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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

Ex-Ripple executive’s USBC, Uphold, and Vast Bank formalize deal for tokenized bank deposits

<p>The partnership could accelerate the integration of digital currencies into mainstream banking, enhancing financial innovation and efficiency.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/usbc-tokenized-bank-deposits-uphold-vast-bank/">Ex-Ripple executive&#8217;s USBC, Uphold, and Vast Bank formalize deal for tokenized bank deposits</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

‘I’m Very Bullish’: Ripple CEO Goes on Record Predicting Crypto All-Time High

Crypto markets are eyeing a powerful breakout as regulatory clarity and institutional demand align, with Ripple’s chief executive signaling confidence that digital assets could push to new highs amid shifting valuations and accelerating adoption. Ripple CEO: New All-Time Highs Ahead as Institutions Trigger a Crypto Market Reset Crypto markets are entering a phase of accelerating [&#8230;]

New York hedge fund acquires over $125,000 in Bitcoin treasury company Strive shares

<p>The acquisition highlights growing institutional interest in Bitcoin, potentially influencing market dynamics and corporate investment strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-treasury-investment-strive/">New York hedge fund acquires over $125,000 in Bitcoin treasury company Strive shares</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Robert Kiyosaki Doubles Down on Gold Hitting $27,000 After $5,000 Breakout

Gold blasting past $5,000 is fueling fresh attention on Robert Kiyosaki’s long-held bullish thesis, as the Rich Dad Poor Dad author points to far higher potential prices amid debt, inflation, and currency concerns. Gold at $5,000 Is Just the Beginning, Kiyosaki Says Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki shared on social media platform X [&#8230;]

Ripple Secures Strategic Saudi Banking Partnership as Vision 2030 Fuels Fintech Boom

Ripple is pushing deeper into Saudi Arabia, teaming up with Riyad Bank’s innovation arm to advance blockchain adoption across payments, custody and tokenization as the Kingdom accelerates its Vision 2030 financial modernization drive. Ripple Ignites Saudi Fintech Ambitions Through Riyad Bank Innovation Alliance Ripple is partnering with Jeel, the innovation arm of Riyad Bank, to [&#8230;]

‘Risk-on Confirmed’ – Here’s What Will Send Bitcoin on a New Rally, According to Analyst

The ‘digital gold’ narrative says bitcoin should be rallying, but instead, it has been crushed by shiny rocks for over a year, something that can only be explained by looking at BTC differently, one analyst suggests. Bitcoin Is an ‘Enhanced Version of Equities’ – Not Digital Gold, Analyst Says In an article on X, the [&#8230;]

Japan Set to Approve First Crypto ETFs by 2028

Japan’s Financial Services Agency plans to approve the country’s first cryptocurrency ETFs by 2028, adding digital assets to “specified assets” for investment trusts. Breaking the Barriers Japan’s regulators are reportedly preparing to approve the country’s first cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by 2028. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has unveiled plans to add digital assets to [&#8230;]

Bitcoin Price Fights for $88,000 as Fed Looms and Bearish Technical Pressure Builds

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Price Fights for $88,000 as Fed Looms and Bearish Technical Pressure BuildsThe bitcoin price steadied a bit today after an early slide to $86,000 over the weekend, as traders weighed Federal Reserve risk, heavy recent liquidations, and growing technical pressure.The largest cryptocurrency was up about 1% at $87,850 by midafternoon, after falling as low as $86,000.13 earlier in the session. Price action remained volatile, with market participants cautious about sharp rever

Security of the US government’s $28B Bitcoin reserve threatened after weekend theft reveals flaw

The US government has been trying to execute a historic pivot with its Bitcoin holdings, shifting from a messy, case-by-case inventory of seized crypto into a strategic national reserve for almost a year now.That ambition, often framed as a “digital Fort Knox,” is now facing a credibility test after allegations that roughly $40 million in crypto was siphoned from government-linked seizure wallets.Even if the reported loss is small relative to the roughly $28 billion in Bitcoin the US is widely b

TRON Network Tops $83B in Stablecoin Supply, Processes $20B Daily; CoinDesk, Messari and Arkham Reports Show

