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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

Iran protests escalate with high casualties amid regime criticism

<p>The escalating protests in Iran highlight potential shifts in political dynamics, challenging regime stability and impacting international relations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-protests-escalate-with-high-casualties-amid-regime-criticism/">Iran protests escalate with high casualties amid regime criticism</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Second Bitcoin ETF issuer predicts BTC hitting $1M – but cuts timeline to within the next US Presidential term

Matthew Sigel of VanEck said Bitcoin could reach $1 million by the next US Presidential term.That puts a 1,150% increase as a 2031 target inside a market that is still trying to prove it can hold the $80,000 area.CryptoSlate'sBitcoin page shows BTC near $80,200 on May 9, with a market capitalization near $1.61 trillion and an all-time high of $126,198 set on Oct. 6, 2025.A move to $200,000, another price target being batted around lately, would require Bitcoin to rise roughly 2.5 times from that

Kazakhstan plans $1.9B data center amid power shortages

<p>Kazakhstan's data center ambitions could falter without robust power solutions, risking its AI hub aspirations amid global infrastructure competition.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/kazakhstan-data-center-power-shortages/">Kazakhstan plans $1.9B data center amid power shortages</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Akash reports $175M FDV, launches deflationary burn-mint equilibrium for AKT

<p>Akash's deflationary model could enhance AKT's value by aligning token supply with real-world AI demand, attracting investor interest.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/akash-175m-fdv-bme-akt-deflationary/">Akash reports $175M FDV, launches deflationary burn-mint equilibrium for AKT</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Federal Aviation Administration tests AI system to reduce flight delays

<p>AI-driven air traffic management could revolutionize flight efficiency, reducing delays and modernizing infrastructure, but human oversight remains crucial.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/faa-smart-ai-flight-delays/">Federal Aviation Administration tests AI system to reduce flight delays</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Ethereum’s DeFi TVL Dominance Drops to 53%, Approaching Multi-Year Low

Ethereum’s share of total decentralized finance ( DeFi) liquidity has fallen to its lowest level in years, as rival blockchains chip away at a dominance that once exceeded 63%. Rival Chains Close the Gap In absolute terms, Ethereum still commands the largest DeFi stack on any single chain, with approximately $45.50 billion in TVL. But [&#8230;]

Aave partners with Latin American fintechs to enhance DeFi access across the region

<p>Aave's partnerships in Latin America could significantly boost financial inclusion by providing stable, dollar-denominated returns to the unbanked.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/aave-latin-america-fintech-defi-access/">Aave partners with Latin American fintechs to enhance DeFi access across the region</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

BlackRock deepens tokenization push with new onchain fund offerings

<p>BlackRock's tokenization efforts could revolutionize asset management by enhancing liquidity, efficiency, and accessibility in financial markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/blackrock-tokenization-buidl-onchain-funds/">BlackRock deepens tokenization push with new onchain fund offerings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Pennsylvania files lawsuit against Character.AI for chatbot impersonation of doctors

<p>This lawsuit could set a precedent for AI regulation, potentially requiring stricter compliance and licensing for AI in professional fields.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/pennsylvania-lawsuit-character-ai-chatbot-doctors/">Pennsylvania files lawsuit against Character.AI for chatbot impersonation of doctors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump pledges no compromise on Iranian uranium in talks with Netanyahu

<p>Trump's uncompromising stance on Iranian uranium heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially hindering diplomatic resolutions and escalating conflict risks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-pledges-no-compromise-on-iranian-uranium-in-talks-with-netanyahu/">Trump pledges no compromise on Iranian uranium in talks with Netanyahu</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Aave v4 deposits on Ethereum surpass $50M, doubling in just one month

<p>Aave v4's rapid deposit growth highlights DeFi's resilience and potential, but also underscores the need for cautious expansion amid liquidity risks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/aave-v4-deposits-ethereum-50m/">Aave v4 deposits on Ethereum surpass $50M, doubling in just one month</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

SanDisk leads S&P 500 with 558% gain in 2026 so far

<p>SanDisk's surge highlights the transformative impact of AI-driven demand on tech stocks, emphasizing the strategic importance of storage innovation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/sandisk-leads-sp500-558-percent-gain-2026/">SanDisk leads S&amp;P 500 with 558% gain in 2026 so far</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Lagarde Blocks Euro Stablecoin Push, Calls $300B Market a Stability Risk for ECB Policy

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde rejected calls for Europe to promote euro-denominated stablecoins this week, warning that the risks to financial stability and monetary policy outweigh any benefits. Lagarde Warns European Banks That Euro Stablecoins Could Narrow ECB Rate Channel Lagarde delivered her remarks at the Banco de España Latam Economic Forum in [&#8230;]

Kraken Parent Payward Targets OCC Charter to Unlock Institutional Digital Asset Custody

Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust company charter aimed at expanding federally regulated custody services for digital assets. Kraken’s Parent Files OCC Trust Charter Application to Serve U.S. Institutional Clients If approved by the OCC, the new entity [&#8230;]

Bank of Canada to bring stablecoin rules in 2027 with US Clarity Act on the brink of stalling

Bank of Canada stablecoin regulations could arrive in mid or late 2027, pushing the detailed rulebook later into the same year that Canada's government has already marked for its framework to take effect.That timing lands just as Visa Canada and Wealthsimple are piloting USDC settlement for certain card-network obligations in Canada. The result is a live institutional use case in one part of the payment stack while the framework for non-bank stablecoin issuers remains unfinished.A Reuters report

Layerzero Discloses RPC Poisoning Incident Linked to $292M KelpDAO Hack

The cross-chain communication protocol Layerzero Labs disclosed on Friday that its internal infrastructure was compromised by North Korean hackers and a simultaneous DDoS attack during the KelpDAO breach. Layerzero Labs Apologizes for Lazarus Group Security Breach Response Layerzero Labs issued a candid apology for a three-week communication silence following a security breach involving the Lazarus [&#8230;]

Judge Clears $71M ETH Transfer to Aave as rsETH Recovery Enters Final Phase

A U.S. federal judge has authorized the transfer of approximately 30,765 ETH, worth roughly $71 million, to an Aave-controlled wallet, clearing the final legal obstacle in decentralized finance’s most complex recovery effort to date. Recovery Efforts Garner Further Momentum Judge Margaret Garnett issued an order on May 9 modifying a prior asset freeze, permitting the [&#8230;]

Bankers are scrambling as Senate schedules CLARITY Act markup for May 14

The Senate Banking Committee plans to mark up the CLARITY Act on May 14, giving the stalled crypto-market-structure bill its clearest path this year toward a committee vote.The hearing would move one of Congress’s most closely watched digital-asset bills from private negotiations into a public amendment process, where lawmakers are expected to test whether a fragile compromise on stablecoin incentives can survive pressure from banks, crypto firms, and Democrats seeking stricter ethics language.T

What Is Gwei in Crypto? A Guide to Ethereum Gas Fees

Ethereum gas fees have a reputation for being expensive, but the part that trips most people up isn&#8217;t the cost, it&#8217;s the unit. What is gwei? Why isn&#8217;t it just ETH? And why does your wallet show three different fee numbers when you&#8217;re just trying to send a token?This article will discuss what gwei is, how it relates to ETH and wei, why it&#8217;s used to express gas prices, and what the fee breakdown in your wallet actually means.What Is Gwei in Crypto?Gwei is a small deno