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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

FDIC Advances Stablecoin Oversight Framework Under GENIUS Act With New Prudential Rule Proposal

Bitcoin MagazineFDIC Advances Stablecoin Oversight Framework Under GENIUS Act With New Prudential Rule ProposalThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has advanced a new regulatory framework that begins to define how U.S. banks and their subsidiaries may issue and manage stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, marking a significant step in the federal oversight of dollar-pegged digital assets.In a proposed rule approved on April 7, the FDIC outlined requirements for “permitted payment stablec

Demand for Crypto Pay Surges, but Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

Bitcoin MagazineDemand for Crypto Pay Surges, but Payroll Systems Fall Behind: ResearchA growing share of workers are open to receiving part of their paycheck in crypto, even as most employers have yet to offer it. New survey data from Oobit shows a gap between employee demand and workplace adoption, pointing to a shift in how compensation could evolve.The study, based on responses from 1,004 full-time employees, found that 43% of workers are interested in receiving some portion of their pay in

Bitcoin clings to $68,000 as Trump’s final Iran deadline expires at 8 PM EST and oil screams higher

Bitcoin continued to hold near $68,000, a key long-term support level, this morning as traders waited for President Donald Trump’s latest deadline for Iran.The tension built after Trump said on Truth Social that “a whole civilization will die tonight” as his 8 P.M. Eastern deadline for a deal with Iran approached.The warning came alongside reports of strikes on Iranian oil infrastructure on Kharg Island, sharpening fears that the confrontation could move from deadline politics to a more disrupti

Paolo Ardoino Confirmed as a Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

Bitcoin MagazinePaolo Ardoino Confirmed as a Bitcoin 2026 SpeakerPaolo Ardoino has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026. As CEO of Tether (the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin) and CTO of Bitfinex, Ardoino sits at the center of two of the most influential companies in the Bitcoin ecosystem and arrives in Las Vegas with one of the most expansive views of where Bitcoin is headed. Ardoino graduated from the University of Genoa’s Computer Science program in 2008

American Crypto Fraud Topped $11 Billion in 2025, Shattering Records: FBI

Bitcoin MagazineAmerican Crypto Fraud Topped $11 Billion in 2025, Shattering Records: FBIThe FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center released its 2025 annual report earlier today, revealing that cryptocurrency-related fraud drained more than $11.3 billion from American victims last year — a figure that now accounts for more than half of all reported cybercrime losses nationwide.The report, covering data gathered from the FBI’s IC3 platform, logged a total of 1,008,597 complaints with $

Crypto Media Traffic Drops 33% While Stablecoins, Transfers, DEX Trading Increase

A new analysis by Outset Data of cryptomedia traffic and blockchain data suggests that news coverage does not reliablytrack activity in the digital asset economy. The findings challenge a widelyheld assumption that media attention reflects or predicts market behavior.SingaporeSummit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!).The study examined more than a decade ofcrypto headlines alongside price data and found no consistent relationship.Building on this, researchers an

Iran strengthens position in US-Israeli conflict as military escalation looms

<p>Iran's strengthened stance may lead to prolonged conflict, impacting regional stability and increasing the likelihood of US military involvement.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-strengthens-position-in-us-israeli-conflict-as-military-escalation-looms/">Iran strengthens position in US-Israeli conflict as military escalation looms</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Anthropic unveils Mythos cybersecurity model weeks after Claude Code leak exposed security lapse

<p>Anthropic launched Mythos and Project Glasswing days after a Claude Code leak exposed source files and caused a GitHub takedown mess.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/anthropic-claude-mythos-preview/">Anthropic unveils Mythos cybersecurity model weeks after Claude Code leak exposed security lapse</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

What will happen to USDC now Polymarket is launching its own stablecoin?