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, January 26, 2026 — Arkham, a leading blockchain analytics platform; CoinDesk Data, the institutional research division of CoinDesk; and Messari, the leading provider of digital asset market intelligence, have released independent reports analyzing the TRON network’s performance throughout Q4 2025. The analyses highlight TRON&#8217;s [&#8230;]

Peter Schiff Says Bitcoin Won’t Become the World’s Reserve Currency in Tucker Carlson Interview

Bitcoin MagazinePeter Schiff Says Bitcoin Won’t Become the World’s Reserve Currency in Tucker Carlson InterviewGold advocate and longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff renewed his attacks on Bitcoin during a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, arguing that the cryptocurrency industry is seeking government regulation and a government bailout not to restrain itself, but to gain legitimacy in the eyes of the public.Schiff said that calls for regulatory “clarity” in crypto amount to an attempt to se

Japanese Yen Jumps to 2-Month High as Intervention Talk Rattles Currency Markets

On Monday, activity across much of Wall Street and U.S. equity markets remained subdued, while precious metals like silver and gold pressed higher. At the same time, the Japanese yen firmed sharply against the U.S. dollar, as markets responded to rising expectations of coordinated currency intervention by Japanese and U.S. authorities. Currency Watch: Why the [&#8230;]

Kraken launches DeFi Earn in the US, Canada, and Europe offering up to 8% APY

<p>Kraken launches DeFi Earn product offering up to 8% APY with yield sourced from Aave, Morpho and other DeFi protocols.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/kraken-defi-earn-launch/">Kraken launches DeFi Earn in the US, Canada, and Europe offering up to 8% APY</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Capital Markets Elite Group UK Narrows Losses After 11% Revenue Jump

The UK-registered arm of Capital Markets Elite Group, a broker providing access to equities and contracts for difference (CFDs), reportedanother loss in its latest financial year, but the gap narrowed sharply asrevenue grew to more than £559,000 and costs moved lower. The company generated turnover of £559,005 for theyear ended 31 May 2025, up 11% from £502,699 a year earlier. Cost of sales dropped to £199,250 from £264,514, whichlifted gross profit to £359,755, compared with £238,185 in the pri

Bitcoin Rallies After Sunday Dip as Economist Steve Hanke Calls It ‘Fool’s Gold’

After briefly dipping to $86,000 on Sunday, bitcoin rallied to an intraday high of $88,750 by Jan. 26, 10:15 a.m. EST. The recovery helped lift the total crypto market capitalization from a low of $2.96 trillion back above the $3.05 trillion threshold. Strategy Treasury Expansion Stabilizes Sentiment? On the afternoon of Jan. 26, 2026, the [&#8230;]

VanEck launches first ever AVAX ETF in the US

<p>VanEck launches Avalanche ETF VAVX with AVAX staking exposure, zero fees till Feb 28, expanding crypto ETF options.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/vaneck-launches-avalanche-etf-vavx/">VanEck launches first ever AVAX ETF in the US</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

The next Bitcoin all-time high has a clear 3 year window but a brutal $1.3 billion exodus changes everything today

Bitcoin’s path back to a new all-time high and subsequent price discovery is being set by whether spot ETF flows turn persistent again after a two-way start to 2026 that tested how “sticky” institutional demand is in the post-ETF era.CryptoSlate tracked $1.29 billion of net outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs from Dec. 15 through Dec. 31, 2025. The stretch showed redemptions can cluster even late in the year.The first full trading week of January 2026 brought another risk-off impulse. Spot Bitc

ETF Recap: Redemptions Surge as Bitcoin, Ether See Historic Weekly Exits

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) endured another brutal week as bitcoin and ether suffered deep, broad-based outflows. Solana held onto modest gains, while XRP slipped into its first weekly net outflow since launch. Rout Deepens for ETFs as Bitcoin Posts $1.33 Billion Weekly Outflow The selling pressure that defined the week after the U.S. market holiday [&#8230;]

Bitmine Scoops up 40,302 Ethereum, Pushing ETH Stack to 4.243M Tokens

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) has taken another oversized step into the crypto treasury race, revealing ethereum holdings that now rival sovereign-scale balance sheets. Bitmine Ramps up Ethereum Accumulation Bitmine said on Monday that its ethereum ( ETH) holdings have climbed to 4.243 million tokens, helping lift total crypto and cash assets to $12.8 billion as [&#8230;]