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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

Options vs. Futures: Why Crypto’s Options Market Has 97% Room to Grow

The crypto market has become far less volatile in recent years, with Deribit’s Sidrah Fariq citing BTC DVOL remaining below 100 since 2022 as evidence of market maturation and a growing shift toward options and derivatives. Institutional Influx Drives Volatility Down The crypto market has become significantly less volatile compared to a few years ago. […]

Crypto for kids: Binance Junior looks safe, but the app creates a psychological imprint that parental controls can’t fix

When Binance rolled out its new “Binance Junior” accounts this month, the announcement landed with the kind of split reaction usually reserved for children’s TikTok privacy updates.On paper, the product is tightly controlled, restricted to a savings lane, and anchored to a parent’s KYC identity: there are no trading buttons, no margin sliders, no instant swap prompts.Yet, as soon as a six-year-old gains access to an interface that resembles a crypto exchange, even if the mechanics ar

UK Regulator to Finalize Crypto Rules, Advance Stablecoin Framework in 2026

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority plans to finalize crypto rules, advance sterling stablecoin regulation, and enable fund tokenisation in 2026 as part of a broader push to accelerate digital innovation. A Clear Path for Crypto and Stablecoins The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is set to significantly advance the regulation of the UK’s crypto sector in […]

NiceHash Review 2025: Is It Safe And Legit For Crypto Mining?

NiceHash is a marketplace that connects miners who want to sell their computing power with buyers who rent hashing power for crypto mining. The company provides user-friendly mining software, a marketplace to buy or sell hashrate, and an integrated wallet for receiving mining payouts, so users can mine without managing complex pools.This NiceHash review explores the platform’s key features, security measures (including past incidents and current protections), fee structure and any hidden charges

TRM Labs Underscores Venezuela’s Positive Crypto Adoption in a Risky Ecosystem

In a recent report, TRM Labs sustained that organic adoption dominates trading volumes, as stablecoins have become a key driver for Venezuelans navigating economic instability and exclusion from traditional global settlements and payments platforms, even in an ecosystem with structural risks. TRM Labs: Venezuela’s Organic Crypto Adoption Surpasses Illicit Activity TRM Labs, a global blockchain […]

HTX Approved for Pakistan Crypto Exchange Registration

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Islamabad, Pakistan – 13 December 2025: HTX, one of the world’s leading digital asset exchanges with over 50 million registered users globally, today announced that it has officially obtained a No Objection Certificate (NoC) from the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulation Authority (PVARA) to initiate the licensing […]

Youtube Expands Creator Monetization Using Paypal USD Stablecoin

Youtube has reportedly begun letting U.S. creators receive payouts in Paypal’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, Paypal USD (PYUSD), signaling a shift toward regulated digital currencies as mainstream payment tools and deepening stablecoins’ role in creator monetization. Youtube Expands Creator Payouts With Paypal Stablecoin Option Big technology companies continue to explore new ways to integrate digital assets into […]

CFTC Scraps Outdated Crypto Rules, Signals Fresh Momentum Ahead

U.S. crypto regulation is pivoting fast as the CFTC scraps legacy guidance, signaling a friendlier, clearer framework that could unlock broader market access, reduce compliance friction and accelerate digital asset integration across American financial markets. CFTC Signals Pro-Crypto Shift by Scrapping Legacy Guidance A bullish regulatory reset is taking shape as U.S. crypto policy accelerates. […]

Pyth Network launches PYTH reserve to sustain network value through token purchases

<p>The PYTH reserve initiative could enhance network stability and investor confidence by aligning token value with increased adoption and revenue.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/pyth-reserve-mechanism-token-purchases/">Pyth Network launches PYTH reserve to sustain network value through token purchases</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Weekly Recap: FXCM, Tradu to Slash 100+ Jobs; 1/3 of eToro Trades Now in 24/5 Extended Market Hours

Tradu, FXCM to slash jobs citing agentic AIAs the year winds down, this week still delivered plenty for brokers. FXCM and Tradu’s parent company is preparing to cut more than 100 jobs. Sources familiar with the matter said the layoffs will affectmultiple departments and locations, marking one of the largest workforcereductions for the group in recent years.However, CEO Brendan Callan attributed the cuts tooperational efficiencies driven by agentic AI, though some industry observerssuggested that

Ripple Closes Rail Acquisition to offer Most Comprehensive End-to-End Stablecoin Payments Solution

Ripple finalized its Rail acquisition, advancing Ripple Payments into a unified, compliant stablecoin platform designed to streamline global B2B money movement, expand enterprise adoption, and deepen real-world utility across digital and fiat rails. Ripple Closes Rail Acquisition to Expand Enterprise Stablecoin Payments Ripple completed its acquisition of Rail, the company shared on social media platform [&#8230;]

Cardano Price Risks Fresh 15% Drop as Open Interest Shrinks 

Cardano price correction could extend another 15% before hitting a key support trendline at $0.34. Market sentiment weakened&#8230;

Historic Milestone: Tokenized Securities Move Closer to Wall Street Core as DTCC Gains SEC Clearance

Wall Street’s market infrastructure edged closer to tokenization after DTCC secured SEC no-action clearance, enabling tokenized securities with full legal protections and custody standards, signaling regulatory comfort and accelerating institutional adoption across U.S. capital markets. SEC Clears DTCC Tokenization Path as Institutional Momentum Builds Momentum is building for the institutional adoption of tokenized securities in [&#8230;]

Brazil’s largest private bank recommends up to 3% investment in Bitcoin

<p>The growing endorsement of Bitcoin by major banks signals a shift towards mainstream acceptance of digital assets in investment portfolios.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-portfolio-diversification-brazil/">Brazil&#8217;s largest private bank recommends up to 3% investment in Bitcoin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Tether faces resistance from Juventus’ largest shareholder after acquisition bid

<p>Tether's acquisition attempt highlights potential shifts in football club ownership dynamics, challenging traditional family-held control.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/tether-juventus-acquisition-bid/">Tether faces resistance from Juventus&#8217; largest shareholder after acquisition bid</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

XRP Liquidity Scales Across Chains as wXRP Expands Through Hex Trust

Institutional-grade infrastructure is expanding XRP beyond payments as regulated wrapped XRP launches with deep liquidity, enabling cross-chain DeFi activity, new trading pairs, and broader utility across major blockchains through Hex Trust. XRP Ecosystem Grows as Hex Trust Introduces wXRP Growing institutional participation continues to shape XRP’s trajectory as regulated infrastructure broadens its role beyond payments. [&#8230;]

Circle, Ripple, Bitgo, Fidelity, and Paxos Conditionally Approved for National Trust Banks

Federal regulators moved crypto deeper into U.S. banking as the OCC conditionally approved five digital-asset trust banks, signaling growing confidence in federally supervised crypto custody, payments and blockchain-based financial services. Federal Banking Access Expands as 5 Crypto-Linked Trust Banks Receive OCC Conditional Approval A major regulatory breakthrough is accelerating the integration of digital assets into [&#8230;]

Nexo Purchases Buenbit, Establishes Argentina as a Launchpad for Latam

With the acquisition, Buenbit users will gain access to Nexo’s suite of products, which will be available under the Buenbit brand, at least for the foreseeable future. Nexo’s purchase aims to make Buenos Aires a regional crypto hub and a launchpad to reach other markets in Latam. Nexo Acquires Buenbit, Targets Latam Markets In one [&#8230;]

Tether Moves Forward to Acquire Juventus Football Club

Key Highlights Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoin,o revealed that his company has officially submitted a proposal to acquire Juventus&#8230;