Polymarket’s plan to roll out its own collateral token sounds, at first glance, like the kind of move that should eat into Circle's USDC. A platform swaps out USDC.e, introduces Polymarket USD, and the obvious retail question follows almost immediately: Does that mean less demand for USDC?The short answer is no. Polymarket USD is being introduced as a token backed 1:1 by native USDC, while the platform is phasing out USDC.e, the bridged version of USDC it previously used on Polygon. The wrapper

Crypto Hedge Fund Split Capital Winds Down After 100% Returns; Ebtikar Moves to Plasma

Zaheer Ebtikar has shut down Split Capital, the crypto hedge fund he launched in January 2024, and joined stablecoin blockchain startup Plasma as Chief Strategy Officer. Key Takeaways: Zaheer Ebtikar shut down Split Capital after delivering over 100% net returns since its January 2024 launch. Ebtikar cited $100 billion in venture funding and spot ETFs [&#8230;]

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF set to begin trading tomorrow under MSBT

<p>Morgan Stanleys Bitcoin ETF is set to debut after SEC effectiveness cleared the way for MSBT to begin trading on NYSE Arca.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/morgan-stanley-bitcoin-etf-launch/">Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF set to begin trading tomorrow under MSBT</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Grayscale Warns Quantum Breakthrough Could Hit Faster Than Expected

Key Takeaways:The Grayscale recommends that crypto must move promptly since the development of quantum computing could hit its high gear a lot faster.New research lowers the estimated barrier to breaking encryption to around 1,200–1,450 qubits.Bitcoin’s biggest obstacle is community consensus, not engineering limitations, in a quantum shift.Quantum computing is no longer a distant risk for crypto. While no immediate threat exists, industry leaders warn the window to prepare may be shorter than e

Report: Meme Prediction Market App Giggles Raises $1.2M as Crypto Social Apps Compete for Gen Z

A 19-year-old Canadian entrepreneur has raised $1,234,567 in pre-seed funding for Giggles, a meme-driven prediction market app that lets users bet on whether short videos will go viral. Key Takeaways: Justin Jin, 19, raised exactly $1,234,567 from crypto VC 1kx for meme prediction market app Giggles on April 7, 2026. Giggles has 450,000 waitlist sign-ups, [&#8230;]

SOL Strategies buys Solana privacy startup Darklake as it expands beyond treasury operations

<p>SOL Strategies' acquisition of Darklake signifies a strategic shift towards enhancing privacy tech and expanding institutional infrastructure in Solana.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/solana-acquisition-sol-strategies-darklake/">SOL Strategies buys Solana privacy startup Darklake as it expands beyond treasury operations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

FBI Reports $11.37B in Crypto Scam Losses as US Fraud Hits Record High

Americans reported a record $11.37 billion in cryptocurrency-related losses to the FBI in 2025, marking the highest annual total on record. Key Takeaways: FBI IC3 logged $11.37B crypto losses in 2025, up 22% YoY across 181,565 complaints. Investment scams drove $7.2B losses, dominating IC3 data and targeting U.S. users via social apps. Chainalysis sees $17B [&#8230;]

Binance Introduces PRER Rule to Block Extreme Price Swings and Abnormal Trades Fast

Key Takeaways:Binance will introduce the Spot Price Range Execution Rule (PRER) from April 14The rule states that orders beyond a certain price range cannot be executed  The purpose of the rule is to prevent abnormal price fills under volatile market conditions  The following is an introduction to a new feature Binance will release to improve trading rules. PRER focuses on preventing the most significant challenge in crypto trading: orders being executed at unusually high or low prices due to ma

Houthi threat spikes US-Iran ceasefire odds as Bab el-Mandeb tensions rise

<p>Rising tensions at Bab el-Mandeb highlight the fragile geopolitical landscape, potentially impacting global trade and diplomatic relations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/houthi-threat-spikes-us-iran-ceasefire-odds-as-bab-el-mandeb-tensions-rise/">Houthi threat spikes US-Iran ceasefire odds as Bab el-Mandeb tensions rise</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Resident Evil Star Milla Jovovich Builds AI Memory Tool With Engineer Ben Sigman

Actress Milla Jovovich has co-created Mem-Palace, a free, open-source AI memory system that hit roughly 7,000 Github stars within days of its April 2026 release. Key Takeaways: Milla Jovovich co-created Mem-Palace, an open-source artificial intelligence (AI) memory tool that reached ~7,000 Github stars by April 7, 2026. Mem-Palace scored 96.6% on LongMemEval R@5, outperforming paid [&#8230;]

Bitcoin slips after Trump warns Iran’s civilization could be destroyed

<p>Geopolitical tensions heighten market volatility, impacting risk assets and complicating monetary policy expectations amid global uncertainty.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-market-volatility-trump-iran-whole-civilization-die-warning/">Bitcoin slips after Trump warns Iran&#8217;s civilization could be destroyed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>