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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

C. Thi Nguyen: Enjoyment in activities shouldn’t be sacrificed for efficiency, the distinction between games and practical tasks is crucial, and social media’s gamification misrepresents engagement | Bankless

Enjoyment in activities should not be sacrificed for efficiency or higher scores. Games are defined by voluntarily taking on obstacles to create struggle. Not all life activities can be framed as games.The post C. Thi Nguyen: Enjoyment in activities shouldn’t be sacrificed for efficiency, the distinction between games and practical tasks is crucial, and social media’s gamification misrepresents engagement | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Google debuts Gemini’s Personal Intelligence to integrate AI across Gmail, YouTube, and Search

<p>Google launches Personal Intelligence for Gemini, enabling AI to reason across Gmail, Photos, YouTube, and Search for better answers.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/gemini-debuts-personal-intelligence-us/">Google debuts Gemini’s Personal Intelligence to integrate AI across Gmail, YouTube, and Search</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

The State of Bitcoin Self-Custody in 2026 W/ Casa CEO

Bitcoin MagazineThe State of Bitcoin Self-Custody in 2026 W/ Casa CEOAs Bitcoin enters 2026 with sustained institutional adoption and price stability following the 2024-2025 bull run, self-custody remains a cornerstone of the asset’s sovereignty promise. Yet the landscape has evolved significantly. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have unlocked access to passive investors comfortable with Wall Street’s “trust me, bro” brokerage models, while physical attacks on crypto users have surged to record levels, known

Bitnomial launches first-ever Aptos futures in the US

<p>The launch of US-regulated Aptos futures could accelerate institutional adoption of blockchain, paving the way for future crypto ETFs.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitnomial-us-aptos-futures-launch/">Bitnomial launches first-ever Aptos futures in the US</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

ETFs Reshaped Crypto Liquidity Flows in 2025

New capital entered crypto in 2025, but it largely stayed locked in major assets like bitcoin and ether. A Wintermute report shows how ETFs, options markets, and shifting retail behavior reshaped market structure. Crypto Liquidity Rose in 2025 but Stayed Concentrated in Major Assets Crypto markets attracted fresh liquidity in 2025, but that capital did [&#8230;]

A Bright Crisis: Silver Surges to $92 ATH on Fed Drama, China Curbs and Supply Squeeze

Silver’s latest surge has pushed the white metal intouncharted territory, as political drama around the Federal Reserve, tightermarket rules and mounting supply tensions converge to send prices throughanother record. Wednesday trading saw silver power to a new all‑timehigh of around $92 an ounce, building on a dramatic move the previous day that alsopulled gold to fresh peaks and amplified debate about how far thisprecious‑metals cycle can run.Silver Extends Record-Breaking RunSilver traded arou

An Interview With Jamie Elkaleh (Bitget Wallet): Crypto’s Shift to Everyday Finance

In a recent interview, Jamie Elkaleh, Chief Marketing Officer of Bitget Wallet, discussed how crypto is returning to its original purpose: enabling everyday, peer-to-peer finance. While Bitcoin gained global attention as a store of value, Jamie explained that its original vision as digital cash is now being realized through stablecoins. Crypto was supposed to be [&#8230;]

Myriad Markets adopts World Liberty Fi’s USD1 as exclusive settlement asset

<p>Myriad integrates USD1 as its base settlement asset for BNB Chain prediction markets and plans a full transition in early 2026.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/myriad-markets-adopts-usd1-as-settlement-asset/">Myriad Markets adopts World Liberty Fi&#8217;s USD1 as exclusive settlement asset</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

SEC ends investigation into Zcash Foundation tied to 2023 crypto asset inquiry

<p>SEC ends review of Zcash Foundation with no action after 2023 crypto asset subpoena, spotlighting privacy coin compliance.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/sec-zcash-foundation-investigation-ends-2023-inquiry/">SEC ends investigation into Zcash Foundation tied to 2023 crypto asset inquiry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Crypto yields expose the exact amount banks are underpaying you, and why they want Congress to ban it

While Congress pushes ahead with the CLARITY Act, the unfinished fight over how the U.S. draws the line between “crypto” and “securities” is spilling into public view, and into a familiar blame game.Online, critics argue the bill’s structure could hardwire advantages for regulated incumbents, with centralized platforms accused of quietly backing tweaks that would make it harder for DeFi to compete on equal terms.CLARITY is being sold as a market-structure bill, but the most consequential battle

