prison for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business that processed over $237 million in criminal proceeds, according to journalist Frank Corva.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hill pleaded guilty in July in the Southern District of New York, admitting that the platform he co-founded was us

Bitcoin ETFs Face Near-Record Outflows With $903 Million Exit

Bitcoin ETFs suffered their second-largest outflow in history, while ether funds extended their losing streak to eight days. Solana ETFs once again delivered strong inflows, providing the day’s lone bright spot. Solana Stays Green as Massive Bitcoin Outflows Hit Market Some days test the conviction of even the most resilient investors, and Thursday, Nov. 20, [&#8230;]

Nasdaq-listed ANPA to invest up to $50M in EDU tokens in partnership with Open Campus, Animoca Brands

<p>ANPA's investment in EDU tokens could revolutionize education finance, promoting transparency and inclusivity through blockchain technology.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/edu-token-investment-anpa-partnership/">Nasdaq-listed ANPA to invest up to $50M in EDU tokens in partnership with Open Campus, Animoca Brands</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Hyperliquid whale sees profit fall from $100M to $38.4M as ETH and XRP longs sink

<p>Hyperliquid trader profits fall to $38.4M after long positions in Ethereum and XRP suffer losses amid a broader market decline.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/hyperliquid-trader-profits-ethereum-xrp/">Hyperliquid whale sees profit fall from $100M to $38.4M as ETH and XRP longs sink</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Teng Says Bitcoin May Reclaim Its Price, But Can CZ Reclaim His Role?

As Bitcoin suffers one of its steepest monthly pullbacks this year, Binance CEO Richard Teng spent Friday reflecting on the market’s health. But a different question dominated the room: what happens next with Changpeng “CZ” Zhao following his presidential pardon?Teng attributed Bitcoin’s roughly 21% November decline to “risk-off sentiment” and widespread deleveraging across asset classes. He described the correction as “healthy” and noted that Bitcoin still trades at more than double its 2024 le

Why XRP holders are suddenly feeling the full force of Bitcoin’s liquidity crunch

The cryptocurrency market is currently navigating its most severe liquidity stress test since late 2022, with more than $1 trillion of value lost in the past month.While the headline volatility centers on Bitcoin, the structural damage is permeating deeply into large-cap assets such as XRP and Ethereum.These parallel breakdowns are not isolated incidents. They represent a synchronized liquidity shock that is forcing a repricing of risk across the digital asset ecosystem.Bitcoin liquidity drain a

Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy reports scheduled sale of 19,872 shares

<p>Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy reported a plan to sell 19,872 shares in a routine scheduled transaction consistent with past executive activity.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/amazon-ceo-jassy-files-to-sell-shares-june-2024/">Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy reports scheduled sale of 19,872 shares</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

ETF Launch Fails to Stem Tide As XRP Sinks to $1.81, Lowest Since April

Crypto asset manager Bitwise’s launch of a spot XRP exchange-traded fund on Nov. 20 failed to lift the token, which fell to $1.81 — its weakest level since April — before a broader Nov. 21 sell‑off drove monthly losses above 20%. ETF Launch Followed by Double-Digit Losses The highly anticipated launch of Bitwise’s spot XRP [&#8230;]

Jim Cramer mocks Saylor and Bitcoin bulls over $1 million forecast by 2030

<p>Cramer's skepticism highlights the ongoing debate over Bitcoin's future, underscoring the volatility and uncertainty in cryptocurrency markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-price-forecast-cramer-critique/">Jim Cramer mocks Saylor and Bitcoin bulls over $1 million forecast by 2030</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitmain Hardware Draws “Security Concerns” in Trump Family-Backed Mining Venture: Report

Bitmain, a Chinese manufacturer that dominates globalBitcoin-mining hardware, is under federal investigation. The company sold16,000 machines to a venture backed by two of President Donald Trump’s sons. Digitalassets meet tradfi in London at the fmls25Their use near a US military base raised “significantnational security concerns,” Bloomberg reported.Senate Panel Flags VulnerabilitiesBitmain’s products later appeared in a July report by theSenate Intelligence Committee. The panel warned the mach

Bitcoin Falls Under $90K: Market Context and Digitap’s ($TAP) $2M Presale Performance

Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $90K on November 18, reaching $88,800 for the first time since April. This Bitcoin price slump has triggered the kind of panic the market hasn’t felt in months. The Fear &amp; Greed Index has also crashed to 15. And this could very well be the start of a new bear market.Many investors began looking for assets they consider defensive or more stable. Some investors have shown interest in Digitap ($TAP), as reflected in its recent presale activity. Digitap’s presale has cro

Strategy’s (MSTR) Michael Saylor Dismisses Index Concerns: ‘Our Conviction in Bitcoin is Unwavering’

Bitcoin MagazineStrategy’s (MSTR) Michael Saylor Dismisses Index Concerns: &#8216;Our Conviction in Bitcoin is Unwavering&#8217;Michael Saylor pushed back on recent reports warning that Strategy could face billions in passive outflows if MSCI excludes the company from major equity indices.In a statement on X, Saylor said that Strategy is “not a fund, not a trust, and not a holding company.” He described the firm as a publicly traded operating company with a $500 million software business and a u

Adding DeFi to your 401k: How BlackRock’s staked Ethereum ETF rewires access to ETH rewards

BlackRock registered the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust in Delaware on Nov. 19, opening a path toward the firm&#8217;s first staked Ethereum ETF in the US.The state-level trust registration does not constitute a formal Securities Act of 1933 application. Still, it positions BlackRock to launch a yield-bearing ETH product once the SEC permits staking inside ETF wrappers.The filing follows a separate Nasdaq proposal earlier this year that would retrofit BlackRock&#8217;s existing iShares Ethereum T

Bitcoin Heading to $73K? Max Pain Point Frames Potential Bottom Within Wider Range

Bitcoin’s push into the $73,000–$84,000 reset range tied to Strategy and Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is concentrating pressure that could flush out sellers and fortify institutional positioning, according to an expert, setting up a stronger base. Bitcoin’s Max-Pain Reset Zone Takes Center Stage Max pain now defines the pressure shaping bitcoin’s next major inflection [&#8230;]