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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

SEC Rule Change Sparks Renewed Surge in Meme Stock Trading

Retail investors have returned to speculative trading inApril, driven by a broader rally in risk assets and a regulatory change thatremoves a key barrier to active trading. According to CNBC, he shift has already triggered sharpprice movements in several stocks, highlighting renewed volatility across memetrades.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)SEC Rule Change Opens AccessThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved aproposal by FINRA to

Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem Is Really a Governance Crisis in Disguise: UTXO 

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin’s Quantum Problem Is Really a Governance Crisis in Disguise: UTXO Bitcoin developers have a solution to quantum computing threats. The harder question is whether the network can agree on one in time. The quantum computing threat to Bitcoin is not primarily a technical problem — it is a political one. Those are the central arguments of a new commentary published by Guillaume Girard, a venture associate at UTXO Management, the Bitcoin-focused investment firm and

Pierre Andurand’s oil fund plunges 52% amid market volatility

<p>Market volatility highlights the risks of speculative trading, emphasizing the need for cautious investment strategies amid geopolitical tensions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/pierre-andurands-oil-fund-plunges-52-amid-market-volatility/">Pierre Andurand&#8217;s oil fund plunges 52% amid market volatility</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Explosions over Tehran disrupt ceasefire with Israeli-designed drones

<p>The disruption heightens regional tensions, potentially destabilizing Iran's regime and increasing the likelihood of military escalation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/explosions-over-tehran-disrupt-ceasefire-with-israeli-designed-drones/">Explosions over Tehran disrupt ceasefire with Israeli-designed drones</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Pakistan LNG seeks spot cargoes amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions

<p>Pakistan's LNG tender highlights the vulnerability of global energy supply chains to geopolitical tensions, impacting market stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/pakistan-lng-seeks-spot-cargoes-amid-strait-of-hormuz-disruptions/">Pakistan LNG seeks spot cargoes amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump’s social media deters Iran from US peace talks, April 30 deal unlikely

<p>Trump's social media approach risks prolonging US-Iran tensions, complicating diplomatic efforts and reducing chances for timely peace deals.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trumps-social-media-deters-iran-from-us-peace-talks-april-30-deal-unlikely/">Trump&#8217;s social media deters Iran from US peace talks, April 30 deal unlikely</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

UK military action against Iran by April 30 seen as unlikely

<p>The low probability of UK military action against Iran suggests stability, but any diplomatic shifts could alter geopolitical dynamics significantly.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/uk-military-action-against-iran-by-april-30-seen-as-unlikely/">UK military action against Iran by April 30 seen as unlikely</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

OpenAI releases GPT-5.5, Polymarket contracts certainty

<p>The release solidifies market predictions, eliminating speculative gains, but future AI developments may shift related prediction markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/openai-releases-gpt-55-polymarket-contracts-certainty/">OpenAI releases GPT-5.5, Polymarket contracts certainty</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Strait of Hormuz closure poses largest energy security threat: IEA

<p>The closure highlights vulnerabilities in global energy supply chains, prompting potential geopolitical shifts and market volatility.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/strait-of-hormuz-closure-poses-largest-energy-security-threat-iea/">Strait of Hormuz closure poses largest energy security threat: IEA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Beyond the Breach: Why rsETH’s Depegging Demands a New Standard for Bridge Security

Following a breach by suspected North Korea-backed hackers, KelpDAO’s liquid restaked token, rsETH, depegged from ether. Flare CPO Filip Koprivec argues that the rsETH incident proves bridge security must be treated as a core component of collateral risk management. Key Takeaways: rsETH depegged to $1,723 on April 23 after KelpDAO suffered a breach by suspected [&#8230;]

Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ as USS Bush arrives near Iran

<p>Heightened tensions could destabilize the region, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations, while increasing the risk of conflict.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-warns-clock-is-ticking-as-uss-bush-arrives-near-iran/">Trump warns &#8216;clock is ticking&#8217; as USS Bush arrives near Iran</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US orders 4,300 JASSM-ER missiles amid ongoing Iran operations

<p>The missile order underscores a significant US military commitment, potentially heightening geopolitical tensions and impacting market perceptions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-orders-4300-jassm-er-missiles-amid-ongoing-iran-operations/">US orders 4,300 JASSM-ER missiles amid ongoing Iran operations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Lummis: Bipartisan, presidential support for CLARITY Act boosts crypto legislation

<p>Bipartisan and presidential support for the CLARITY Act could significantly enhance regulatory certainty, impacting crypto market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/lummis-bipartisan-presidential-support-for-clarity-act-boosts-crypto-legislation/">Lummis: Bipartisan, presidential support for CLARITY Act boosts crypto legislation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

BridgeTower Taps Chainlink to Tokenize $11B+ in DOM X Securities

BridgeTower launched live DOM X tokenized securities tied to Arizona assets worth over $11B.Chainlink powers CCIP, Proof of Reserve, NAVLink, and CRE for compliance and settlement.The platform embeds KYC, KYB, AML, plus fiat and stablecoin rails for institutions.BridgeTower has taken a large natural resource asset into live tokenized infrastructure, announcing a deployment tied to more than $11 billion in DOM X securities. The rollout covers the DOM X Arizona copper-gold project and uses the ful

Bitcoin ETFs Add $336 Million as Ether Extends 10-Day Streak

Bitcoin extended its inflow streak with significant volume and a $336 million inflow, while ether’s inflow run hit its 10th day. XRP edged higher, and solana saw no inflows for the second day in a row. Key Takeaways Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) added $335.8 million on April 22, led by Blackrock IBIT, extending a 7-day [&#8230;]

UMXM is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that UMXM is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingUMXM trading is live as of April 23, 2026.To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.&nbsp;Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost.Trade UMXM on KrakenHere’s some more information about this asset:Manadia (UMXM)Manadia (UMXM) is a trust-minimized infrastructure for

Cardano development teams wants almost $50 million for Bitcoin DeFi and Vision 2030

Input Output Global, the primary software laboratory behind the Cardano blockchain, has halved its annual treasury funding request, asking the network’s decentralized governance body for $46.8 million to finance its 2026 operations.The pullback marks a deliberate transition away from single-entity dominance, pivoting the ecosystem toward a future where specialized third-party firms shoulder a larger share of engineering duties.The nine-part funding slate, down sharply from the $97.5 million appr

REPPO is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that REPPO is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingREPPO trading is live as of April 23, 2026.To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.&nbsp;Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost.Trade REPPO on KrakenHere’s some more information about this asset:Reppo (REPPO)Reppo (REPPO)is a decentralized protocol that uses p

Uniswap Price Drops 5% as it Risks Breaking $3.22 Support

On Thursday, Uniswap (UNI) price plunged by around 5%, falling from $3.54 to $3.24, with a market capitalization of $2.06 billion. The drop in Uniswap (UNI) followed the Kelp DAO hack, which hit the entire DeFi sector, as users pulled out their money.Despite the drop, Uniswap is continuously expanding its ecosystem through new collaborations.On April 23, Uniswap (UNI) faced downward pressure after dropping by around 5% on the daily chart, sparking fear in the DeFi community as the protocol faces