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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

Iran intensifies efforts to keep Strait of Hormuz shut amid US blockade

<p>Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil supply chains, impacting energy markets and geopolitical stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-intensifies-efforts-to-keep-strait-of-hormuz-shut-amid-us-blockade/">Iran intensifies efforts to keep Strait of Hormuz shut amid US blockade</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump evacuated from White House dinner amid US-Iran tensions

<p>The evacuation underscores potential for increased military conflict, impacting market speculation on US-Iran relations and military operations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-evacuated-from-white-house-dinner-amid-us-iran-tensions/">Trump evacuated from White House dinner amid US-Iran tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Why Bitcoin Trades Like Risk Asset Despite Safe Haven Properties, Willy Woo Explains

Bitcoin’s safe-haven properties remain under market pressure as Willy Woo says major capital pools still treat it as untested. That perception keeps bitcoin tied to risk assets during global uncertainty. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin still trades like a risk asset during uncertainty, says Willy Woo. NASDAQ correlation keeps bitcoin tied to macro stress, limiting safe-haven behavior. [&#8230;]

Israel strikes in Gaza increase pressure on Netanyahu amid political turmoil

<p>Netanyahu faces mounting domestic and international pressure, potentially leading to significant political shifts in Israel's leadership.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/israel-strikes-in-gaza-increase-pressure-on-netanyahu-amid-political-turmoil/">Israel strikes in Gaza increase pressure on Netanyahu amid political turmoil</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran offers new negotiation proposal after US trip cancellation

<p>The new negotiation proposal could shift geopolitical dynamics, impacting global markets and influencing future US-Iran relations significantly.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-offers-new-negotiation-proposal-after-us-trip-cancellation/">Iran offers new negotiation proposal after US trip cancellation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Putin approval hits wartime low, market sees no immediate threat to power

<p>Despite declining approval, Putin's control over Russia's political system suggests stability, with markets seeing no immediate threat to his power.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/putin-approval-hits-wartime-low-market-sees-no-immediate-threat-to-power/">Putin approval hits wartime low, market sees no immediate threat to power</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Morgan Stanley Adds Stablecoin Fund After Bitcoin ETF Launch

Morgan Stanley Investment Management launched a stablecoin reserve fund to meet rising institutional demand for compliant digital asset infrastructure. The move deepens its push into tokenization and crypto-linked products as market participation expands. Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley introduced a fund to support stablecoin issuers needing compliant, liquid reserve investment solutions. Stablecoin growth drives Morgan Stanley [&#8230;]

Hedge funds dump tech stocks at fastest pace in two years amid market jitters

<p>The rapid tech stock selloff by hedge funds signals potential market instability, influencing broader indices and increasing volatility concerns.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/hedge-funds-dump-tech-stocks-at-fastest-pace-in-two-years-amid-market-jitters/">Hedge funds dump tech stocks at fastest pace in two years amid market jitters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin reclaims $73,700 support, eyes $96,000 mean reversion target

<p>Bitcoin's support at $73,700 suggests potential growth, but stagnant market odds and low trading volume indicate cautious investor sentiment.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-reclaims-73700-support-eyes-96000-mean-reversion-target/">Bitcoin reclaims $73,700 support, eyes $96,000 mean reversion target</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

IDF strikes Al-Khaiam amid ongoing clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

<p>Despite ongoing clashes, market confidence in a ceasefire remains strong, indicating stability unless major diplomatic shifts occur.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/idf-strikes-al-khaiam-amid-ongoing-clashes-with-hezbollah-in-southern-lebanon/">IDF strikes Al-Khaiam amid ongoing clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Baker Hughes warns Strait of Hormuz could remain closed through 2026

<p>A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could lead to global economic challenges, including potential stagflation and market volatility.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/baker-hughes-warns-strait-of-hormuz-could-remain-closed-through-2026/">Baker Hughes warns Strait of Hormuz could remain closed through 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Kelp DAO exploit leaves AAVE with $196M bad debt, Ethereum market steady

<p>The exploit may prompt regulatory scrutiny on DeFi, potentially impacting Ethereum's ecosystem and its future market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/kelp-dao-exploit-leaves-aave-with-196m-bad-debt-ethereum-market-steady/">Kelp DAO exploit leaves AAVE with $196M bad debt, Ethereum market steady</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

38 Attorneys General Back Massachusetts Lawsuit Against Kalshi Over Prediction Markets

State gambling enforcement against Kalshi is being challenged as 38 attorneys general back Massachusetts’ lawsuit. The case could shape whether states can enforce gambling licensing rules against event contracts. Key Takeaways: Coalition of 38 attorneys general supports Massachusetts lawsuit alleging Kalshi enables unlicensed sports betting activity. CFTC filing adds to the dispute as federal regulator [&#8230;]

Polish Crypto Exchange Zondacrypto CEO Flees to Israel as $97M Fraud Probe Deepens

Polish prosecutors have opened a fraud investigation into cryptocurrency exchange Zondacrypto after chief executive Przemysław Kral departed for Israel, where his citizenship could prevent extradition, leaving up to 30,000 users facing losses tied to an inaccessible cold wallet holding 4,500 bitcoin. Key Takeaways: Polish prosecutors launched a fraud investigation into Zondacrypto, identifying losses of at [&#8230;]

Litecoin Confirms Zero-Day Bug Caused 13-Block Reorg, Network Patched and Stable

Litecoin’s official account confirmed on Saturday afternoon that a zero-day bug triggered a denial-of-service attack against major mining pools, leading to a 13-block chain reorganization that reversed invalid transactions before they could settle on the main chain. Key Takeaways: Litecoin confirmed a zero-day bug hit major mining pools on April 25, 2026, enabling invalid MWEB [&#8230;]

Metaplanet Raises $50M via Zero-Interest Bonds to Expand its 40,177 BTC Treasury

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc. issued its 20th series of zero-interest bonds on April 24, 2026, raising ¥8 billion (approximately $50 million) earmarked entirely for bitcoin purchases. Key Takeaways: Metaplanet issued its 20th zero-coupon bond series on April 24, 2026, raising $50M to buy bitcoin. The Tokyo-listed firm held 40,177 BTC at the end of Q1 2026, [&#8230;]

Five Major DeFi Protocols Ask Arbitrum DAO to Free 30,765 ETH Locked After rsETH Bridge Bug

A coalition of five DeFi protocols filed a Constitutional AIP on the Arbitrum governance forum on April 25, asking the Arbitrum DAO to release 30,765.67 ETH frozen after the April 18 KelpDAO exploit. Key Takeaways: Aave Labs, KelpDAO, and three other protocols filed a Constitutional AIP on April 25 to release 30,765.67 ETH frozen by [&#8230;]

The Domain Satoshi May Have Dropped: E-cash.org Predates Bitcoin.org by 29 days

A domain registered on July 20, 2008 — e-cash.org — is drawing renewed attention from Bitcoin historians and researchers who believe Satoshi Nakamoto registered it weeks before creating bitcoin.org. Key Takeaways: Historians like Gwern Branwen link e-cash.org, registered July 20, 2008, to Satoshi Nakamoto based on timing with bitcoin.org. The domain was registered 29 days [&#8230;]

Pakistan offers to mediate in US-Iran conflict amid nuclear tensions

<p>Pakistan's mediation could stabilize US-Iran relations, but significant nuclear negotiation breakthroughs remain unlikely without concrete actions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/pakistan-offers-to-mediate-in-us-iran-conflict-amid-nuclear-tensions/">Pakistan offers to mediate in US-Iran conflict amid nuclear tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>