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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

Tony Xu: The delivery market was largely untapped, why restaurants are key to logistics networks, and the importance of understanding urban layouts | David Senra

DoorDash's innovative logistics network transformed restaurant delivery, tapping into a vast, underserved market opportunity.The post Tony Xu: The delivery market was largely untapped, why restaurants are key to logistics networks, and the importance of understanding urban layouts | David Senra appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Claire Vo: OpenClaw transforms productivity with proper usage, the shift from hype to utility, and the importance of exploring AI tools | Lenny’s Podcast

OpenClaw AI agents revolutionize productivity by transforming daily tasks into seamless, efficient operations.The post Claire Vo: OpenClaw transforms productivity with proper usage, the shift from hype to utility, and the importance of exploring AI tools | Lenny’s Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Weekly Focus: Binance Joins Prediction Markets; Is Bad Tech Driving Traders Over the Edge?

FXTM to drop FCA license, doubles down on UAEThe forex and CFD brokerage landscape continues to evolve as major players reassess their market focus. FXTM, the forex and CFD broker owned by Andrey Dashin, is preparing to relinquish its UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) license as thecompany shifts its strategic focus toward Asia and the Middle East.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!).At the same time, FXTM is strengthening its presence in theGu

Alex Thorn: Traditional banks are innovating on crypto rails, institutional investment is reshaping finance, and the clarity act faces significant political hurdles | The Wolf Of All Streets

Traditional banks innovate on crypto rails while lobbying against regulatory clarity, reshaping financial landscapes.The post Alex Thorn: Traditional banks are innovating on crypto rails, institutional investment is reshaping finance, and the clarity act faces significant political hurdles | The Wolf Of All Streets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Brad Underwood: Rick Barnes is an underrated coaching genius, Arizona’s dominance is unmatched this season, and Matt Painter is ready for a new challenge | Pardon My Take

Arizona's basketball dominance this season highlights their unstoppable performance with only two losses.The post Brad Underwood: Rick Barnes is an underrated coaching genius, Arizona’s dominance is unmatched this season, and Matt Painter is ready for a new challenge | Pardon My Take appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Zach Lowe: MVP voting shouldn’t hinge on team standings, SGA’s historic season is crucial for Thunder, and player character can enhance MVP candidacy | Bill Simmons

SGA's standout season highlights the complex dynamics of MVP voting beyond team success and playing time.The post Zach Lowe: MVP voting shouldn’t hinge on team standings, SGA’s historic season is crucial for Thunder, and player character can enhance MVP candidacy | Bill Simmons appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Marc Lore: Diapers as loss leaders drive traffic, customer satisfaction validates business models, and optimizing shipping is key to e-commerce success | How I Built This

Diapers.com thrived by turning low-margin products into customer magnets despite Amazon's aggressive pricing tactics.The post Marc Lore: Diapers as loss leaders drive traffic, customer satisfaction validates business models, and optimizing shipping is key to e-commerce success | How I Built This appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Marc Andreessen: The tech industry is more centralized than ever, overstaffing could reach 75%, and emotional biases hinder learning in venture capital | 20VC

Silicon Valley's tech centralization and overstaffing issues reveal a critical power dynamic in the industry.The post Marc Andreessen: The tech industry is more centralized than ever, overstaffing could reach 75%, and emotional biases hinder learning in venture capital | 20VC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kieran Goodwin: Asset liability mismatches can trigger liquidity and credit crunches, the importance of options in distressed markets, and the challenges of starting a hedge fund | Capital Allocators

Non-traded BDCs surge to $350 billion, highlighting client sophistication mismatch in private wealth management.The post Kieran Goodwin: Asset liability mismatches can trigger liquidity and credit crunches, the importance of options in distressed markets, and the challenges of starting a hedge fund | Capital Allocators appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Marco Argenti: AI will disrupt legacy software companies by 2026, the importance of data quality for effective AI, and how AI is evolving into a powerful personal assistant | Odd Lots

