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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

Circle let over $440 million in stolen USDC move freely, ZachXBT says

<p>Circle's compliance gaps could undermine trust in USDC, prompting investors to reassess stablecoin safety and market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/zachxbt-circle-compliance-failures-usdc/">Circle let over $440 million in stolen USDC move freely, ZachXBT says</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin ETFs Add $9 Million While Ether Sees $71 Million Exit

Bitcoin ETFs edged back into inflows to close the shortened trading week. Ether extended its losing streak, while solana and XRP posted modest gains. Ether Outflows Deepen as Bitcoin Ends Short Week Positive The week closed quietly, but not without contrast. As markets prepared for the Easter break, flows revealed a split narrative across crypto [&#8230;]

US rescue operation follows claims of downed fighter jet in Iran

<p>The increased odds of U.S. military involvement in Iran highlight escalating tensions and potential geopolitical instability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-rescue-operation-follows-claims-of-downed-fighter-jet-in-iran/">US rescue operation follows claims of downed fighter jet in Iran</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Tokenized real-world asset market hits $27.6B in April 2026 amid crypto downturn

<p>The rise in tokenized real-world assets amid crypto struggles highlights a shift towards stability and institutional trust during geopolitical tensions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/tokenized-real-world-asset-market-hits-276b-in-april-2026-amid-crypto-downturn/">Tokenized real-world asset market hits $27.6B in April 2026 amid crypto downturn</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Zarif proposes US-Iran peace plan as ceasefire odds drop to 2% for April 7

<p>Zarif's peace plan highlights the complexities of US-Iran relations, with market optimism suggesting potential diplomatic progress by mid-year.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/zarif-proposes-us-iran-peace-plan-as-ceasefire-odds-drop-to-2-for-april-7/">Zarif proposes US-Iran peace plan as ceasefire odds drop to 2% for April 7</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Beyond the Hashrate: Why MARA Just Laid Off 15% of Its Staff

Bitcoin miner MARA has reportedly laid off about 15% of its workforce in a move the company calls “strategic, not purely financial.” Internal Restructuring Bitcoin mining giant MARA, formerly Marathon Digital Holdings, has laid off roughly 15% of its workforce as part of a sweeping strategic shift away from pure-play crypto mining and toward energy [&#8230;]

Bittensor Price Hits $306 Amid Institutional Access Hope

Bittensor&#8217;s TAO is up by almost 4% today, April 3, 2026.This uptick is driven by Grayscale updating its S-1 filing for a Bittensor trust.The $300 mark currently acts as a critical support level.Bittensor&#8217;s native token TAO has climbed almost 4% today, April 3, 2026. With this surge, the price of the token has crossed the $305 mark and is currently hovering around the $306.63 mark. This surge stems from a regulatory update where Grayscale has amended its S-1 filing for a spot Bittenso

Pi Network Price at Risk as 2FA Rollout Signals Imminent Mainnet Shift

Pi Network price is now under pressure, although the token has seen a slight uptick recently.The platform makes 2FA mandatory for all mainnet migrations.Rising CEX inflows signal selling pressure on the Pi price.Pi Network’s latest move is signaling a major shift, but it failed to make any long-lasting impact on the Pi Coin price. Though the Pi Network saw a short-term hike following the platform’s latest security update, the token is now showing bearish signals.As the project prepares for wider

Drift Protocol Hack 2026: What Happened, Who Lost Money, and What’s Next

A Solana-based perpetual futures exchange lost $286 million in 12 minutes on April 1, 2026, after attackers spent three weeks quietly manufacturing fake collateral and socially engineering the protocol’s signers. The incident has been the most topical discussion in crypto circles over the last few days. DPRK Lazarus Group Suspected in Drift Protocol $286 Million [&#8230;]

Is ONDO Price at Risk as RWA Growth Weakens?

