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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

US military blockade raises risks in Strait of Hormuz, impacting ship transits

<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/us-military-blockade-raises-risks-in-strait-of-hormuz-impacting-ship-transits/">US military blockade raises risks in Strait of Hormuz, impacting ship transits</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump credited with brokering Iran-Israel ceasefire, meeting odds unchanged

<p>The ceasefire may open diplomatic avenues, but skepticism persists about long-term peace, reflecting in unchanged meeting odds and market caution.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-credited-with-brokering-iran-israel-ceasefire-meeting-odds-unchanged/">Trump credited with brokering Iran-Israel ceasefire, meeting odds unchanged</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Kevin Warsh’s Bitcoin holdings disclosed ahead of Fed chair confirmation hearing

<p>Warsh's pro-crypto stance may influence future Fed policies, impacting crypto regulation and market dynamics if confirmed as Chair.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/kevin-warshs-bitcoin-holdings-disclosed-ahead-of-fed-chair-confirmation-hearing/">Kevin Warsh&#8217;s Bitcoin holdings disclosed ahead of Fed chair confirmation hearing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US, Israel plan large-scale bombing campaign against Iran next week: Col. MacGregor

<p>Escalating tensions could hinder diplomatic efforts, destabilize regional markets, and reduce the likelihood of peaceful resolutions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-israel-plan-large-scale-bombing-campaign-against-iran-next-week-col-macgregor/">US, Israel plan large-scale bombing campaign against Iran next week: Col. MacGregor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Strategy boosts Bitcoin holdings to 780,897 BTC after STRC trading surge

<p>The surge in Bitcoin holdings could bolster market confidence, potentially stabilizing prices and influencing future investment strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/strategy-boosts-bitcoin-holdings-to-780897-btc-after-strc-trading-surge/">Strategy boosts Bitcoin holdings to 780,897 BTC after STRC trading surge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US House vote preserves presidential authority for Iran military strikes

<p>The House vote's outcome may hinder diplomatic progress with Iran, maintaining executive military flexibility and a tense status quo.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-house-vote-preserves-presidential-authority-for-iran-military-strikes/">US House vote preserves presidential authority for Iran military strikes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran calls US sanctions ‘economic terrorism’ amid stalled nuclear talks

<p>The escalating tensions and stalled talks may hinder diplomatic resolutions, impacting global markets and geopolitical stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-calls-us-sanctions-economic-terrorism-amid-stalled-nuclear-talks/">Iran calls US sanctions &#8216;economic terrorism&#8217; amid stalled nuclear talks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Ethereum leads tokenized stock liquidity, Solana tops market cap at $874M

<p>Ethereum's liquidity dominance and Solana's market cap growth highlight evolving blockchain roles, impacting future asset distribution strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ethereum-leads-tokenized-stock-liquidity-solana-tops-market-cap-at-874m/">Ethereum leads tokenized stock liquidity, Solana tops market cap at $874M</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Schwab to offer spot crypto trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum with 75 bps fee

<p>Schwab's crypto trading could significantly boost retail crypto adoption, impacting market dynamics and potentially increasing asset demand.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/schwab-to-offer-spot-crypto-trading-for-bitcoin-ethereum-with-75-bps-fee/">Schwab to offer spot crypto trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum with 75 bps fee</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump invites Netanyahu, Aoun to White House after Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

<p>The White House talks could pave the way for broader Middle East diplomacy, potentially reducing regional tensions and influencing U.S. foreign policy.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-invites-netanyahu-aoun-to-white-house-after-israel-lebanon-ceasefire/">Trump invites Netanyahu, Aoun to White House after Israel-Lebanon ceasefire</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Tops $100 Million in Six Days

Morgan Stanley’s spot bitcoin ETF has attracted over $100 million in inflows within six trading days. The strong debut highlights continued investor demand for low-cost crypto exposure. Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley’s MSBT drew $103 million in 6 days since Aug. 8, showing strong ETF demand. MSBT’s 0.14% fee undercuts rivals like Wisdomtree, intensifying bitcoin ETF [&#8230;]

