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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

Cyprus Is the EU’s CFD Broker Hub, and Its Youth Are the Bloc’s Most Online

Cyprus has once again emerged as Europe’s most digitallyengaged nation among young people. According to new EU data for 2025, almostevery Cypriot aged 16 to 29 used social media last year, underscoring theisland’s position as one of the bloc’s most connected societies.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)Cyprus Tops EU Youth Social Media UseOfficial European statistics show that 98.3% of youngCypriots accessed social networks in 2025, the highest s

Bittensor sheds $900 million in market value as key AI developer exits amid in-fighting

A high-profile departure from Bittensor has triggered a steep sell-off in the decentralized artificial intelligence network, wiping out nearly $900 million from its market capitalization in a matter of hours as internal disputes spill into public view.On April 10, Covenant AI, the development team behind one of the network’s largest subnets, announced that it is abandoning the Bittensor ecosystem.The exit of the developer who built a groundbreaking 72-billion-parameter AI model sent shockwaves t

Standard Chartered’s joint venture, HSBC Hong Kong first to secure HKMA stablecoin issuer licences

<p>Hong Kong's stablecoin licensing fosters innovation in digital finance, enhancing cross-border transactions while ensuring regulatory oversight.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/standard-chartered-venture-hsbc-hong-kong-first-secure-hkma-stablecoin-issuer-licences/">Standard Chartered&#8217;s joint venture, HSBC Hong Kong first to secure HKMA stablecoin issuer licences</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Japan Moves to Classify Bitcoin and Crypto as Financial Instruments Under New Bill

Bitcoin MagazineJapan Moves to Classify Bitcoin and Crypto as Financial Instruments Under New BillJapan has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its digital asset framework after its cabinet approved a draft amendment that would classify cryptocurrencies as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA).The proposal marks a shift from Japan’s current approach, which treats crypto primarily as a payment method under the Payment Services Act. By bringing digital asset

March US Inflation Rises 0.9% to 3.3% Led by Energy Prices

The U.S. CPI rose 3.3% in March, with the energy index, specifically gasoline prices, leading the charge and rising 21.2%. While the rise was less than expected, it underscores the challenges of reining in energy prices in the current geopolitical situation. Key Takeaways: Driven by 21.2% higher gas prices, March’s 0.9% CPI rise marks a [&#8230;]

US inflation soars to 3.3% in largest jump since 2021 – so why did Bitcoin barely move?

March inflation has delivered a split result with one immediate consequence. US consumer prices accelerated hard enough to keep the Federal Reserve boxed in, while the softer core reading kept the next month alive as the real test.That tension reaches well beyond macro calendars. Bitcoin has spent much of 2026 trading through rates, liquidity, and the price of money. When inflation jumps because fuel prices rise, the chain reaction runs from the pump to bond yields to risk appetite, and then int

Hong Kong Opens Stablecoin Market with First Approvals for HSBC and Anchorpoint

Hong Kong has issued its first stablecoin issuer licenses under a newregulatory framework overseen by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.SingaporeSummit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!).The regulator announced the initial batch of approvals on Friday (today).It said this marks the first licenses issued under its stablecoin regime. Twoentities were approved. They are Anchorpoint Financial and HSBC.HSBC,Anchorpoint Get First LicensesAnchorpoint Financial is a join

New Bitcoin ETF Launches After-Dark Strategy to Capture Overnight Market Surges

An after-dark bitcoin ETF is making a bold push to capture overnight gains, as XFUNDS by Nicholas Wealth deploys a high-stakes timing strategy in a fiercely competitive crypto investment arena. Key Takeaways: A new bitcoin ETF, NGHT, targets after-dark trading windows to isolate differentiated overnight return patterns. Morgan Stanley MSBT’s 0.14% fee and continuous exposure [&#8230;]

March CPI inflation rises to 3.3% as energy shock offsets core stability

<p>Rising energy costs amid geopolitical tensions may hinder economic recovery, complicating monetary policy and impacting consumer spending.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/cpi-inflation-report-march-2026-rises-energy-shock-offsets-core-stability/">March CPI inflation rises to 3.3% as energy shock offsets core stability</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin miner fees are close to zero as cost to mine nears $80,000 with difficulty about to drop 5%

