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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

JPMorgan, Mastercard and Ripple complete cross-border XRP tokenized Treasury settlement

Ondo Finance said Ripple has redeemed OUSG on XRP Ledger and received a USD payout in Singapore through Mastercard and Kinexys by J.P. Morgan.The May 6 pilot tested whether a tokenized fund redemption on a public blockchain could trigger a bank-account payout across borders and banks, using a transaction path that Ondo said operated outside traditional banking windows.Ondo said the XRP Ledger leg processed in under five seconds. The cash leg stayed inside bank infrastructure, moving through Mast

Iran strikes tanker off Doha as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

<p>Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize regional security and impact global oil markets, increasing geopolitical risks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-strikes-tanker-off-doha-as-tensions-rise-in-strait-of-hormuz/">Iran strikes tanker off Doha as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Privacy Narrative Makes Comeback, Ton Jumps, Clarity Comes Into View, and More – Week in Review

Crypto markets saw a packed week across policy, majors, stablecoins, and privacy assets. Senate Banking reportedly moved closer to action on the CLARITY Act, with stablecoin rewards, ethics rules, and SEC/CFTC jurisdiction still in focus. TON rallied after Pavel Durov moved Telegram deeper into the network, while John Bollinger called a new bitcoin bull market [&#8230;]

Iran warns of transit difficulties in Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade tensions

<p>Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil supply, heightening geopolitical instability and impacting market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-warns-of-transit-difficulties-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-us-blockade-tensions/">Iran warns of transit difficulties in Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Gustavo Petro Warns Fossil-Fueled Crypto Mining Will Trigger ‘Climate Collapse’

Colombian President Gustavo Petro stressed that the future of bitcoin mining must be ecological, as countries with abundant green energy, including Paraguay and Venezuela, are attracting investments in the sector. He also warned about the consequences of using fossil fuels to power this activity. President Petro Highlights Venezuelan and Paraguayan Potential For Energy Mining Cryptocurrency [&#8230;]

US and Iran announce framework to ease tensions, reopen Strait of Hormuz

<p>The framework could stabilize regional geopolitics, potentially reducing oil market volatility and fostering renewed diplomatic engagements.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-and-iran-announce-framework-to-ease-tensions-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/">US and Iran announce framework to ease tensions, reopen Strait of Hormuz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran to control internet cables in Strait of Hormuz, raising geopolitical tensions

<p>Iran's control over internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global shipping and energy markets, heightening geopolitical risks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-to-control-internet-cables-in-strait-of-hormuz-raising-geopolitical/">Iran to control internet cables in Strait of Hormuz, raising geopolitical tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

90% of Peru’s $28 Billion Crypto Market Is Now Driven by Stablecoins

According to Binance’s Latam North General Manager, Daniel Acosta, stablecoins now account for up to 90% of the $28 billion in annual volumes transacted in the Peruvian crypto market. Acosta stressed that the driving use cases for stablecoins in Peru were cross-border payments and remittances. Stablecoins Dominate 90% of Peru’s Crypto Market Stablecoins have become [&#8230;]

Trump to visit China for summit with Xi on May 14-15 amid global tensions

<p>Trump's visit could ease economic tensions but risks remain in tech, Taiwan, and Iran, impacting global markets and geopolitical stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-to-visit-china-for-summit-with-xi-on-may-14-15-amid-global-tensions/">Trump to visit China for summit with Xi on May 14-15 amid global tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Alibaba integrates Qwen AI with Taobao to launch agentic shopping

<p>Alibaba's integration of Qwen AI with Taobao could redefine e-commerce by streamlining autonomous shopping, potentially reshaping consumer habits.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/alibaba-qwen-ai-taobao-agentic-shopping/">Alibaba integrates Qwen AI with Taobao to launch agentic shopping</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Fed Survey Shows AI Concerns Rising Across Markets, Credit and Jobs

The Federal Reserve’s latest Financial Stability Report shows artificial intelligence emerging as a growing financial-system concern, with 50% of surveyed market participants citing AI as a possible shock. Respondents tied the risk to valuations, leverage, labor conditions, and private credit. AI Moves Into the Fed’s Financial Stability Risk Debate The Federal Reserve released its latest [&#8230;]

Ripple’s RLUSD Grant Results Show How $25M Reached US Classrooms

Ripple’s $25 million education commitment reached classrooms nationwide, with most funding distributed in RLUSD through grants supporting more than 48,000 DonorsChoose projects. The first-year results highlighted stablecoin use in nonprofit funding, teacher support, and student education programs. Ripple’s RLUSD Grant Shows One-Year Stablecoin Impact Ripple published an insight on May 7 detailing how its $25 [&#8230;]

Putin offers to store Iran’s enriched uranium amid US-Iran tensions

<p>Russia's potential role as a mediator could ease US-Iran tensions, impacting geopolitical dynamics and nuclear non-proliferation efforts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/putin-offers-to-store-irans-enriched-uranium-amid-us-iran-tensions/">Putin offers to store Iran&#8217;s enriched uranium amid US-Iran tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Robert Kiyosaki Warns Millions of Boomers Could Be Jobless and Homeless This Year

Robert Kiyosaki warned baby boomers could face severe financial pressure as many aging workers leave employment. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author expects “millions” to be out of work and urged preparation through financial education and investments in gold, silver, bitcoin, and ethereum. Robert Kiyosaki Warns Boomers Face Financial Strain in 2026 Robert Kiyosaki renewed [&#8230;]

Investors seek signs of easing US-China tensions ahead of Trump-Xi talks

<p>The outcome of the Trump-Xi talks could significantly impact global markets, influencing investor confidence, supply chains, and geopolitical stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-china-tensions-trump-xi-summit/">Investors seek signs of easing US-China tensions ahead of Trump-Xi talks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump calls Comey ‘dirty cop’ in Truth Social post amid market uncertainty

<p>Trump's public confrontations may influence market perceptions, highlighting the impact of political rhetoric on prediction markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-calls-comey-dirty-cop-in-truth-social-post-amid-market-uncertainty/">Trump calls Comey &#8216;dirty cop&#8217; in Truth Social post amid market uncertainty</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

FBI dismantles decade-long insider trading ring, charges 30 in scheme spanning multiple countries

<p>The case highlights the need for enhanced compliance systems and international cooperation to prevent sophisticated financial crimes.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/fbi-insider-trading-scheme-30-charged/">FBI dismantles decade-long insider trading ring, charges 30 in scheme spanning multiple countries</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin Premium in South Korea Hits 2% for First Time Since Pre-War Market Shock

With bitcoin trading above the $80,000 threshold, bitcoin prices in South Korea have carried premiums approaching 2%, marking their highest level since late February. The move follows a choppy stretch since that period, during which both notable discounts and elevated premiums emerged across the past nine weeks. South Korea’s Kimchi Premium Returns as Bitcoin Climbs [&#8230;]

Senate panel considers CLARITY Act as banking groups propose stablecoin yield changes

<p>The CLARITY Act's yield restrictions could reshape stablecoin competition, impacting both traditional banks and emerging DeFi protocols.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/senate-clarity-act-stablecoin-yield-banking/">Senate panel considers CLARITY Act as banking groups propose stablecoin yield changes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>