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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

Crypto’s Trading Boom Is Just the On-Ramp — The Real Winners Are Still Being Built

Crypto’s next phase may hinge on resisting short-term trading pivots and fixing regulatory fog, as a16z leaders warn that durable products and clear U.S. rules will decide which blockchain businesses survive and scale. Trading Dominates Crypto Today — But the Smart Money Is Positioning for What’s Next A forward-looking debate has emerged around crypto business […]

Bitwise Chainlink ETF approved to list on NYSE Arca, trading set for tomorrow

<p>The approval of Bitwise's Chainlink ETF on NYSE Arca may enhance mainstream crypto adoption by simplifying access to Chainlink investments.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitwise-chainlink-etf-nyse-approval/">Bitwise Chainlink ETF approved to list on NYSE Arca, trading set for tomorrow</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Meme Coin Warning: CZ Foresees Pain for Some Traders Chasing Viral Coins

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) warned traders that his casual X posts are not meme coin buy signals, highlighting how hype-driven speculation, bot trading, and FOMO repeatedly trigger rapid token launches and losses across crypto markets. CZ Clarifies His Tweets Aren’t Meme Coin Signals Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder and former CEO of Binance, shared on [&#8230;]

Bitcoin whale posts $50 million gain on BTC, ETH and SOL longs

<p>The significant gains by a prominent trader highlight the potential for substantial profits in volatile crypto markets, influencing investor strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-og-trades-profit/">Bitcoin whale posts $50 million gain on BTC, ETH and SOL longs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Crypto Policy Shift in Motion as Lawmakers Move to Protect Non-Custodial Blockchain Builders

Bipartisan legislation seeks to protect U.S. blockchain developers from being treated like financial intermediaries, aiming to remove legal uncertainty that supporters say has slowed innovation and pushed digital asset development overseas. Blockchain Builders May Catch a Break as Bipartisan Bill Draws Line Between Code and Custody A bipartisan push is underway to clarify federal rules [&#8230;]

Ethereum Price Smashes Key Resistance as New Wallets Hit All-Time High 

The Ethereum price gave a bullish breakout from the resistance trendline of a 60-day long consolidation trend of&#8230;

XRP Jumps Higher as Buyers Step in Aggressively — Is a Bigger Move Brewing?

XRP surges above key technical levels as bullish momentum accelerates, volatility expands, and traders focus on regulatory developments and broader crypto strength shaping short-term price action near the $2.20 zone. XRP Breakout Holds as Momentum Builds Near $2.18 At around 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 13, XRP is trading near $2.17 against the U.S. dollar, holding [&#8230;]

Grayscale Eyes 36 New Tokens, Signaling Aggressive Expansion Beyond Legacy Crypto

Grayscale widened its institutional crypto lens, signaling deeper diversification as it evaluates dozens of digital tokens across smart contracts, finance, AI, and consumer sectors, reinforcing how asset managers are positioning for the next phase of crypto investment. Grayscale’s Expanding Watchlist Signals a Massive Institutional Wave Is Coming Institutional crypto exposure continues to broaden as product [&#8230;]

Senate Committees Coordinate CLARITY Act Timelines, Raising Stakes for US Crypto Markets

Senate leaders have locked in committee deadlines for a sweeping crypto market overhaul that could reshape U.S. digital asset regulation, redefine stablecoin rules, and set the stage for a decisive floor vote before the 2026 election cycle. CLARITY Act Timeline Tightens as Senate Accelerates Crypto Regulation Push Legislative efforts to regulate the American digital asset [&#8230;]

Bitcoin Price Enters a High-Risk Phase as Small Wallet Activity Drops

The Bitcoin price recovery gives a bullish breakout from multi-month resistance of $94,830, signaling an opportunity for renewed&#8230;

Federal Reserve’s $2.5 Billion Renovation: Suspicious or Not?

