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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

Trump open to lowering tariffs on some goods, raising others

<p>Adjusting tariffs could reshape global trade dynamics, impacting consumer prices and international relations, while influencing domestic industries.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-may-alter-tariffs-to-reduce-prices-politico/">Trump open to lowering tariffs on some goods, raising others</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

No, Stablecoins Don’t Aid Criminals in Laundering Money Directly – but Banks Want You to Think So

A recent New York Times piece misleadingly suggests that stablecoins facilitate money laundering by criminal actors. However, the article reveals that crypto-to-cash conversion services and inadequate compliance measures by financial companies are the primary mechanisms enabling such activities. Stablecoins are Not Aiding Money Launderers, Weak Compliance Is The Facts A recent article published by The [&#8230;]

ADI is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that ADI is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingADI trading is live as of December 9, 2025.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:ADI Chain (ADI)ADI Chain is an institutional grade Ethereum Layer 2 devel

Hacken Releases MEXC’s Audit, Confirms Full Asset Backing and Strengthened Transparency Standards

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. VICTORIA, Seychelles, December 9, 2025 — MEXC, the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchange, redefining a user-first approach to digital assets through true zero-fee trading, has published its latest independent Proof of Reserves (PoR) report conducted by blockchain security and audit firm Hacken. MEXC continues to safeguard core [&#8230;]

Circle Secures UAE Financial License and Appoints Visa Veteran as Regional Managing Director

Stablecoin issuer expands Middle East presence with Abu Dhabi Global Market regulatory approval and strategic leadership appointment. Circle Internet Group announced on December 9, 2025, that it has obtained a Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority. The company simultaneously appointed Dr. Saeeda Jaffar as Managing [&#8230;]

HK Govt Begins Consultation on CARF, Tax Data Sharing by 2028

What to Know • Hong Kong begins a public consultation on CARF and CRS updates to improve crypto&#8230;

TROLL Tops Solana Meme Coins, Prices Rally Hard

Key Insights: TROLL dominates in Solana meme-coin gains with the best 24-hour recovery. Meme-coin market Solana market collapsed&#8230;

Digital Asset Treasuries Suffer -43% Returns Amid Crypto Market Rout

The average return of companies holding crypto in their balance sheets, commonly referred to as Digital Asset Treasuries (DAT), has fallen to -43% as the ongoing crypto market downturn significantly impacts these organizations. While larger corporations have weathered the losses, smaller startups are experiencing more severe financial strain. Digital Asset Treasures Are Down 43% YTD, [&#8230;]

NIGHT is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that NIGHT is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingNIGHT trading is live as of December 9, 2025.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:Midnight (NIGHT)Midnight is a privacy focused sidechain in the Cardan

CZ Dismisses Fake Aster ETF Rumour, Says Project Doesn’t Need Hype

Key Highlights: Crypto influencer named &#8220;That Martini Guy&#8221; on X shares a post about BlackRock&#8217;s filing of Aster&#8230;

Tether Backs Italian Humanoid Robotics Startup in $80 Million Funding Round

Stablecoin giant invests in Generative Bionics to advance physical AI and intelligent robotics development for industrial applications. Tether announced on December 8, 2025, its investment in Generative Bionics, a spinoff from the Italian Institute of Technology, as part of a €70 million ($81.5 million) funding round. The investment supports the development of advanced humanoid robots [&#8230;]

Global AI Show 2025 Abu Dhabi Announces Its Visionary Partners and World-Class Speaker Lineup

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. The Global AI Show 2025 Abu Dhabi, a premier platform driving the future of artificial intelligence, proudly announces its visionary partners and world-class speaker lineup for its upcoming edition themed “AI:2031 – Accelerating Intelligent Futures.” Organized by VAP Group in association with Times of AI, the [&#8230;]

Bitcoin Slips Below $90,000; Andrew Tate Asks Why Saylor’s $1B Purchase Failed to Boost Price

Bitcoin briefly surged to $92,000 on Dec. 8 before slipping back to $90,000, despite Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy, announcing the purchase of 10,624 bitcoins. Analysts and influencers remain divided: some point to market manipulation, while others argue the crypto economy is entering a bear phase. Diminished Impact of Saylor’s Monday Announcements After kicking off the [&#8230;]

Dec Week 1 ETF Report: XRP & SOL Perform Better Than BTC & ETH

Key Highlights: Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw outflow from December 1 to December 5, 2025. XRP leads the&#8230;

Investigators From Over 10 African Nations Trained in Kenya on Digital Asset Forensics

Investigators from more than 10 African countries—including Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda—recently completed a week-long course in Kenya on cryptocurrency crime investigations. Equipping Detectives with Advanced Forensic Skills Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) recently concluded a major regional training initiative aimed at strengthening Africa’s capacity to combat cryptocurrency-related crime. Investigators from over 10 African [&#8230;]

Whipsaw Moves Signal a Volatile Year-End for Crypto

Bitcoin and ethereum delivered sharp weekend reversals as thinning year-end liquidity amplified price moves across the crypto market. With positioning light and institutions quietly accumulating, traders now look to this week’s Fed meeting for direction. BTC, ETH Shake out Traders Ahead of Fed Decision A turbulent weekend in crypto markets has offered a preview of [&#8230;]

Justin Sun Appears Live on Binance Square Ahead of Binance Blockchain Week 2025; TRON DAO Participates as Gold Tier Sponsor

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, December 8, 2025 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), successfully wrapped up its participation as a Gold Tier Sponsor at Binance Blockchain Week 2025, held on December 3–4 at [&#8230;]

HashKey files to go public in Hong Kong, targeting $215 million raise

<p>HashKey's IPO could bolster Hong Kong's position as a digital asset hub, attracting more crypto firms to pursue public listings in the region.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/hashkey-hong-kong-ipo-raise/">HashKey files to go public in Hong Kong, targeting $215 million raise</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Robinhood Charges Into Indonesia as Next Explosive Crypto Market

Robinhood moves to expand its global footprint with plans to enter Indonesia’s fast-growing trading market, signaling a major push to bring its equities and crypto platform to millions of new investors. Robinhood Targets Indonesia’s Rapidly Expanding Investor Base A growing focus on global market access emerged as Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) said on Dec. [&#8230;]