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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

When Quantum Computers Come for Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next

Bitcoin MagazineWhen Quantum Computers Come for Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens NextBitcoin’s quantum debate keeps slipping sideways because people keep arguing about two different things at once.One question is technical: if quantum computing gets good enough to break Bitcoin’s signature scheme, the protocol can respond. New address types, migration rules, soft forks, deprecations, key rotation. That is a real engineering problem, but it is still an engineering problem.Th

The Whole Entire Universe: 21 Million, One Painting

Bitcoin MagazineThe Whole Entire Universe: 21 Million, One PaintingThere are 21 million bitcoin. That number is fixed, coded into the protocol, finite. It is one of the most consequential design decisions in the history of money, and yet for most people it remains an abstraction. Green digits cascading down a black screen like something out of The Matrix, or a talking point tossed around on a podcast.The Japanese artist On Kawara spent nearly fifty years hand-painting a date onto a canvas every

Bitcoin Surges, Oil Slides as Trump Says Iran Has Announced Strait of Hormuz Reopening

A sudden shift in Middle East tensions sent shockwavesthrough global markets, pushing Bitcoin to its highest level in over two monthsas traders reacted to signs of a possible breakthrough between the UnitedStates and Iran.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)total crypto market capitalization rising to about 2.61 trillion dollars, up 3.16% over the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap. Bitcoin gained roughly 3% on the day and 6% over the week,

Crypto censorship resistance is questioned as major fight breaks out over who gets to freeze your digital dollars

Crypto rhetoric has long prized the ability to transact without gatekeepers, to move value across borders without asking permission, and to hold assets no institution could seize.Crypto culture treated these as design virtues, properties that builders embedded with ethical weight by deliberate architectural choice. Then the Drift exploit happened, and the backlash told a different story.On Apr. 1, Drift suffered a major exploit. Circle later described the publicly reported losses as exceeding $2

Citadel Is Circling Prediction Markets as Institutional Infrastructure Falls Into Place

Jim Esposito, president of Citadel Securities, has publicly said his firm is considering entering the prediction market space as a liquidity provider. Speaking at the Semafor World Economy Summit, he described a "sound industrial logic" for institutional clients to use these markets and called the firm's involvement "certainly possible."For the B2B financial industry, the more consequential story is what's being built right now to make that entry viable.Citadel Securities president says firm cou

Chainlink Price Soars 6% After Bitcoin Breaks $77,000 Mark

On Friday, the Chainlink (LINK) token soared by around 6.45% following a rally in Bitcoin (BTC), which sparked euphoria among the crypto traders. LINK soared near its monthly peak at around $9.81, increasing its chance for a major breakout if it manages to hold above this position. There is also positive development in the ongoing ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, where Iran’s Foreign Minister announced that passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is declared “complete

Foreign demand for Chinese bonds hits record $179B in March amid US-Israeli war

<p>The surge in Chinese bond demand highlights a shift towards de-dollarization, signaling confidence in China's economic stability amid global tensions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/foreign-demand-for-chinese-bonds-hits-record-179b-in-march-amid-us-israeli-war/">Foreign demand for Chinese bonds hits record $179B in March amid US-Israeli war</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

IDF claims major damage to Iran’s military; traders expect retaliation

<p>The IDF's actions may destabilize regional security, prompting potential Iranian retaliation and impacting geopolitical market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/idf-claims-major-damage-to-irans-military-traders-expect-retaliation/">IDF claims major damage to Iran&#8217;s military; traders expect retaliation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran ties Strait of Hormuz shipping access to US retreat in Lebanon

<p>Iran's strategic leverage over the Strait of Hormuz could influence geopolitical stability and global trade dynamics, affecting diplomatic relations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-ties-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-access-to-us-retreat-in-lebanon/">Iran ties Strait of Hormuz shipping access to US retreat in Lebanon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran hints at preliminary ceasefire deal, potential extension in coming days

<p>The potential ceasefire extension could stabilize regional tensions, influencing diplomatic relations and impacting global markets significantly.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-hints-at-preliminary-ceasefire-deal-potential-extension-in-coming-days/">Iran hints at preliminary ceasefire deal, potential extension in coming days</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

DeepSeek seeks $300M in first outside funding at $10B valuation

<p>DeepSeek is reportedly seeking $300 million in its first outside funding round at a $10 billion valuation after years of parent backing.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/deepseek-funding-external-round/">DeepSeek seeks $300M in first outside funding at $10B valuation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Lebanon’s President Aoun defends direct talks with Israel amid tensions

<p>Lebanon's direct talks with Israel could reshape regional dynamics, but internal opposition and military tensions may hinder progress.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/lebanons-president-aoun-defends-direct-talks-with-israel-amid-tensions/">Lebanon&#8217;s President Aoun defends direct talks with Israel amid tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Strategy uses AI-designed stock to raise $7B for Bitcoin purchases

<p>AI-driven stock issuance for Bitcoin purchases may boost institutional interest, impacting market dynamics amid geopolitical uncertainties.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/strategy-uses-ai-designed-stock-to-raise-7b-for-bitcoin-purchases/">Strategy uses AI-designed stock to raise $7B for Bitcoin purchases</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran warns US naval blockade violates ceasefire, threatens retaliation

<p>Heightened tensions risk destabilizing regional peace, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations, with potential for rapid escalation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-warns-us-naval-blockade-violates-ceasefire-threatens-retaliation/">Iran warns US naval blockade violates ceasefire, threatens retaliation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress amid misconduct allegations

<p>Swalwell's resignation highlights the impact of market predictions on political careers, emphasizing the role of public perception in governance.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/eric-swalwell-resigns-from-congress-amid-misconduct-allegations-5/">Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress amid misconduct allegations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz to shipping amid Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

<p>The reopening could ease regional tensions, but full trade normalization hinges on U.S. policy changes regarding the blockade.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-to-shipping-amid-israel-lebanon-ceasefire/">Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz to shipping amid Israel-Lebanon ceasefire</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Payward to Buy Bitnomial for Up to $550M, Gains U.S. Derivatives Stack

Payward will buy Bitnomial for up to $550M, gaining a fully licensed U.S. derivatives stack.Bitnomial adds CFTC licenses for exchange, clearing, and brokerage in one crypto-native stack.The deal extends Kraken’s derivatives push after EU growth, NinjaTrader, and Deutsche Boerse.Kraken parent Payward has agreed to acquire Bitnomial for up to $550 million in cash and stock, adding a fully licensed U.S. derivatives infrastructure. The deal gives the company exchange, clearing, and brokerage capabil

Exodus Unlocks Native XRPL & RLUSD Access for Millions

Key Takeaways:Exodus reinforces the ability of transferring and managing native XRP, allowing users to conduct seamless transactions right in their walletsThe partnership with Ripple will integrate RLUSD, expanding more utilitiesThis move reflects the increasing demand for self-custody and deeper access ability to XRP Ledger ecosystemA major upgrade is rolling out to one of crypto’s most widely used wallets. Exodus is pushing deeper into the XRP ecosystem, aiming to simplify how users hold, send

5 Sports Betting Platforms Compared in 2026: Spartans, Gamdom, Duel, FanDuel and Betway

Sports betting platforms in 2026 operate in a highly competitive environment, differences between platform features and offerings have become more noticeable. Some platforms offer more than standard odds, including additional features and reward systems, they are building ecosystems where additional features may affect user experience and engagement. From a beta-stage platform already ranking 14th globally to established giants posting billions in annual revenue, there are multiple platform opti