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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

Fed likely to maintain restrictive policy amid inflation concerns, Collins says

<p>Prolonged restrictive Fed policy could dampen economic growth, affecting employment and investment amid persistent inflation concerns.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/fed-likely-to-maintain-restrictive-policy-amid-inflation-concerns-collins-says/">Fed likely to maintain restrictive policy amid inflation concerns, Collins says</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Hot producer prices torch rate cut hopes and drag crypto lower

<p>Rising producer prices shift market expectations, potentially delaying rate cuts and impacting crypto's reliance on loose monetary policy.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/hot-ppi-torches-rate-cut-hopes-crypto/">Hot producer prices torch rate cut hopes and drag crypto lower</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump embarks on first US state visit to China since 2017, and crypto markets are watching closely

<p>Trump's visit to China could reshape tech and crypto markets, as geopolitical dynamics influence supply chains and digital asset flows.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-china-state-visit-crypto-impact/">Trump embarks on first US state visit to China since 2017, and crypto markets are watching closely</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Charles Schwab rolls out spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for retail clients

<p>Schwab's crypto trading launch could normalize digital assets in traditional portfolios, potentially sparking fee wars and reshaping market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/charles-schwab-spot-bitcoin-ethereum-trading/">Charles Schwab rolls out spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for retail clients</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Metaplanet posts $725M Q1 net loss amid bitcoin markdowns

<p>Metaplanet's Q1 loss highlights the volatility of bitcoin holdings, underscoring the risks and potential rewards of crypto-centric strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/metaplanet-q1-net-loss-bitcoin-markdown/">Metaplanet posts $725M Q1 net loss amid bitcoin markdowns</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US government alerts banks to IRGC sanctions evasion tactics involving crypto infrastructure

<p>Increased scrutiny on crypto transactions may lead to tighter regulations, impacting financial institutions' compliance and operational costs.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/fincen-alerts-banks-irgc-crypto-sanctions-evasion/">US government alerts banks to IRGC sanctions evasion tactics involving crypto infrastructure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Hyperliquid’s HIP-4 upgrade enables $400K notional with $50K collateral across markets

<p>HIP-4's unified collateral model enhances capital efficiency but increases systemic risk, challenging traditional exchanges and prediction markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/hyperliquid-hip4-upgrade-collateral-efficiency/">Hyperliquid&#8217;s HIP-4 upgrade enables $400K notional with $50K collateral across markets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump delays plan to suspend tariffs on imported beef as ranchers push back

<p>The delay in suspending beef import tariffs highlights the tension between consumer prices and protecting domestic agriculture, impacting market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-delays-beef-tariff-suspension/">Trump delays plan to suspend tariffs on imported beef as ranchers push back</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

CENTCOM enforces Hormuz blockade, impacting market expectations

<p>CENTCOM's blockade enforcement heightens geopolitical tensions, influencing market dynamics and complicating diplomatic negotiations with Iran.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/centcom-enforces-hormuz-blockade-impacting-market-expectations/">CENTCOM enforces Hormuz blockade, impacting market expectations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran conflict closes Strait of Hormuz, cutting oil supply by 12.8M bpd

<p>The closure exacerbates global oil market volatility, potentially driving prices up and impacting economic stability and energy security worldwide.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-conflict-closes-strait-of-hormuz-cutting-oil-supply-by-128m-bpd/">Iran conflict closes Strait of Hormuz, cutting oil supply by 12.8M bpd</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump Dismisses Inflation Pressure on Americans While April PPI Tops 6% Year-Over-Year

U.S. wholesale prices climbed 6% year-over-year in April 2026, the largest annual gain in more than three years, as energy costs tied to the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran war pushed producer inflation well above expectations. Gasoline Prices Jump 15.6% in April as Iran War Drives Worst U.S. Wholesale Inflation in 3 Years The Bureau of Labor Statistics [&#8230;]

Bitcoin price just lost $80k because US PPI hit 6% matching 2022 levels, stoking inflation fears

Bitcoin just fell below $80,000 as a hotter-than-expected US inflation print pushed crypto and equities lower.Bitcoin price feels hot inflation impact BTC price slipped from the low $81,000 area into $79,706, with the session low marked near $79,557. The break turned $80,000 from a round-number reference into the first tactical line for intraday structure.Bitcoin price decline alongside rising US Treasury yields, oil prices, and US dollar indexThe move followed the April US Producer Price Index.

