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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

Uniswap On-Chain Signals Turn Bullish Amid Soft Spot Demand

The Uniswap price correction is poised for a 7% drop before retesting the key support trendline at $5…

Crypto Fraud Hits $15.8B in 2025, Far Outpacing Losses from Hacks and Exploits

In 2025, Web3 fraud surged to $15.87 billion, far surpassing the $2.5 billion plus lost to traditional hacks. Unlike isolated breaches, losses were spread across millions of transactions, reflecting the rise of “industrialized” crime networks that use address clusters and cross‑platform flows. Sophisticated Networks and ‘Authorized’ Fraud In 2025, the Web3 security landscape shifted dramatically. […]

COVID March 2020-Style Event Potentially Brewing for Bitcoin: Luke Gromen

Macro guru Luke Gromen says a potential COVID March 2020-style market capitulation could rock bitcoin and financial markets in the near future before any sort of liquidity-driven rally arrives. Sudden AI Deflation Could Cause COVID-Style Market Crash, Investor Luke Gromen Argues Speaking in an update to investors on his YouTube channel, Luke Gromen, founder of […]

New World Order: Canada Sides With China in Economic Pivot Away From the US

In its recent visit to China, Canada’s Prime Minister Mike Carney reached a series of agreements that seek to forge a commercial alliance between the two countries. Canada now seeks to increase its exports to China by 50%, preparing to face what Carney called a new world order. Canada Completes Economic Agreements With China In […]

The Death of the Altseason: Why the 2025 Cycle Never Happened

In 2025, bitcoin reached historic highs but the expected “altseason” never materialized. Analysts point to institutional ETF inflows, diluted capital from thousands of new token launches, and investor preference for utility-driven projects as reasons for the collapse. Wintermute’s review shows altcoin rallies shrank to ~20 days versus 45–60 in prior years. A Paradigm Shift in […]

Weekly Recap: Ripple-LMAX Pact Brings Stablecoins Closer to Mainstream; Will London’s IPOs Rebound?

eToro to slash 7% of workforceThe week saw several notable stories across the globaltrading and fintech landscape: eToro is cutting roughly 7 percent of its global workforce. CEO Yoni Assia said the company is “ensuring we arecorrectly sized to meet our business needs and support our long-term growthstrategy” as eToro continues to mature.eToro reported 1,501 employees across more than 10global offices and remote teams at the end of 2024, according to its IPOprospectus. Based on those figures, th

Deal Done: Strive Closes Semler Acquisition, Expands Treasury to 12,798 Bitcoin

Strive’s acquisition of Semler vaults the firm into the top tier of corporate bitcoin holders, amassing nearly 12,800 bitcoin as it accelerates an aggressive treasury strategy alongside a growing healthcare business. Strive–Semler Deal Creates 12,798 Bitcoin Balance Sheet, Signals Aggressive Treasury Expansion A major corporate transaction has reshaped a bitcoin-focused balance sheet. Strive Inc. (Nasdaq: […]

Kalshi odds of Elon Musk winning his case against OpenAI surge after private notes reveal for-profit intent

<p>The case highlights potential conflicts between nonprofit missions and financial ambitions, impacting trust in tech organizations' integrity.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/elon-musk-lawsuit-against-openai/">Kalshi odds of Elon Musk winning his case against OpenAI surge after private notes reveal for-profit intent</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

White House threatens to withdraw support for crypto bill after Coinbase move, calling it a rug pull on the industry

<p>The withdrawal of White House support could destabilize crypto market regulations, impacting industry trust and future legislative efforts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/white-house-crypto-bill-threat/">White House threatens to withdraw support for crypto bill after Coinbase move, calling it a rug pull on the industry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Interactive Brokers Launches 24/7 Stablecoin Funding for 170 Markets

Interactive Brokers is opening always-on global funding by letting clients deposit stablecoins around the clock, cutting cross-border friction, speeding market access, and signaling how digital assets are moving deeper into mainstream brokerage infrastructure. Interactive Brokers Rolls Out 24/7 Stablecoin Funding, Unlocking Instant Access to 170 Markets A global brokerage expanded its funding capabilities as digital [&#8230;]

Stablecoins Could Drain Trillions From Bank Deposits: Bank of America Flags $6T Risk That Could Redefine Lending

Stablecoin growth could siphon trillions from U.S. banks, shrinking lending capacity and raising borrowing costs, as Bank of America warns lawmakers that digital dollars may quietly reshape credit markets and funding across the financial system. Bank of America Warns Stablecoins Could Drain Bank Deposits A major U.S. financial institution highlighted potential risks tied to the [&#8230;]

Anchorage Digital looks to raise up to $400M ahead of potential 2027 IPO

<p>Anchorage Digital's fundraising and potential IPO could significantly impact the competitive landscape of crypto financial services.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/anchorage-digital-raise-400m-ahead-potential-2027-ipo/">Anchorage Digital looks to raise up to $400M ahead of potential 2027 IPO</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Solana Price Enters a Decisive Area With Trend Direction at Stake 

The Solana price recovery is less than 2% short from challenging the key resistance trendline at $146. Address&#8230;

The October Flush Is Over: Grayscale Says Deleveraging No Longer Pressuring Crypto Valuations

Crypto prices are shedding October’s leverage overhang, with Grayscale seeing derivatives stability, easing supply pressure, and strengthening fundamentals that leave the market positioned for upside as regulatory and institutional forces take hold. The Leverage Purge Is Done — Grayscale Sees No Structural Headwinds for Crypto Prices Now Market attention is shifting toward forward-looking drivers in [&#8230;]

XRP Reclaims Its Footing as Ripple Expands Real-World Use Cases, Setting Stage for Next Move

XRP steadied after defending key support, signaling easing selling pressure as the token consolidates from recent highs, with technical momentum stabilizing and Ripple ecosystem developments offering a supportive backdrop. XRP Holds Key Support While Ripple Expands Real-World Use Cases At 5:35 p.m. on Jan. 16, XRP is trading at $2.0717, steady after rebounding from an [&#8230;]

Belarus Moves to Legalize Crypto Banks, Kickstarts Hybrid Financial System

Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree on Friday, legalizing the existence of crypto banks. First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank, Alexander Yegorov, stated that the first institution of this kind might appear in six months. Belarus Opens to Crypto Banking With President Lukashenko’s Latest Decree Belarus is taking action to [&#8230;]

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Accuses Banks of Undermining Trump’s Crypto Agenda 

Bitcoin MagazineCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Accuses Banks of Undermining Trump’s Crypto Agenda Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has accused major U.S. banks of attempting to sabotage President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda, warning that proposed changes to a Senate market structure bill could stifle innovation, ban entire categories of digital assets and strip Americans of the ability to earn yield on stablecoins.In a wide-ranging interview with Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo on Mornings Wi

Crypto mining firm Canaan gets Nasdaq notice after shares stay below $1 for 30 days

<p>Canaan receives a Nasdaq notice after its ADS price fell below $1, triggering a 180 day compliance period to regain listing requirements.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/nasdaq-notice-canaan-low-ads/">Crypto mining firm Canaan gets Nasdaq notice after shares stay below $1 for 30 days</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin’s hashrate continues to fall as the price spike doesn’t convince miners to turn machines back on

Bitcoin miners entered early 2026 in a familiar but increasingly unforgiving setup: network hashrate is slipping from late-2025 highs, difficulty is adjusting on a delay, and power costs remain the hard constraint that decides which fleets stay online and which go dark.The result is a market that can look resilient on the surface, especially when Bitcoin bounces, but remains fragile at the margin, where a single difficulty uptick or a regional power spike can turn “operating” into “curtailing” q