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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

Senator Lummis warns US risks losing digital asset firms to Europe and China

<p>The US risks losing its competitive edge in digital assets, potentially ceding innovation and economic leadership to more proactive regions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/lummis-warns-us-losing-crypto-firms-europe-china/">Senator Lummis warns US risks losing digital asset firms to Europe and China</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump plans executive order giving government early access to advanced AI models

<p>The executive order could slow AI innovation, favor large firms, and impact US competitiveness, while raising questions about government oversight.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-executive-order-early-access-ai-models/">Trump plans executive order giving government early access to advanced AI models</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta reports rising business inflation expectations for third month

<p>Rising business inflation expectations suggest prolonged high interest rates, impacting risk assets and tightening financial conditions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/atlanta-fed-business-inflation-expectations-rising/">Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta reports rising business inflation expectations for third month</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

BitGo adds Lightning Network support to Crypto-as-a-Service offering

<p>BitGo's integration of Lightning Network support could accelerate institutional adoption of Bitcoin as a practical payment solution, enhancing its utility.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitgo-lightning-network-crypto-as-a-service/">BitGo adds Lightning Network support to Crypto-as-a-Service offering</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump warns of potential increased military action against Iran

<p>Trump's warning heightens geopolitical tensions, reducing prospects for diplomatic resolutions and increasing risks of military conflict.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-warns-of-potential-increased-military-action-against-iran/">Trump warns of potential increased military action against Iran</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

ETFs make up 26.6% of total market cap of tokenized stocks

<p>The rise of tokenized ETFs highlights a shift towards decentralized finance, potentially reshaping traditional market dynamics and investor behavior.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/etfs-tokenized-stocks-market-cap-share/">ETFs make up 26.6% of total market cap of tokenized stocks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Calamos uses Cboe Bitcoin options to create defined outcome ETFs with built-in downside protection

<p>Calamos' ETFs could reshape Bitcoin investing by offering traditional advisors a way to manage crypto volatility within risk frameworks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/calamos-cboe-bitcoin-options-defined-outcome-etfs/">Calamos uses Cboe Bitcoin options to create defined outcome ETFs with built-in downside protection</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Erdogan tells Trump that extending Iran ceasefire is positive, contested issues can be resolved

<p>Erdogan's mediation efforts could stabilize regional tensions, influencing global markets by reducing geopolitical risk and energy price volatility.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/erdogan-trump-iran-ceasefire-extension/">Erdogan tells Trump that extending Iran ceasefire is positive, contested issues can be resolved</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Donald Trump says US in final stages of negotiations with Iran

<p>The US-Iran negotiations' outcome could significantly impact global oil markets, geopolitical stability, and investor risk strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-us-iran-negotiations-final-stages/">Donald Trump says US in final stages of negotiations with Iran</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran nuclear test raises tensions, impacts US-Iran deal prospects

<p>The Iranian nuclear test exacerbates regional instability, complicating diplomatic efforts and increasing the risk of military conflict.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-nuclear-test-raises-tensions-impacts-us-iran-deal-prospects/">Iran nuclear test raises tensions, impacts US-Iran deal prospects</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin Adds $20B to Crypto Economy as Traders Defend $77,000 Support

Bitcoin experienced volatile, range-bound trading, repeatedly struggling to sustain a breakout above $77,000. After a midnight surge from $76,700 to $77,200, it hit an intraday high of $77,604 before stabilizing around $77,500. Bitcoin Volatility Tightens Near $77K Resistance Bitcoin endured another grueling stretch of range-bound consolidation, routinely failing to cement a definitive breakout above the [&#8230;]

Wintermute Launches Armitage as $10B Trading Network Expands Into DeFi Lending

Wintermute has introduced Armitage, a new DeFi vault curation platform designed to apply institutional-grade trading and risk management to decentralized lending markets. The first USDC-denominated vaults are already live on Morpho. Wintermute Deploys Active Lending on Morpho With New Vault Curator Crypto market maker Wintermute is expanding deeper into decentralized finance ( DeFi) with the [&#8230;]

CME is launching a VIX style fear trade to Bitcoin. Now comes the hard part

In traditional markets, the VIX gives traders a way to hedge or trade expected stock-market volatility rather than take a direct view on the S&P 500. CME Bitcoin volatility futures now give Bitcoin traders a regulated version of that idea: a way to bet on volatility without betting on Bitcoin’s price.The exchange plans to list Bitcoin Volatility futures to start trading on June 1, while a May 14 Commodity Futures Trading Commission product record lists the contract as Certified.That makes the la

Bitcoin at Risk as Capriole Warns 3.8% Inflation Has Historically Preceded 30% Market Crashes

Crypto investment firm Capriole Investments is sounding the alarm on elevated inflation, warning that every historical instance of inflation reaching current levels has been followed by an average market crash of 30% over the next one to 24 months. Historical Data Paints a Bleak Picture Capriole Investments highlighted a pattern that has held across decades [&#8230;]

Zcash Foundation Patches 2 Critical Zebra Flaws, Reports $817K in Q1 Spending

The Zcash Foundation closed the first quarter of 2026 with $36.7 million in net liquid assets and a clean bill of health from U.S. regulators, according to its Q1 2026 report released this week. Zcash Foundation Reports $36.7M Treasury, SEC Clears Investigation in Q1 2026 The report covers a three-month period that Executive Director Alex [&#8230;]

Ripple Prime Integrates with EDX Markets Following Hidden Road Acquisition

Ripple has integratedits prime brokerage platform, Ripple Prime, with the spot and derivativesvenues operated by EDX Markets and EDXM International. The integration expandsinstitutional access to digital asset liquidity across spot and perpetual futuresmarkets through a unified prime brokerage framework.The development follows Ripple’s$1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road in April last year. The deal gaveRipple ownership of a global, multi-asset prime brokerage business andpositioned it among

How Exposed Is Bitcoin to Quantum Computing Risk?

Almost one-third of all mined Bitcoin now has publicly visible keys on-chain, which means that exposure can be measured if quantum computers are able to break current cryptography.Approximately 6.04 million BTC are in the “exposed” category, and almost 13.99 million BTC are “protected” as their public keys are still hidden.Bitcoin&#8217;s exposure to quantum is dynamic, and varies significantly based on how large custodians address quantum wallet hygiene before quantum technology becomes mature.

Twenty One Capital Ownership Shifts as Tether Buys Out Softbank’s XXI Position

Tether International has acquired Softbank’s equity stake in Twenty One Capital, the NYSE-listed bitcoin treasury company holding approximately 43,514 BTC, giving the stablecoin issuer greater control over one of the largest publicly traded bitcoin accumulation vehicles in the world. Ardoino Says XXI Enters Next Chapter as Tether Absorbs Softbank’s Stake The deal, announced on May [&#8230;]

Crypto Volatility Indicator: ATR, Bollinger Bands, CVI & DVOL

Most beginners look at a crypto chart and see chaos. Volatility indicators exist to turn that chaos into something readable. In this guide, we walk through each major tool (ATR, Bollinger Bands, Keltner Channels, CVI, DVOL, and more) and show you precisely how they work, what they measure, and how to start using them even if you&#8217;re just getting started.What Is a Crypto Volatility Indicator?A crypto volatility indicator is a tool that measures how much price moves in the cryptocurrency mark