Yesterday, in a historically unprecedented move, Fed Chair Jerome Powell directly addressed the public in a video statement regarding the Department of Justice’s new investigation into the central bank’s renovations of a historic government building complex in Washington, D.C. Fed Chair Powell Breaks Tradition With Direct Video Statement to Public In Defense Of Building Renos [&#8230;]

Bitcoin Price Rockets 5.5% Past $96,000, Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 8% 

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Price Rockets 5.5% Past $96,000, Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 8% The Bitcoin price surged through the $96,000 level this afternoon, pushing decisively above a key resistance zone and signaling a renewed wave of bullish momentum after weeks of choppy, range-bound trading.At the time of writing, the bitcoin price is trading around $96,000 up roughly 4.4% over the past 24 hours, according to market data.The breakout marks a clear move beyond the upper boundary of January’s consoli

Binance Options Trading 2026: How It Works, Features And Fees

Binance options trading is a popular way for Binance users to gain exposure to market movements without directly owning the underlying asset. Unlike spot trading, which involves buying and holding cryptocurrencies, or futures trading, which carries liquidation risk, Binance options offer a structured environment with defined risk and flexible strategies.In this guide, we provide a complete overview of options trading on Binance. You&#8217;ll learn how options work, the key differences between ca

LSEG Brings Cross-Venue Market Abuse Detection to MiFID and FX Trading

LSEG has introduced a new Trade Surveillance platformthat aims to help financial institutions tackle market abuse and financialcrime with greater precision and lower cost at a time of fast-changing trading behaviorsand regulatory scrutiny. The launch targets firms that need to replace rigidlegacy tools with more flexible, data-rich surveillance that can keep pace withfragmented liquidity and complex cross-venue activity. By focusing first on MiFID instruments and FX markets,LSEG positions the ne

Polygon Labs Snaps up Coinme and Sequence to Build US-Regulated Crypto Payments Stack

Polygon Labs has acquired U.S.-based crypto firms Coinme and Sequence in a deal valued at more than $250 million, signaling a sharp pivot toward regulated onchain payments infrastructure. Polygon Labs Sets Sights on Banks and Fintechs Polygon Labs disclosed Tuesday that the acquisitions position the firm to operate as a U.S.-regulated payments platform, bringing fiat [&#8230;]

XRP’s Leverage Machine Turns on as Derivatives Volume Climbs

XRP derivatives traders came to work on Jan. 13, 2026, with futures open interest climbing above $4 billion as the token traded at $2.11 at 2:30 p.m. EST. From steady funding rates to a call-heavy options book, the data shows leverage building without the kind of excess that usually trips alarms. XRP Derivatives Data Shows [&#8230;]

Bitcoin Price Roars Past $94,000 as Bulls Reclaim Key Resistance

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Price Roars Past $94,000 as Bulls Reclaim Key ResistanceBitcoin price surged above the $94,000 level this afternoon, breaking through a key resistance zone and signaling renewed bullish momentum after weeks of range-bound trading. At the time of writing, the bitcoin price is trading at $94,435, up roughly 3% over the past 24 hours, according to market data.The move marks a decisive reclaim of the upper end of January’s consolidation range, with the bitcoin price now sitti

Here’s how the US government now offers a path to a new all-time high for Bitcoin and crypto CLARITY

On Jan. 13, the US Senate Banking Committee released the full text of the highly anticipated Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) ahead of its expected markup this week.The 278-page draft abandons the strategy of picking winners on a token-by-token basis. Instead, it constructs a comprehensive “lane system” that assigns jurisdiction based on the functional lifecycle of a digital asset.Speaking on the legislation, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott said:&#8220;[This legislation] gi

Lighter launches iOS and Android app with full support for perps, spot, and RWAs

<p>Lighter launches mobile app for iOS and Android with 100,000$LIT contest as LIT token pulls back from early gains.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/lighter-app-launch-ios-android-perps-spot-rwas/">Lighter launches iOS and Android app with full support for perps, spot, and RWAs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>