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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

BlackRock’s IBIT leads $224M inflows for Bitcoin spot ETFs on Dec 10

<p>Growing inflows into Bitcoin ETFs suggest increasing investor confidence and potential mainstream acceptance despite market volatility.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-spot-etfs-inflows/">BlackRock&#8217;s IBIT leads $224M inflows for Bitcoin spot ETFs on Dec 10</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Retail Investors in France Get Access to Crypto ETNs Amid Tokenized SME Trading

France’s financial regulator, the Autorité des MarchésFinanciers, has updated its policy on complex financial products to reflect therise of crypto-assets and the implementation of the European Markets inCrypto-Assets regulation. The regulator is now clarifying these rules toaccommodate crypto-asset-linked exchange traded notes under certain conditions.In a related move, the AMF approved rules for LISE, thecountry’s first blockchain-based stock exchange. The platform allows directretail trading

A16z Crypto Expands Into Asia With Seoul Office Launch

Andreessen Horowitz launches strategic expansion into Asian crypto market, appointing SungMo Park as Head of APAC go-to-market in South Korea. Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) crypto announced its expansion into Asia, opening its first office in Seoul, South Korea. The move comes in response to the region’s significant crypto market presence, with South Korea being the second-largest [&#8230;]

Top iGaming Payment Gateways in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Solution

The online gaming and gambling industry continues to expand at a remarkable pace, drawing millions of players and thousands of operators into an increasingly competitive environment. In this landscape, payment technology has quietly become one of the most influential forces shaping user experience, platform performance, and global accessibility. The right payment gateway no longer acts merely as a transactional bridge-it now plays a strategic role in compliance, conversion rates, security, and m

Crypto Appetite Rising: 60% of Asian HNWIs Eye Bigger Allocations, Says Sygnum

60% of Asian HNWIs plan to increase crypto allocations in coming months. 87% already hold digital assets with&#8230;

Gemini Gains CFTC License, Expands Into U.S. Prediction Markets

Gemini receives CFTC license to offer prediction markets to U.S. users. Gemini Titan gains DCM approval after five-year&#8230;

Bhutan Launches Gold-Backed Digital Token on Solana Blockchain

Gelephu Mindfulness City introduces sovereign gold-backed digital token TER, leveraging Solana blockchain to bring physical gold into the digital realm. Bhutan announced the launch of TER, a gold-backed digital token, on December 11, 2025, through Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). The token, whose name derives from the Dzongkha word for “Treasure,” will be issued on Solana’s [&#8230;]

Coinbase Integrates Solana DEX, Opening Access to 100M Users

Key Highlights: Coinbase announces the addition of Solana-based trading feature inside the Coinbase app. With this development, trades&#8230;

7 Million Britons Sit on Cash as FCA Moves to Nudge Them into Investing

Britain'sFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA) rolled out near-final rules for a new"targeted support" framework that could reach 18 million people overthe next decade, addressing what regulators call a persistent gap in financialguidance for pensions and investments.Theregulatory overhaul, finalized today(Thursday), allows financial firms to make specific product recommendations togroups of consumers sharing common characteristics, and without conducting thecomprehensive individual assessments requ

Will XRP Go Up? This New Price Forecasts Show If XRP Can Reach $10

XRP hastraded sideways near $2 throughout late 2025, struggling to reclaim its Julyhighs of $3.65. This consolidation follows a year of regulatory breakthroughsand disappointing price action, leaving investors wondering: Will XRP go up? In this article,I examine XRP's current chart setup, breaking developments that could influenceits trajectory, and expert forecasts exploring whether XRP can reach $10 in thecoming years.XRP Price Trades inConsolidation - Why Is XRP Going Up and Down?XRP's priceh

Gemini Breaks Into Prediction Markets After 5-Year Wait, Challenging Kalshi and Polymarket

After five years seeking a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) license, Gemini can now compete directly with established rivals Kalshi and Polymarket.Gemini first applied for a Designated Contract Market (DCM) license in March 2020, though the regulator approved it only in December 2025. Gemini’s leadership framed the approval as a benefit of a more supportive political environment.“We thank President Trump for ending the Biden Administration’s War on Crypto,” CEO Tyler Winklevoss said i