SocGen’s $USDCV Hits MetaMask, Unlocking Millions of Users for Regulated Stablecoins

Key Takeaways:Societe Generale-FORGE collaborates with Consensys to make its USDCV stablecoin accessible in MetaMask The MiCA-compliant stablecoin will provide millions of users with access to a bank-issued digital dollar Things that can be integrated include: trading, DeFi access, fiat on/off ramps, and gas payments in the wallet One of the largest European banks is taking further steps into crypto infrastructure. This time, it’s targeting one of the largest gateways to Web3 users globally.SocG

Instant Crypto Exchange CCE.Cash Enables Fast Cross Chain Swaps With Low Fees

This sponsored press release was provided by CCE.Cash and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. April 15, 2026 – The instant crypto exchange model is rapidly gaining traction as demand increases for faster and more efficient digital asset transactions. CCE.Cash is [&#8230;]

Charles Schwab Brings Spot Crypto Trading to Millions of US Brokerage Clients

Charles Schwab is rolling out direct bitcoin and ethereum trading to retail clients through a new offering called Schwab Crypto, priced at 75 basis points per trade. Key Takeaways: Charles Schwab launches Schwab Crypto with bitcoin and ethereum trading at 75 basis points per trade. Paxos, an OCC-regulated provider, handles sub-custody and execution for Schwab’s [&#8230;]

Bittensor Price Drops Below $240 as Investor Confidence Drops

Bittensor&#8217;s TAO has dropped by almost 4% today, April 16, 2026.Covenant AI&#8217;s exit triggered the downfall.The price of the token has come down to $240 from a level of $350 in the past month.Bittensor’s native token TAO is currently experiencing a downfall of almost 4% and the price of the token is hovering around the $240 mark. The price dropped down from $350 to $240 amid governance concerns, panic selling, and weakening market confidence. The token is underperforming when compared t

Report: China Yuan Stablecoin Could Arrive in 3 to 5 Years, Circle CEO Says

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire told Reuters on Thursday that a yuan-backed stablecoin represents a “tremendous opportunity” for China as currency competition shifts onto blockchain infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicted China could launch a yuan-backed stablecoin within 3 to 5 years. USDC grew 72% year-on-year to $75.3 billion by end-2025, boosted by U.S.-Iran [&#8230;]

Stablecoin Settlement Compared With SWIFT in Cross-Border Trade

Global cross-border transactions in 2025 generated over $2.5 trillion in revenue from $2.0 quadrillion in value flows across 3.6 trillion transactions, according to the 2025 McKinsey Global Payments Report. Cross-border transactions play an important role in international trade, and businesses often explore more efficient payment systems. Currently, SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is widely used for cross-border transactions. Traditional cross-border payment s

Bitcoin Tests $75,000 as Whales Accumulate 270,000 BTC

Bitcoin’s climb toward $75,000 is meeting rising sell pressure despite steady institutional demand. Whale accumulation and shrinking exchange reserves are tightening supply dynamics. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin tests $75,000 with $200 million to $450 million daily ETF inflows, but rising sell pressure attempts to cap gains. Whales added 270,000 BTC in 30 days, yet 11,000 BTC/hour [&#8230;]

BNB Price Targets $700 After 35th Quarterly Burn Boost  

BNB price gives a decisive breakout from the resistance trendline of six months correction from falling wedge pattern.A total of 1,569,307.34 BNB tokens were permanently removed from circulation during the 35th quarterly burn on April 15th.The downsloping slopes of 50-100-and-200-day EMA slope could act as dynamic resistance against recovery attempt from BNB price.BNB, the native token of the BNB Chain, is up 0.72% in the last 24-hours to currently trade at $621 mark. The coin price gained its i