Wells Fargo Raises Blackrock Ether ETF Stake to 1.1M Shares in Q1

Wells Fargo increased its exposure to ether ETFs and sharply expanded its position in Strategy during the first quarter, while trimming some bitcoin ETF holdings and significantly reducing its stake in Galaxy Digital. Bitcoin ETF Holdings Trimmed by Wells Fargo as Ether Exposure Grows Wells Fargo adjusted its crypto-related portfolio in the first quarter of [&#8230;]

The 2036 Issue: Letter From The Editor

Bitcoin MagazineThe 2036 Issue: Letter From The EditorNone of us can see the future. We don’t know what 2036 will bring.&nbsp;We all like to tell ourselves that we can, or do, and maybe we do actually see small pieces of it coming before we catch up to them, but none of us see the whole picture. That’s, at the end of the day, part of what it is to be human.&nbsp;Nevertheless we can’t seem to help ourselves from at least trying.&nbsp;Going into the second half of the 2020s we are coming out of a

Japan’s Metaplanet Posts $725M Q1 Loss as Bitcoin Stack Reaches 40,177 BTC

Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350), the Japanese investment firm often likened to Asia’s version of Strategy, released its first-quarter financial results for 2026 on Wednesday, revealing a massive expansion of its digital asset treasury. Tokyo’s Metaplanet Hits 40,177 Bitcoin Milestone Amid Q1 Earnings Volatility The company announced that its total bitcoin holdings reached 40,177 BTC as [&#8230;]

Senate Crypto Bill Faces Over 100 Amendments Ahead of Thursday Markup

Bitcoin MagazineSenate Crypto Bill Faces Over 100 Amendments Ahead of Thursday MarkupSenate Banking Committee members have filed more than 100 proposed amendments to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, according to Politico reporting. The panel is set to convene on Thursday for a long-awaited markup vote that crypto and industry leaders say could reshape digital asset regulation in the United States.The committee scheduled its executive session for 10:30 a.m. on May 14 at Room 538 of the Dirks

Is Crypto Becoming a Must-Have for Retail FX Brokers? | Free Webinar

Crypto remains one of the most talked-about topics in the trading industry, but there is still no clear agreement on where it fits in the broker product mix. For some firms, crypto in retail FX is now a serious growth area. For others, it still raises difficult questions around regulation, liquidity, operations, and risk.After the Crypto Adoption Survey conducted in April 2026, Finance Magnates and Gold-i will be co-hosting a free live webinar: Market Hype or Must-Have Offering? Crypto’s Impact

Blockaid Launches Real-Time Compliance Suite as Institutions Deepen Crypto Exposure

Bitcoin MagazineBlockaid Launches Real-Time Compliance Suite as Institutions Deepen Crypto ExposureBlockchain security firm Blockaid has introduced Risk Exposure, a real-time compliance infrastructure suite built for institutions that now operate inside crypto and decentralized finance but still answer to regulators.The launch extends Blockaid&#8217;s platform beyond scam and exploit prevention into what the company calls programmable, real-time compliance for institutional onchain finance, a ca

$11.77 Trillion Brokerage Giant Charles Schwab Launches Spot Bitcoin Trading Platform

Bitcoin Magazine$11.77 Trillion Brokerage Giant Charles Schwab Launches Spot Bitcoin Trading PlatformCharles Schwab has begun rolling out spot bitcoin trading to retail clients in the United States, marking a major expansion of crypto access through one of the country’s largest brokerage firms.The company announced Tuesday that an initial group of eligible customers can now trade bitcoin through its new platform, Schwab Crypto. The launch gives retail investors direct access to digital assets in