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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

After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026?

Bitcoin MagazineAfter A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026?We had high hopes for the bitcoin price in 2025. It was supposed to be the crescendo of the four-year cycle, the most bullish setup in recent memory. It was the year after the halving, the ETFs had just been approved, a new president was elected, with the promise of the money printer roaring back to life. Everything looked primed for a Q4 blow-off top, and instead of a new life in Monaco, all you got was thi

Forget silver, Copper’s AI-fueled explosion exposes a “higher for longer” trap that most crypto traders are ignoring

Copper hit a new record high this week as crypto traders focused on the surge in silver and gold. However, copper's rise could actually shift the rate path that underpins the market’s liquidity narrative.The all-time high for copper is now around $6.06 per pound as of Wednesday, Jan. 14.Futures activity has tracked the price move in ways that complicate the idea of a one-session burst.An COMEX update posted Jan. 15, 2026, reported estimated volume of 74,332 contracts, down from 83,265.Open inter

Major lender Newrez to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins for mortgage qualification

<p>Newrez's move to accept crypto for mortgage qualification reflects the growing integration of digital assets in financial systems, catering to modern investors.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/newrez-accept-bitcoin-ethereum-stablecoins-mortgage-qualification/">Major lender Newrez to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins for mortgage qualification</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Artemis: Crypto Cards Grew to Rival P2P Stablecoin Payments

According to Artemis’ stablecoin report, crypto cards have grown from being a niche product in the cryptocurrency payments market to becoming a bridge between crypto natives and global commerce. The report states that now, crypto card payments rival P2P stablecoin payments in volumes settled. Artemis: Crypto Cards Now Widely Used, Rival Stablecoin P2P Transaction Numbers [&#8230;]

Nexo Joins Audi Revolut F1 Team as Digital Asset Partner Following CFD Expansion

Audi Revolut F1 Team has announced a multi-year partnershipwith digital assets platform Nexo. Under the agreement, Nexo becomes the team’sfirst official digital asset partner.Last year, Nexoexpanded its platform to offer trading in global forex, commodities, andstock indices through Contracts for Difference. The move, enabled by apartnership with MetaTrader 5, allows clients to trade assets such as gold,silver, oil, major stock indices, and key currency pairs, with leverageavailable on certain i

ROLL is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that ROLL is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingROLL trading is live as of January 16, 2026.To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.&nbsp;Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost.Trade on KrakenHere’s some more information about this asset:RollX (ROLL)RollX (ROLL) is a decentralized perpetual futures exchange

KBC Becomes “First Belgian Bank” to Launch Crypto Trading for Retail Investors

Belgium’s KBC Bank will allow retail investors to tradeBitcoin and Ether starting next month through its online investment platformBolero. According to KBC, it will be the first Belgian bank to offercrypto trading.The launch comes amid increased European regulatory scrutinyof crypto service providers. TheEuropean Securities and Markets Authority recently updated its rules onconflict-of-interest management for crypto-asset service providers under theMarkets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.KBC Bank La

Korea University Blockchain Institute Partners With Injective as Validator in Global Ecosystem

Korea University’s Blockchain Research Institute has partnered with Injective, joining its global ecosystem as a validator to strengthen ties between academia and the blockchain industry. Validator Participation and Network Security Korea University’s Blockchain Research Institute has partnered with layer 1 blockchain, Injective, formally joining the global Injective ecosystem in a move that strengthens ties between [&#8230;]

Top Wall Street equity strategist exits Bitcoin over quantum computing threat

<p>The strategist's exit highlights growing concerns over quantum computing's potential to disrupt Bitcoin, influencing institutional investment strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/top-wall-street-strategist-exits-bitcoin-quantum-computing-threat/">Top Wall Street equity strategist exits Bitcoin over quantum computing threat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Best Crypto Exchanges of 2026 So Far – Mid-January Market Leaders

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. As 2026 begins, the top crypto exchanges are setting a strong tone for the year ahead, continuing to raise [&#8230;]

Bitcoin just touched a critical price point but this order book signal suggests the move to $100k might backfire