Since mid-February, the ONDO price has been stuck in a sideways trend within the formation of a triangle pattern.Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization momentum has softened after a prolonged expansion phase.According to DeFiLlama data, the total volume locked (TVL) into ONDO protocol has surged 28% since last week to $3.5 billion, projecting an increasing inflow into its DeFi service.Ondo, the native governance token of Ondo Finance, is up 1.4% ahead of the U.S. market hours on Friday, to currentl

ViaBTC Showcases Collateral-Pledged Loan Solutions to Navigate Diverse Market Conditions

This paid press release was provided by ViaBTC and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. While bull markets can be a golden period for miners, bear markets can be just as unforgiving. It’s not uncommon for crypto miners to incur major [&#8230;]

AVAX Price Jumps 3% as Altcoin Rotation Momentum Builds

Avalanche&#8217;s AVAX gains 3% today April 3, 2026.The price rise is driven by a capital shift from Bitcoin.Retro9000 Round 2 has pushed sentiment on the network.Avalanche (AVAX) has climbed up by 3% today, April 3, 2026. However, on the contrary, the crypto market has managed to increase by only 0.59% and similarly, Bitcoin is also up by 0.63% as per CoinMarketCap. With the current surge, AVAX is outperforming the broader crypto market.This high-beta move, nearly 5x the market&#8217;s advance,

Japan Stablecoin Regulation Explained: PSA Rules, JPY Coins and Bank Issuers

Japan built the world’s most restrictive stablecoin framework on purpose, and it’s starting to pay off. Japan’s Stablecoin Rules JPYC Co. launched what regulators and the company call the world’s first fully regulated yen-pegged stablecoin in October 2025, capping a decade of cautious financial architecture that Tokyo began laying well before most governments acknowledged digital [&#8230;]

Hedera Price Pushes Forward: What’s Driving This HBAR Surge?

The Hedera price is now in the positive zone, surging by more than 3%.This HBAR move is mainly driven by the McLaren partnership.As the altcoin market is gearing up for a rally, HBAR is emerging as a major player.The Hedera price is on the move again, marking a significant shift after a period of muted action. The latest HBAR price move has sparked attention, especially amid broader economic uncertainty as geopolitical tensions escalate.This uptick appears to be supported by a mix of internal de

Ethereum Price Targets $2,200 as Foundation Stakes $93M in ETH

Ethereum Foundation stakes $93.28M in treasury ETH.The total $ETH staked this week totals 7,551 ETH to lock supply and boost network security.$ETH at $2,061 holds green ascending support after $2,020 bottom, testing $2,080 resistance post-$2,160 rejection.The Ethereum ecosystem is sending a clear signal of long-term conviction. In a move that has caught the attention of institutional analysts and on-chain sleuths alike, the Ethereum Foundation has officially staked approximately $93.28 million w

Bitget Launches VIP Fast Track Program Across Futures, Spot and Asset Holdings

This article is presented by Bitcoin.com News in partnership with Bitget. This is paid content – Bitcoin.com News editorial was not involved in the development of this article. Victoria, Seychelles, April 03, 2026 – Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today launched the VIP Fast Track Program, a new campaign designed to help users [&#8230;]

Riot sells 3,778 BTC for $290M, impacting Bitcoin price targets by June 2026: FT

<p>Riot's BTC sale underscores the delicate balance between operational funding and market stability, potentially influencing future Bitcoin volatility.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/riot-sells-3778-btc-for-290m-impacting-bitcoin-price-targets-by-june-2026-ft/">Riot sells 3,778 BTC for $290M, impacting Bitcoin price targets by June 2026: FT</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Polygon Price Eyes Breakout as Stablecoin Supply Hits $3.57B 

Two converging trendlines in the daily chart drives the current correction trend in Polygon price.Polygon’s Proof-of-Stake network has recorded a fresh peak in stablecoin holdings, with the total value now standing at $3.57 billion. The coin price faces constant dynamic resistance from 20-and-50-day exponential moving averages, accentuating an intense correction trend.POL is the native utility token for the Polygon ecosystem, and is up roughly 2% ahead of U.S. market hours on Friday.  While the

Washington has started selecting which crypto firms control custody at a national level

On Apr. 2, Coinbase received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust charter.Coinbase joined a cluster of at least eight firms that the OCC has moved toward federal trust-charter status since December 2025, and the cluster reveals a deliberate federal decision about which parts of crypto belong inside the supervised system.Why this matters: The US is shifting from regulating crypto to selecting which parts of the stack sit inside the banking p