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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

UAE asserts OPEC exit was sovereign strategic decision, not political move

<p>The UAE's OPEC exit underscores a shift towards national energy autonomy, potentially weakening OPEC's market influence and cohesion.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/uae-opec-exit-sovereign-decision/">UAE asserts OPEC exit was sovereign strategic decision, not political move</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Drake Drops 43 Songs and Calls Himself a ‘BTC Crypto Big-Timer’ on New Track ‘Dust’

Rap star and hip-hop veteran Drake dropped three surprise solo albums on May 15, 2026, totaling 43 tracks, and buried the crypto world’s most talked-about verse inside a single boastful cut called “Dust.” Drake Releases Triple Album in May 2026 and Plants Bitcoin, FTX Shoutout on Iceman Cut The three projects, “Iceman,” “Habibti,” and “Maid [&#8230;]

Rising yields threaten to derail tech and AI stock rally

<p>Rising yields could destabilize tech and AI stocks, potentially triggering broader market corrections and impacting risk asset sentiment globally.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/rising-yields-threaten-tech-ai-rally/">Rising yields threaten to derail tech and AI stock rally</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump concludes summit in China, achieving stability but no progress

<p>The summit's lack of progress underscores persistent US-China tensions, with potential market volatility hinging on future trade truce renewals.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-china-summit-stability-no-progress/">Trump concludes summit in China, achieving stability but no progress</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Corporate Ethereum reserves reach $16B as companies stockpile 7.3M ETH

<p>Corporate Ethereum accumulation signals a shift towards digital assets as strategic reserves, potentially tightening supply and boosting demand.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/corporate-ethereum-reserves-16-billion/">Corporate Ethereum reserves reach $16B as companies stockpile 7.3M ETH</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Hezbollah drone strike on Israeli tank signals escalating conflict

<p>Hezbollah's actions heighten regional instability, reducing prospects for peace and complicating diplomatic efforts for conflict resolution.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/hezbollah-drone-strike-on-israeli-tank-signals-escalating-conflict/">Hezbollah drone strike on Israeli tank signals escalating conflict</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin ETF flows reverse as US funds shed $1B amid inflation fears

US-listed Bitcoin ETF flows have suffered their most severe weekly capital flight since the end of January, with investors pulling exactly $1 billion from the products.The primary catalyst for the sudden institutional risk aversion appears to be the shifting US economic backdrop.CryptoSlate's data show that rising inflation concerns, alongside steep ETF outflows, led Bitcoin's price to fall around 3% over the past week to $78,074 as of press time.US Bitcoin ETF flows register largest weekly outf

Virtuals Protocol introduces EconomyOS for managing AI agents’ inboxes and commerce functions

<p>EconomyOS empowers AI agents to autonomously engage in commerce, bridging Web2 and Web3, potentially transforming digital economies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/virtuals-protocol-economyos-ai-agents-inbox/">Virtuals Protocol introduces EconomyOS for managing AI agents&#8217; inboxes and commerce functions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Roundhill Memory ETF attracts $200M in retail cash in record time amid AI trade surge

<p>The rapid retail investment in DRAM highlights growing confidence in AI-driven memory demand but poses risks due to market cyclicality and concentration.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/roundhill-memory-etf-dram-retail-investors-ai/">Roundhill Memory ETF attracts $200M in retail cash in record time amid AI trade surge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin Slides to $77,614 as US and Israel Weigh New Strikes on Iran

Bitcoin fell below $78,000 (hitting a session low of $77,614), a drop that erased its monthly gains and shaved over $40 billion off its market cap. Bitcoin Slips Below $78,000 as Geopolitical Tensions Rise Bitcoin dipped below $78,000 Saturday morning amid fears that the U.S. and Israel are about to resume bombing Iranian facilities. Bitstamp [&#8230;]

CLARITY Act clears Senate Banking Committee with bipartisan support

<p>The CLARITY Act's progress signals a pivotal shift towards clearer crypto regulation, potentially enhancing market stability and investor confidence.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/clarity-act-senate-banking-committee/">CLARITY Act clears Senate Banking Committee with bipartisan support</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

KelpDAO hack highlights DeFi’s shift from coding flaws to operational risks

<p>The KelpDAO hack underscores the need for DeFi to prioritize operational security and decentralized verification to mitigate systemic risks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/kelpdao-hack-defi-operational-risks/">KelpDAO hack highlights DeFi&#8217;s shift from coding flaws to operational risks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US Army helicopter monitors ships amid Strait of Hormuz blockade enforcement

<p>Heightened enforcement in the Strait of Hormuz exacerbates regional tensions, disrupts global shipping, and complicates diplomatic resolutions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-army-helicopter-monitors-ships-amid-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-enforcement/">US Army helicopter monitors ships amid Strait of Hormuz blockade enforcement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Arthur Hayes Tells CME and ICE Off as HYPE Drops Nearly 9% After Lobbying Push

Legacy exchange operators CME Group and ICE are reportedly lobbying U.S. authorities to force federal oversight onto Hyperliquid. The crypto community and the Hyperliquid Policy Center fiercely rejected the claims, arguing that public blockchain ledgers offer total transparency. Legacy Exchanges Raise National Security Alarms In what is shaping up to be a clash between traditional [&#8230;]

Hana Bank Buys 6.55% of Upbit Parent Dunamu in $670M Crypto Push

Hana Bank has acquired a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit. The deal marks one of the clearest signs yet that major Korean banks are moving deeper into digital assets. Kakao Sells $670M Dunamu Stake to Hana Bank Hana Bank has agreed to acquire a significant stake in [&#8230;]

Markets are moving toward a new global financial crisis. These are the tripwires that would confirm it

A new global financial crisis is not confirmed, but the path toward one is now visible enough to map.The sequence starts with debt and oil before it reaches credit. Long-end sovereign yields and Brent crude are already close enough to stress levels to make the policy squeeze urgent.To close out the week, the US 30-year Treasury yield was near 5.109%, the UK 30-year gilt was near 5.857%, Brent was near $108.54, and the VIX was near 18.53.Those numbers point to a market moving toward the part of t

MiCA Decoded: Thinking a CASP License Covers Payments, Perps or Futures is a Major Mistake

Most founders pursuing a MiCA license assume they are solving their EU regulatory problem. They are solving part of it. The rest depends on which services they actually offer. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises [&#8230;]

Strategy has put Bitcoin sales on the table for repurchases – but will it affect BTC price?

Strategy agreed on May 15 to repurchase roughly $1.5 billion principal of its 2029 convertible notes for an estimated $1.38 billion in cash.The firm told investors in its Form 8-K that it may fund the repurchase with available cash reserves, ATM sale proceeds, and/or Bitcoin sale proceeds. Strategy expects to cancel the repurchased notes, leaving about $1.5 billion of 2029 notes outstanding.The filing adds a new role to Bitcoin on Strategy's balance sheet as a named funding option for near-term

Bit Digital Posts $146M Q1 Loss as Ethereum Treasury Tops 155,000 ETH

Bit Digital reported a $146.7 million quarterly loss as lower ether prices weighed on its balance sheet, while the company continued expanding its ethereum treasury and AI infrastructure strategy. The firm now holds more than 155,000 ETH and is increasingly shifting away from bitcoin mining. Bit Digital Expands ETH Treasury to $327M, Staking Income Declines [&#8230;]