Bitcoin mining is still running on the subsidy, not demand.That is the more useful place to start as we head into the next Bitcoin difficulty adjustment window, which CoinWarz now estimates for April 18, 2026, with difficulty projected to fall from 138.97 trillion to 132.14 trillion, a decline of 4.91%.The schedule matters less than the structure underneath it. YCharts, using Blockchain.com data, showed daily Bitcoin transaction fees at 2.443 BTC on April 8, down 69% from a year earlier.With the

ASI Alliance and Matterhorn launch vibecoding with built-in safety for blockchain apps

<p>The collaboration could democratize dApp development, enhancing security and accessibility, potentially accelerating blockchain technology adoption.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/asi-alliance-matterhorn-safe-blockchain-coding-vibecoding-initiative/">ASI Alliance and Matterhorn launch vibecoding with built-in safety for blockchain apps</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Securitize Integrates With TRON to Bring Tokenized Real-World Assets to One of the World’s Largest Blockchains

This sponsored press release was provided by TRON and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva &#038; Miami – [April 10, 2026] — Securitize (which has announced a proposed business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPT)), the world’s [&#8230;]

BONZO is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that BONZO is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingBONZO trading is live as of April 8, 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 BONZO on KrakenHere’s some more information about this asset:Bonzo Finance (BONZO)Bonzo Finance (BONZO) is an open source, non-

TAO Plummets 25% as Bittensor Co-Founder Accused of Using Token Sales to Coerce Compliance

Bittensor’s native token, TAO, plunged 25% in six hours, dropping from $337 to $253. The crash wiped out over $650 million in market capitalization and triggered $9.1 million in long liquidations. Key Takeaways: Covenant AI left Bittensor on April 8, alleging co-founder Jacob Steeves maintains centralized control. TAO plummeted 25% to $253, wiping $650 million [&#8230;]

QUAI is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that QUAI is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingQUAI trading is live as of April 9, 2026.To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost.Trade QUAI on KrakenHere’s some more information about this asset:Quai Network (QUAI)Quai Network (QUAI) is the first energy-based monetary

Inside the Prediction Markets: Who Controls the Trade

Prediction markets have become a jurisdictional fight.Federal regulators and U.S. states are now openly contesting who has the authority to oversee these markets — and, by extension, who controls a fast-growing new segment of trading activity.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)A federal appeals court ruled this week that Kalshi’s sports contracts are federally regulated derivatives, not gambling. The CFTC, in parallel, sued three states to block

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Add Combined $443 Million in Strong Inflow Day

Crypto ETFs staged a strong rebound, with bitcoin and ether both returning to solid inflows. XRP slipped modestly, while Solana activity remained absent. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $358.17 million inflows on April 9, led by Blackrock IBIT, restoring momentum. Ether ETFs added $85.19 million as ETHA gained $90.94 million, showing selective but rising demand. [&#8230;]

CLARITY Act faces White House blitz as Treasury and SEC flood Senate with coordinated pressure this week

The Trump administration and the broader crypto industry have initiated an unprecedented, multi-agency pressure campaign aimed at forcing the Senate to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, signaling a decisive final push to overhaul the regulatory framework of the $2.4 trillion cryptocurrency market before the 2026 midterm elections.In a highly synchronized effort this week, the Treasury Department, the White House Council of Economic Advisers, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),

TEAMZ Summit 2026 Recap: Global Web3 Meets Japan at a Historic Tokyo Venue

This article was written by Bitcoin.com News on behalf of TEAMZ Summit 2026. This is sponsored content produced by the Bitcoin.com News editorial team. Japan&#8217;s Finance Minister delivered a keynote address at a Web3 conference. The Bank of Italy sat on a panel discussing tokenized real-world assets. BlackRock Japan, SMBC, and Flow Traders shared a [&#8230;]