AI's rapid evolution is set to challenge legacy software companies and redefine developer roles by 2026.The post Marco Argenti: AI will disrupt legacy software companies by 2026, the importance of data quality for effective AI, and how AI is evolving into a powerful personal assistant | Odd Lots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Brett Adcock: Electric humanoid robots are revolutionizing home automation, AI will drive unprecedented productivity, and the next 36 months will see transformative tech advancements | Shawn Ryan Show

AI-driven humanoid robots are set to revolutionize industries by addressing labor shortages and boosting productivity.The post Brett Adcock: Electric humanoid robots are revolutionizing home automation, AI will drive unprecedented productivity, and the next 36 months will see transformative tech advancements | Shawn Ryan Show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

CFTC Names Key Innovation Task Force Team Focusing on Crypto, AI and Prediction Markets

Regulatory momentum in U.S. crypto, prediction markets, and AI oversight is accelerating as the CFTC assembles a specialized task force to shape clearer rules. This signals a more structured approach to digital asset governance under Chairman Michael Selig. Key Takeaways: CFTC names 5 experts to Innovation Task Force, sharpening oversight of crypto and derivatives markets. […]

Bitcoin Policy Institute Warns Quantum Advances Are Compressing Timeline for Network Upgrades

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Policy Institute Warns Quantum Advances Are Compressing Timeline for Network UpgradesA new brief from the Bitcoin Policy Institute argues that recent breakthroughs in quantum computing are accelerating the timeline for when Bitcoin’s cryptography could face credible threats, while stressing that developers are already preparing solutions.In its report, State of Play: Quantum Computing and Bitcoin’s Path Forward, the Bitcoin Policy Institute points to two research pa

Bitget Launches New Pre-IPO Product With SpaceX as First Listing

This sponsored press release was provided by Bitget and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 10, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched IPO Prime, introducing a new market structure that enables users to […]

BTC Bulls Charge Past $73K as Weekly Gains Hit 9%

Despite a 0.9% jump in U.S. inflation driven by high energy costs, Bitcoin surged past $73,000 on Friday, reaching its highest level since March 18. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ( BTC) hit $73,332 on April 10, its highest since March 18. CPI showed 0.9% inflation in March, pushing Fed rate cuts further out. Coinglass reported $83M […]

ETF Issuers Move to Package Prediction Markets but Approval Is Far from Certain

The ETF industry, following the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs, is now exploring prediction markets as a new underlying exposure.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!).Bitwise Asset Management and Roundhill Investments have filed applications with the SEC to launch ETFs tied to prediction market contracts.ETFs as a Distribution LayerThe initial filings focus on political events — contracts like "Democratic president wins 2028 election" or "Republican p

Betsson Shares Drop Nearly 20% as Q1 Profit Falls 47% on B2B Revenue Slide

Swedish online gambling giant Betsson AB saw its shares plunge as much as 20% on the Stockholm exchange on Wednesday after preliminary first-quarter results revealed a 47% collapse in operating profit, driven by a sharp downturn in its B2B licensing segment. The company reported expected revenue of 285 million euros for the first three months […]

BlackRock Posts Massive Bitcoin ETF Inflows as Morgan Stanley Debuts MSBT With Strong Early Demand

Bitcoin MagazineBlackRock Posts Massive Bitcoin ETF Inflows as Morgan Stanley Debuts MSBT With Strong Early DemandInflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs surged Thursday, led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, which pulled in $269.3 million, its strongest single-day performance in five weeks. The move followed a period of volatility tied to geopolitical tensions and reversed two straight days of net outflows across the sector.In total, the 12 U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $358.1 million in net

TD Cowen Initiates Coverage on Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Frames PBTC Sector as Investable Equity Category

Bitcoin MagazineTD Cowen Initiates Coverage on Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Frames PBTC Sector as Investable Equity CategoryTD Cowen this week initiated equity research coverage on three public Bitcoin treasury companies (PBTCs) and one Ethereum digital asset treasury, publishing proprietary valuation models and KPIs specific to the sector. The move marks one of the more concrete steps a major bank has taken to build formal research infrastructure around Bitcoin-focused equities.The firm&#82