Bitcoin (BTC) nearly touched $98,000 overnight before settling around $96,000, up roughly 5.5% over recent sessions. The rally reignited a familiar question: is this the setup for a sustained move above $100,000, or another fragile push built on thin order books and positioning games? #1 Bitcoin BTC $95,406.68

11 EH/s: Bitmain Eyes a New Bitcoin Mining Proxy? – Miner Weekly

While most attention in recent months has focused on publicly traded miners racing to add hashrate or pivot toward AI, one of the fastest-growing bitcoin mining operations has expanded largely outside the spotlight. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, Blocksbridge Consulting’s weekly newsletter curating the latest news in bitcoin mining and data analysis from [&#8230;]

US Lawmakers Flag “Pay-to-Play” Fears as SEC Drops 12 Crypto Cases, Pauses Justin Sun Probe

Key Takeaways:US lawmakers say the SEC has dropped or closed at least 12 crypto enforcement cases since early 2025, including major actions against Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken.They argue the pullback overlaps with tens of millions of dollars in political spending by crypto firms tied to President Trump and his affiliates.The paused enforcement case against Tron founder Justin Sun has become a focal point, raising concerns over selective enforcement and regulatory capture.Three senior House Dem

Citrea Launches USD Stablecoin for Bitcoin Liquidity Issued by Moonpay, Powered by M0

Citrea introduces Citrea USD (ctUSD), a 1:1 USD stablecoin issued by Moonpay and powered by M0 for bitcoin liquidity. Citrea announced the launch of Citrea USD (ctUSD), a U.S. dollar–denominated stablecoin backed 1:1 by short‑term U.S. Treasury bills and cash, issued by Moonpay and built on M0’s universal stablecoin platform to serve as native liquidity [&#8230;]

Discord is suddenly locking down servers for the same alarming reason X just purged these crypto developers

X revised its developer API policies to ban applications that financially reward users for posting, and enforcement has already begun.Nikita Bier, who joined X's product team after selling his social app tbh to Meta, framed the move as part of a broader effort to reduce low-quality engagement and told displaced builders that X would help them migrate to Threads or Bluesky if needed.Additionally, API access was cut off for offending apps, and affected developers were told to change their targets

China to Squeeze HFTs out of Exchange Data Centers in Attack on Speed Advantage

Chinese regulators are forcing high-frequency trading (HFT) firms to remove servers co-located inside exchange data centers, a move that directly targets the ultra-low-latency model used by global firms such as Citadel Securities, Jane Street, and Jump Trading.According to sources familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg, commodity futures exchanges in Shanghai and Guangzhou have instructed local brokers to relocate their HFT clients’ servers away from exchange facilities. The Shanghai Future

White House’s Oil Gambit Pays Dividends: Trump’s ‘Gasolina’ Viral Video Celebrates Low Gas Prices

President Trump’s celebratory dance, featuring the Latin hit song “Gasolina,” highlights the relevance of current low gas prices for his administration. Nonetheless, Trump has repeatedly stated that he would like for oil and gas prices to go even lower. ‘Promises Made, Promises Kept:’ Trump’s Tiktok ‘Gasolina’ Dance Celebrates Low Oil and Gas Prices President Trump [&#8230;]

Prop Firms Might Take 6 Months to Break Even in the US, but Can Do It in India in 1 Month

Prop trading operations have remained marketing-centric. Then the question comes - how much does a prop firm need as its starting marketing budget? What is the break-even time? And does it even make sense to go for the big markets, or is it better to tap emerging markets?The United States is a mature and established market for prop trading, while Latin America is seeing rapid growth. However, when it comes to these two markets, or others, the initial marketing budget break-even point can vary wi

KBC to Offer Regulated Crypto Trading in Belgium

KBC’s Bolero launches regulated buy‑and‑sell crypto trading for Belgian retail investors starting week of 16 February. KBC Group announces that, beginning the week of 16 February 2026, private investors in Belgium can buy and sell crypto assets via Bolero, the bank’s online execution‑only investment platform, under the European Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation (MiCAR); KBC has [&#8230;]