Tesla to gate Full Self‑Driving behind monthly subscription starting Feb. 14

<p>Tesla will eliminate the one-time Full Self-Driving purchase option on Feb. 14, replacing it with a $99 monthly subscription.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/tesla-fsd-subscription-model/">Tesla to gate Full Self‑Driving behind monthly subscription starting Feb. 14</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

SoftBank and Nvidia back Skild AI in $1.4B robotics investment

<p>The investment in Skild AI could accelerate advancements in robotics, potentially transforming industries by enabling versatile, adaptive automation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/skild-ai-1-4b-funding-round/">SoftBank and Nvidia back Skild AI in $1.4B robotics investment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US Stocks Slide as Crypto Sector and Precious Metals Run Hot

On Wednesday, after Tuesday’s pullback, U.S. stocks are moving lower across the board, with red ink splashed over every major index. Equities aren’t keeping pace with precious metals— gold and silver are still on a tear—while the crypto economy added 3.66% in the past day, climbing to $3.29 trillion. Red Ink for Stocks as Crypto [&#8230;]

Polygon Bets $250M+ on Regulated Stablecoin Payments With Coinme, Sequence Acquisitions

Key Takeaways:Polygon is acquiring Coinme and Sequence in deals totaling over $250 million to build a regulated, end-to-end onchain payments stack in the U.S.The move gives Polygon licensed fiat on/off-ramps across 48 states, 50,000+ retail access points, and seamless 1-click cross-chain payments.The strategy signals a clear pivot from general-purpose blockchain scaling toward stablecoin payments and real-world money movement.Polygon has unveiled one of its most aggressive strategic shifts to da

Bitcoin Price Explodes Past $97,000 as Traders Set Sights on $100,000 

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Price Explodes Past $97,000 as Traders Set Sights on $100,000 The bitcoin price continued its strong run this week, breaking out of a multi‑week trading range and climbing well above key psychological levels as market participants digest macroeconomic data and new institutional interest.The bitcoin price hit an eight-week high and triggered roughly $700 million in short liquidations, per Bitcoin Magazine Data. Polymarket now estimates a 73% chance that Bitcoin will reach

DZ Bank Secures MiCAR Approval, Prepares Nationwide Retail Crypto Trading Rollout

Bitcoin MagazineDZ Bank Secures MiCAR Approval, Prepares Nationwide Retail Crypto Trading RolloutGermany’s second-largest lender DZ Bank has received authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, clearing the way for the launch of a retail crypto trading platform across the country’s cooperative banking sector.The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, BaFin, granted the MiCAR license at the end of December.&nbsp;With the approval, DZ Bank will roll out “

Strategy ($MSTR) Stock Soars 10% Above $189 as Bitcoin Nears $100,000

Bitcoin MagazineStrategy ($MSTR) Stock Soars 10% Above $189 as Bitcoin Nears $100,000Shares of Strategy ($MSTR) surged more than 10% Wednesday morning, briefly climbing above $189 per share, as investors piled back into the bitcoin treasury trade.The move caps a volatile stretch for the stock following sharp drawdowns earlier this month. Strategy, which holds the largest bitcoin position of any public company, has seen its equity trade as a high-beta proxy for bitcoin, with gains and losses ofte

Bitcoin rallies past $97K as Polymarket odds show 72% chance of hitting $100K this month

<p>Bitcoin climbs to $97.3K, pushing crypto market cap to $3.34T as Polymarket odds of $100K in January hit 72%.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-reaches-eight-week-high-as-polymarket-suggests-63-chance-of-hitting-100k-by-january/">Bitcoin rallies past $97K as Polymarket odds show 72% chance of hitting $100K this month</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Exness Alum Mateusz Wyka Becomes CEO of Online Trading Firm YWO

Mateusz Wyka, the former Senior Trading Operations Manager inTrading Operations at Exness, stepped into a new role as the Chief executiveOfficer (CEO) of online trading broker YWO. More recently, Wyka was the GroupHead of Operations at Limassol-based firm Scale Final.New CEO Appointed As The Firm Eyes ExpansionAccording to the company profile, Scale Final is a softwareand marketing company that builds tools and services for performance-focusedmarketers, including a SaaS tracking platform, CRM sy