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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

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman reflects on the long road from nonprofit to for-profit

<p>OpenAI's shift from nonprofit to for-profit highlights the tension between ethical AI development and the financial demands of innovation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/openai-brockman-nonprofit-to-for-profit/">OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman reflects on the long road from nonprofit to for-profit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Gemini adds USAT, XAUT, and USDT0 to its expanding stablecoin ecosystem

<p>Gemini's expansion into diverse stablecoins enhances user convenience and market access but introduces new trust and infrastructure dependencies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/gemini-adds-usat-xaut-usdt0-stablecoins/">Gemini adds USAT, XAUT, and USDT0 to its expanding stablecoin ecosystem</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

European Commission to mandate chip supplier diversification for carmakers

<p>The EU's diversification mandate may increase carmakers' costs but strengthens supply chain resilience, benefiting alternative chip suppliers.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/eu-chip-supplier-diversification-carmakers/">European Commission to mandate chip supplier diversification for carmakers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Coinbase to launch US regulated equity index futures as stock perps gain momentum

<p>Coinbase will launch US regulated equity index futures as tokenized stocks and non crypto perps gain momentum.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/coinbase-perpetual-equity-futures/">Coinbase to launch US regulated equity index futures as stock perps gain momentum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Anchorpoint Financial completes testing of HKDAP stablecoin on Ethereum

<p>HKDAP's successful test on Ethereum signals Hong Kong's push for regulated digital finance, potentially transforming asset settlement and payments.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/anchorpoint-hkdap-stablecoin-ethereum-test/">Anchorpoint Financial completes testing of HKDAP stablecoin on Ethereum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Goldman Sachs risk appetite indicator hits highest level since 2021, entering rare territory

<p>Elevated risk appetite signals potential for equity gains but also heightens vulnerability to market shocks, necessitating cautious optimism.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/goldman-sachs-risk-appetite-indicator-highest-2021/">Goldman Sachs risk appetite indicator hits highest level since 2021, entering rare territory</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Chainlink, Anchorage-backed PAC names bipartisan endorsements for 2026 midterms

<p>The PAC's bipartisan endorsements could significantly influence crypto regulation, shaping future legislative landscapes and industry growth.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/blockchain-leadership-fund-2026-midterm-endorsements/">Chainlink, Anchorage-backed PAC names bipartisan endorsements for 2026 midterms</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump says US may refund $149B in tariff revenue after Supreme Court ruling

<p>The Supreme Court ruling may lead to economic volatility and potential stimulus effects, impacting trade policies and fiscal strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-refund-149b-tariff-revenue/">Trump says US may refund $149B in tariff revenue after Supreme Court ruling</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang aims to dominate new CPU market with Vera chip

<p>Nvidia's entry into the CPU market with Vera could reshape AI infrastructure, intensifying competition and innovation in AI processing.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/nvidia-vera-cpu-market-dominance/">Nvidia&#8217;s Jensen Huang aims to dominate new CPU market with Vera chip</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Georgia Power seizes homes for $16B data center expansion, and residents are furious

<p>The expansion risks public backlash, regulatory hurdles, and financial strain on ratepayers if AI demand projections fall short.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/georgia-power-eminent-domain-data-center-expansion/">Georgia Power seizes homes for $16B data center expansion, and residents are furious</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Webull Revenue Jumps 36% on Trading Surge, But Costs Push Firm to Loss

Webull reported strong growth in the first quarter of 2026,with revenue reaching $159.9 million in the first quarter, up 36%year-over-year. The increase was supported by higher trading activity andrising client assets, even as increased spending led to a net loss. The online brokerage said demand from active tradersremained firm despite a challenging market environment, helping lift revenueand platform engagement.Trading Activity Drives GrowthTrading-related income accounted for most of theincre

‘Infuriating’ — Trump Blasts $149B Tariff Refund in Interview After IEEPA Ruling

President Trump told Fortune editor-in-chief Alyson Shontell this week that he is furious about the $149 billion the federal government must return to importers after the Supreme Court struck down a significant portion of his 2025 tariffs. Supreme Court’s 6-3 Ruling Forces $149 Billion Payout, Trump Pushes Back “It really pisses me off,” Trump said [&#8230;]

World Liberty Financial rebound gives dormant WLFI holders an exit as AI Financial warns of survival risk

World Liberty Financial’sWLFI token is facing renewed scrutiny as the Donald Trump family-backed crypto project tries to rebuild demand and confidence after its recent slide to an all-time low.World Liberty Financial has responded with WLFI token burns, exchange integrations, and rewards programs tied to its USD1 stablecoin, a campaign aimed at restoring activity across the WLFI ecosystem after months of pressure from governance disputes, unlock concerns, and questions about liquidity.While thos

Moonpay Acquires Decent to Power Institutional Onchain Execution Across 200 Chains

Moonpay has launched Moonpay Trade, a cross-chain execution platform that gives financial institutions and enterprises access to more than 200 blockchains and protocols through a single API integration, the company explained in the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News. Moonpay Trade Launches With Cross-Chain Access to 200+ Protocols for Banks and Asset Managers The platform is [&#8230;]

Cinkciarz.pl CEO Detained in US as Polish Fintech Fraud Probe Tops $50 Million

Polishprosecutors said today (Thursday) that Marcin Pióro, the fugitive chiefexecutive of online currency exchange Cinkciarz.pl, has been detained in theUnited States, ending one of the longest international manhunts in thecountry's fintech history.TheRegional Prosecutor's Office in Poznań confirmed the arrest ina statement, saying the office is now waiting on a US court to determinehow extradition proceedings will move forward. Officespokesperson Anna Marszałek told Polish news agency PAP that,

US lawmakers push new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve act to secure $25 billion federal stash

A renewed push to solidify the United States’ foothold in the digital asset market emerged Thursday as lawmakers unveiled legislation to establish a formal strategic Bitcoin reserve and consolidate the federal government's multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency stockpile.Spearheaded by Representative Nick Begich, the American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA) of 2026 mandates the creation of a secure Bitcoin reserve within the US Department of the Treasury, alongside a separate “Digital Asset Stockpi

Sui Eliminates Crypto’s Biggest Friction Point with Gasless Stablecoin Transfers

Already implemented in SUI’s mainnet, the feature allows users to send any amount of funds held in stablecoins without paying fees. Adeniyi Abiodun, co-Founder and CPO of Mysten Labs, qualified this milestone as a game-changer and stated that traditional networks could become obsolete. Sui Launches New Gasless Stablecoin Payments Targeting Increased Human And Agentic Use [&#8230;]

“Prediction Markets Are a Vital Source of Information for Our Customers”: IBKR’s Founder Says

Interactive Brokers is reframing prediction markets as asource of actionable intelligence rather than a speculative product, as thefirm expands access to multiple venues and targets sophisticated investorsseeking signals.Speaking to CNBC, founder and chairman Thomas Peterffyrejected the idea that the broker’s recent expansion in this space reflects pressure from platforms suchas Kalshi and Polymarket. Instead, he argued that the industry often misreadsthe purpose of these markets.“The primary im

Missouri AG Files Suit Against Coinflip, Targets Over 140 Bitcoin ATM Kiosks in the State

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit May 20, 2026, against GPD Holdings LLC, the company operating the Coinflip Bitcoin ATM network, accusing it of knowingly facilitating fraud while hiding fees that reached as high as 21.9% of each transaction. Missouri Sues Coinflip for Hiding 21.9% Fees and Allegedly Enabling Crypto Scams Statewide The [&#8230;]