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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

Bitcoin Price Charges Past $77,000 as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Fully Open

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Price Charges Past $77,000 as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Fully OpenBitcoin price soared above $77,000 this morning after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz completely open under a new ceasefire framework and President Donald Trump amplified the message with a post that highlighted full passage through the waterway. The move sharpened an existing risk-on rotation across global markets and pushed the largest cryptocurrency back toward a resistance band that has capped every

Picasso, Dali and Van Gogh Used in Houston Crypto Scam That Promised Billions in False Backing

A Houston man has beensentenced to 23 years in federal prison for operating a cryptocurrencyinvestment scheme that prosecutors say defrauded nearly 1,000 people.SingaporeSummit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!).Robert Dunlap, 55, wasconvicted last year by a federal jury in the Northern District of Illinois onmail fraud charges, according to reporting by DallasExpress. He ran aninvestment program called the “Meta-1 Coin Trust.”Fake Picasso Gold Crypto Scheme Exp

Payward to acquire Bitnomial, creating a fully CFTC-licensed derivatives platform

We’re excited to announce we have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bitnomial, the first fully CFTC-licensed derivatives company in the United States built for digital assets, for up to $550 million payable in cash and stock, in a transaction that values Payward’s equity at $20 billion.Bitnomial is the first crypto-native exchange in the United States to hold all three CFTC-issued licenses required to operate a full-stack domestic crypto trading and derivatives business

Trading Spaces recap: HYPE steals the spotlight but is this real strength or just a very clean bear-market bounce?

Not a breakout in BTC.Not a clean trend reversal in ETH.Not a broad risk-on shift across the market.Instead, Episode 21 focused on why HYPE has stood out, how Matt and Den approached the retest, what levels matter now, and why even with a few stronger alt charts emerging, they still view the broader market as tricky and headline-driven.Pro trader Dentoshi (Den) and Kraken VP Growth Matt Howells-Barby used this episode to dig into HYPE’s structure, the buyback narrative, ETH/BTC, and a handful o

Iran acquires Chinese spy satellite to target US bases during 2024 conflict

<p>China's involvement in Iran's satellite acquisition complicates US-Iran diplomacy, highlighting increased geopolitical tensions and strategic shifts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-acquires-chinese-spy-satellite-to-target-us-bases-during-2024-conflict/">Iran acquires Chinese spy satellite to target US bases during 2024 conflict</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran pressured by Trump to surrender enriched uranium by April 30

<p>Increased pressure on Iran could escalate regional tensions, impacting global diplomatic relations and nuclear non-proliferation efforts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-pressured-by-trump-to-surrender-enriched-uranium-by-april-30/">Iran pressured by Trump to surrender enriched uranium by April 30</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Tether uses $127M Drift rescue to challenge Circle’s grip on Solana payments

USDT stablecoin issuer Tether has stepped in to anchor a massive recovery plan for Drift Protocol, the Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) that was crippled by a $286 million exploit earlier this month.However, the rescue package includes a potent commercial string that could challenge Circle's dominance of USDC on the Solana blockchain.According to the recovery plan, Drift must abandon its long-standing reliance on Circle Internet Financial's USDC and pivot its entire ecosystem to Tether'

Lebanon’s president calls for direct talks with Israel amid 2026 peace efforts

<p>Lebanon's diplomatic shift may reduce military tensions, but lasting peace hinges on resolving key issues like troop withdrawals.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/lebanons-president-calls-for-direct-talks-with-israel-amid-2026-peace-efforts/">Lebanon&#8217;s president calls for direct talks with Israel amid 2026 peace efforts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Schwab enables Bitcoin, Ethereum trading for 39M clients

<p>Schwab's crypto trading access could accelerate mainstream adoption, influencing regulatory scrutiny and prompting industry-wide shifts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/schwab-enables-bitcoin-ethereum-trading-for-39m-clients/">Schwab enables Bitcoin, Ethereum trading for 39M clients</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Anthropic CEO to meet top Trump aide today amid Pentagon dispute

