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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

NFL’s Billion-Dollar Sportsbook Partnerships Expire With No Replacement as League Faces Microbetting Lawsuit

The National Football League (NFL) entered April without a single official sportsbook partner for the first time since 2021, as its trio of existing deals with Fanuel, Draftkings, and Caesars each expired at midnight on March 31 without renewal. The lapse coincides with a period when the league is facing scrutiny over in-game betting practices. […]

Ceasefire odds drop to 1.8% as Iran continues missile attacks on Israel

<p>The prolonged conflict and low ceasefire odds suggest escalating regional instability and potential for broader geopolitical tensions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ceasefire-odds-drop-to-18-as-iran-continues-missile-attacks-on-israel/">Ceasefire odds drop to 1.8% as Iran continues missile attacks on Israel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Ceasefire odds plummet amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and military escalation: FT

<p>The escalating US-Iran tensions and military actions suggest prolonged instability, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ceasefire-odds-plummet-amid-ongoing-us-iran-tensions-and-military-escalation-ft/">Ceasefire odds plummet amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and military escalation: FT</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump weighs sending US special forces to Iran as April 30 odds rise to 66%

<p>Potential US ground operations in Iran could escalate conflict dynamics, impacting geopolitical stability and market speculation significantly.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-weighs-sending-us-special-forces-to-iran-as-april-30-odds-rise-to-66/">Trump weighs sending US special forces to Iran as April 30 odds rise to 66%</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump weighs sending US special forces to seize Iran’s uranium stockpiles

<p>Potential US special forces deployment in Iran could escalate tensions, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations significantly.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-weighs-sending-us-special-forces-to-seize-irans-uranium-stockpiles/">Trump weighs sending US special forces to seize Iran&#8217;s uranium stockpiles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

REAL and Redstone Collaborate to Enhance Data Integrity for Tokenized Assets

REAL has partnered with Redstone to strengthen its ecosystem’s data and transparency layer. The collaboration also integrates risk intelligence from Credora, supporting standardized risk assessments for issuers and participants. Strategic Integration for Institutional Growth Blockchain infrastructure firm REAL has partnered with Redstone to reinforce the data and transparency layer of its ecosystem. The collaboration will [&#8230;]

Iran lists Gulf bridge targets after coalition strike, US ceasefire odds plummet

<p>The escalation reduces diplomatic prospects, impacting market confidence and highlighting the need for strategic peace interventions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-lists-gulf-bridge-targets-after-coalition-strike-us-ceasefire-odds-plummet/">Iran lists Gulf bridge targets after coalition strike, US ceasefire odds plummet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran reveals Gulf bridge targets as US-Iran ceasefire odds plummet to 2%

<p>Increased tensions and military posturing could lead to further instability in the Gulf region, impacting global economic and security dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-reveals-gulf-bridge-targets-as-us-iran-ceasefire-odds-plummet-to-2/">Iran reveals Gulf bridge targets as US-Iran ceasefire odds plummet to 2%</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US forces’ odds of entering Iran by April 30 rise to 66% after Isfahan strike

<p>Rising odds of U.S. forces entering Iran signal heightened geopolitical tensions and potential for increased military conflict in the region.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-forces-odds-of-entering-iran-by-april-30-rise-to-66-after-isfahan-strike/">US forces&#8217; odds of entering Iran by April 30 rise to 66% after Isfahan strike</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US forces’ odds of entering Iran by April 30 rise to 65.5% amid military buildup

<p>Increased military presence and market speculation suggest a potential shift in US-Iran relations, impacting geopolitical stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-forces-odds-of-entering-iran-by-april-30-rise-to-655-amid-military-buildup/">US forces&#8217; odds of entering Iran by April 30 rise to 65.5% amid military buildup</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US Attorney Connecticut Forfeits $600,000 in Tether Linked to Ledger Phishing Letter

Federal prosecutors in Connecticut recovered more than $600,000 in tether ( USDT) after tracing stolen cryptocurrency from a phishing scam that used a physical letter to deceive a hardware wallet user. Connecticut Crypto Phishing Victim to Recover Funds Local media reported that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut, working with the FBI’s [&#8230;]

Explosions near Revolutionary Guard base raise odds of regime fall to 14% by June 30

<p>The explosions highlight potential instability, but significant regime change remains speculative without further destabilizing events.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/explosions-near-revolutionary-guard-base-raise-odds-of-regime-fall-to-14-by/">Explosions near Revolutionary Guard base raise odds of regime fall to 14% by June 30</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Ripple Expands RLUSD Access in South Korea With Coinone Listing

Ripple expands RLUSD into South Korea, opening direct KRW access on a major exchange as its stablecoin strategy continues to expand across global regulated markets and gains traction with growing adoption and liquidity use cases. Ripple Opens Korean Market Access as RLUSD Debuts on Coinone Platform The expansion of RLUSD reflects Ripple’s continued push to [&#8230;]

Trump’s efforts to end Iran conflict see ceasefire odds drop to 23.5% by April 30

<p>Market skepticism highlights challenges in achieving a US-Iran ceasefire, but potential diplomatic breakthroughs could emerge by late May.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trumps-efforts-to-end-iran-conflict-see-ceasefire-odds-drop-to-235-by-april-30/">Trump&#8217;s efforts to end Iran conflict see ceasefire odds drop to 23.5% by April 30</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

How Real Is The Quantum Threat?

Bitcoin MagazineHow Real Is The Quantum Threat?A new panel has officially been announced to take place at Bitcoin 2026 titled &#8220;How Real Is The Quantum Threat?&#8221; The conversation will bring together five voices at the center of one of the most actively debated technical questions in Bitcoin today, and the lineup reflects the full range of perspectives the topic demands. The panel features: Hunter Beast, a senior protocol engineer for the Anduro sidechain platform incubated by MARA, is

Premier League’s Last Gambling Shirt Season: £140M and a UK Crackdown

The 2025/26 Premier League season will mark an end to a lucrative era where gambling brands appeared on the front of matchday shirts, ending a commercial relationship worth over £140 million per season as 11 of 20 clubs prepare to strip betting logos from their kits. The voluntary ban takes effect from the 2026/27 campaign. [&#8230;]

Iran claims downing of US jet, CENTCOM denies; tensions rise

<p>Market volatility reflects heightened geopolitical risks, with traders anticipating potential military escalation despite official denials.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-claims-downing-of-us-jet-centcom-denies-tensions-rise/">Iran claims downing of US jet, CENTCOM denies; tensions rise</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump’s $1.5T Defense Budget Push, Iran Warning Send Stocks, Gold, and Bitcoin Lower

Wall Street closed mostly lower on Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s national address vowing to hit Iran “extremely hard” reversed Wednesday’s brief optimism and pushed oil prices sharply higher. Oil Hits $111 a Barrel as Trump Speech Crushes April 1 De-escalation Rally Trump delivered the speech on Wednesday evening, warning Iran would be brought “back [&#8230;]

UN security council rejects force resolution; Iran to keep hormuz closed

<p>The rejection of the resolution exacerbates geopolitical tensions, increasing the likelihood of military escalation and market volatility.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/un-security-council-rejects-force-resolution-iran-to-keep-hormuz-closed/">UN security council rejects force resolution; Iran to keep hormuz closed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>