Balaji Srinivasan Warns Indian Tech Professionals Against US Immigration

Former Coinbase CTO advises Indian tech workers to consider alternatives to U.S. immigration, highlighting opportunities in India, internet economy, and international markets. Balaji Srinivasan published a provocative social media post on X, urging Indian technologists to reconsider immigration to the United States. The post outlines three alternative paths for Indian tech professionals: developing opportunities within [&#8230;]

ATFX Accelerates Real-Time Trading Innovation with KX’s AI-Driven Data Platform for Smarter Trading

ATFX, a globally regulated fintech broker specialising in FX and CFDs, is proud to announce a strategic data infrastructure collaboration with KX, a leading software company specialising in time-series data management and analytics. This collaboration aims to enhance ATFX’s technology platform with faster analytics, smarter automation, and greater operational efficiency, delivering more timely insights and better decision-making across its trading operations. These operations involve managing co

Why Some Players Prefer Crypto Casinos Over Traditional Online Casinos

Crypto casinos are everywhere, and no wonder, given their huge popularity over recent years. But why the fanbase? Let’s find out.Security, Privacy, and Transaction Speed in Crypto CasinosOne reason some players choose crypto casinos is the speed and security offered by blockchain-based payments. Many crypto casino transactions process faster than traditional banking methods due to blockchain-based settlement. Therefore, there’s no waiting for bank processing over 2/3 days or worrying about inter

Ethereum fees just hit 7-year low as it finally outperforms Bitcoin – one hidden data point proves rally is sustainable

The Federal Reserve has delivered the quarter-point rate cut markets demanded, and Ethereum is responding exactly as the &#8220;smart money&#8221; anticipated.While Bitcoin effectively shrugs off the news near $92,000, Ethereum is holding its pre-meeting gains above $3,300, validating the sharp rotation seen in the 24 hours leading up to the decision.This cut itself was merely a formality, as it had already been priced. However, its execution removes the final wall of worry for 2025 as it confir

One-Third of eToro Trades Now Happen in 24/5 Extended Market Hours

Roughlyone-third of stock trading on eToro (NASDAQ: ETOR) now occurs outsidetraditional market hours, the fintech told FinanceMagnates.com, underscoringhow quickly retail investors have embraced extended trading windows.eToro 24/5 Trading Drives33% Volume Share in Extended HoursThe figurecomes less than a month after eToro expanded 24/5access to all S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 stocks, building on an initial rollout in July that covered100 top US equities. Trading on the platform runs from Sunday

Sei Taps Xiaomi’s 168M Annual Smartphone Sales, Unlocking Mass Crypto Onboarding

Key Takeaways:Sei will ship a pre-installed crypto wallet and discovery app on all new Xiaomi smartphones sold outside China and the US, giving millions immediate access to Web3 tools.The partnership includes a $5M Global Mobile Innovation Program to accelerate real-world blockchain usage across consumer devices.Stablecoin payments for Xiaomi’s retail ecosystem including 20,000+ stores are planned to roll out starting in Hong Kong and the EU in 2026.Sei is taking one of the boldest leaps in main

Jack Dorsey’s Block Joins Forces With OpenAI and Anthropic

The companies will collaborate on open-source projects that are narrowly focused on the advancement of agentic AI. A Triple Alliance: Block, OpenAI, and Anthropic Three prominent tech companies announced a new initiative on Tuesday, and some are calling it an unholy alliance while others are applauding it. Bitcoin firm Block and artificial intelligence (AI) darlings [&#8230;]

Polymarket, CME Group, Kalshi, Crypto.com and Kraken Join CFTC's New CEO Innovation Council

TheCommodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) named twelve exchange executives toits new CEO Innovation Council, bringing together prediction market operatorslike Polymarket and Kalshi with established derivatives giants like CME Groupand ICE.Prediction Markets JoinDerivatives Giants in CFTC's CEO ForumActingChairman Caroline Pham announced the first group yesterday (Wednesday),focusing on exchanges as the regulator continues reviewing additionalsubmissions. The councilwill discuss how derivati