<p>The meeting could reshape AI policy, influencing cybersecurity strategies and ethical AI use in government, amid ongoing legal tensions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/anthropic-white-house-meeting-april-17/">Anthropic CEO to meet top Trump aide today amid Pentagon dispute</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Cerebras, Rebellions secure record funding; Nvidia’s market position remains strong

<p>Despite record funding for Cerebras and Rebellions, Nvidia's dominance in AI remains unchallenged, highlighting its market resilience.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/cerebras-rebellions-secure-record-funding-nvidias-market-position-remains-strong/">Cerebras, Rebellions secure record funding; Nvidia&#8217;s market position remains strong</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Circle faces class action after $285M Drift Protocol hack on Solana

<p>The class action lawsuit against Circle could further erode investor confidence in Solana, impacting its market stability and growth.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/circle-faces-class-action-after-285m-drift-protocol-hack-on-solana/">Circle faces class action after $285M Drift Protocol hack on Solana</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

India invited to join UK, France in Strait of Hormuz security initiative

<p>India's involvement in the Strait of Hormuz initiative highlights growing international cooperation, potentially influencing regional stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/india-invited-to-join-uk-france-in-strait-of-hormuz-security-initiative/">India invited to join UK, France in Strait of Hormuz security initiative</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Israel continues military operations against Hezbollah, eyes Beirut escalation

<p>The ongoing military operations could destabilize regional geopolitics, potentially escalating tensions and impacting diplomatic relations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/israel-continues-military-operations-against-hezbollah-eyes-beirut-escalation/">Israel continues military operations against Hezbollah, eyes Beirut escalation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin miners halt sales, whales accumulate 270,000 BTC since February

<p>The halt in miner sales and whale accumulation could drive Bitcoin prices higher, but regulatory and geopolitical factors may impact stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-miners-halt-sales-whales-accumulate-270000-btc-since-february/">Bitcoin miners halt sales, whales accumulate 270,000 BTC since February</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Ripple’s dollar stablecoin hits a wall in Japan, one of XRP’s friendliest markets, as megabanks earn most of the trust

Japan has long been one of Ripple's most fertile markets. SBI's investment in Ripple dates to 2016, SBI Remit launched Japan's first XRP-enabled international remittance flow in 2021, and SBI VC Trade counts XRP among its most popular assets.When Ripple and SBI announced in August 2025 that SBI VC Trade intended to distribute RLUSD in Japan, the move read as a natural extension of an already deep local partnership.A recent survey of 518 investment professionals in Japan, conducted by Nomura and

Inside the Prediction Markets: Courts Weigh State Crackdown as Trading Hits $6.5B

Two courts, one regulator, one week — the jurisdictional battle over who controls these markets moved to the center.On Wednesday, CFTC Chairman Michael Selig sat before the House Agriculture Committee and explained that the agency has a “zero tolerance policy” toward fraud, manipulation, and insider trading across all prediction markets.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)The same day, the Ninth Circuit heard consolidated oral arguments from Kalsh

What Is a Crypto Faucet and How Does It Work?

You might have heard about crypto faucets, where you just &#8220;earn free crypto by clicking a button.&#8221; But after solving captchas and watching your balance barely budge, something feels off. So before you spend another minute on a crypto faucet site, here&#8217;s exactly what&#8217;s happening, why the rewards are so small, and what risks you need to know about first.What Is a Crypto Faucet?A crypto faucet is a website or app that distributes small amounts of cryptocurrency to users who

Crypto Bubbles Explained

When crypto prices rise rapidly and investors rush in, fears of a bubble surface quickly. Google searches spike, social feeds buzz, and headlines warn of unsustainable surges, leaving a lot of traders wondering: is this a crypto bubble?The answer goes beyond fast-moving markets or attention-grabbing rallies. It means understanding what drives dramatic price increases, the red flags that point to bubbles inflating, and the warning signs of a crypto bubble that’s about to pop.What Is a Crypto Bubb