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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 Could Be Quantum-Safe Without Protocol Changes, New Proposal Claims

Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Could Be Quantum-Safe Without Protocol Changes, New Proposal ClaimsA new research proposal claims it can make Bitcoin transactions resistant to quantum attacks without changing the network’s core rules, a goal that has drawn attention as concerns grow over future cryptographic risks.In a paper published on April 9, Avihu Levy of StarkWare outlined “Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transactions Without Softforks,” introducing a scheme called Quantum Safe Bitcoin, or QSB. The design ai

Stake NEAR and earn up to 5% APY with Kraken

NEAR Protocol is a proof-of-stake blockchain, which means it’s built to reward participation. Kraken now supports NEAR staking, so you can put your NEAR to work in just a few clicks with no technical setup, no validator management, no hassle.How much can you earn?Kraken offers two ways to stake NEAR, depending on how much flexibility you want:Bonded staking: Earn up to 5% APY. Your NEAR is locked for a short period, but with only a 1-day unbonding period, you’re never far from acces

Strategy’s (MSTR) Bitcoin Ambition Is Reshaping Corporate Finance. Everyone Else Is Falling Behind

Bitcoin MagazineStrategy’s (MSTR) Bitcoin Ambition Is Reshaping Corporate Finance. Everyone Else Is Falling BehindThe bitcoin numbers from March are hard to ignore and are bullish at first glance. Public and private companies collectively added 47,435 BTC to their treasuries last month — worth roughly $3.2 billion at month-end prices — but strip away one name from the ledger and the picture shifts dramatically. Nearly every one of those coins was bought by Michael Saylor’s Strategy.

Federal Judges Deny Anthropic Relief in Claude Military AI Ban, Set May Oral Arguments

A federal appeals court in Washington on April 8 rejected Anthropic’s bid to immediately halt the Pentagon’s blacklisting of its Claude artificial intelligence (AI) models from U.S. military contracts. Key Takeaways: The D.C. Circuit denied Anthropic’s emergency stay on April 8, 2026, allowing the Pentagon’s blacklist of Claude AI to remain in force. Pentagon supply […]

Stacked (formerly Lightning Pay) launches self-custodial Lightning wallet as New Zealand’s last major non-custodial Bitcoin exchange

Bitcoin MagazineStacked (formerly Lightning Pay) launches self-custodial Lightning wallet as New Zealand’s last major non-custodial Bitcoin exchangeFormerly known as Lightning Pay, Stacked may be the only Bitcoin exchange left standing after a series of mergers and bankruptcies in the New Zealand crypto industry. Doubling down on their vision to make Bitcoin “useful as money,” they just launched a self-custodied Lightning wallet.Found at StackedBitcoin.com, the company has taken a different path

iFOREX Hires ex-CMC Chief Market Analyst Michael Hewson as Senior Financial Strategist

Global CFD and FX broker iFOREX has appointed Michael Hewsonas Senior Financial Strategist, adding an experienced market commentator to itsresearch and education team. The move follows Hewson’s long tenure at CMCMarkets and his more recent work as an independent analyst and content creator.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)iFOREX Appointment and New ResponsibilitiesiFOREX confirmed that Hewson joins the group with immediateeffect in the newly an

Sports Betting Apps Compared in 2026: Spartans, BET99, BetVictor and 1xBet

Choosing a suitable platform is important for users participating in online betting. By April 2026, the market provides a wide variety of choices for many tastes, depending on user preferences such as jackpot features, sports coverage, or withdrawal processing times. This article reviews platform features, mobile access, and bonus structures across several betting sites like Spartans, BET99, BetVictor, and 1xBet.By evaluating app designs and bonus plans, this article provides an overview of plat

Tim Draper Confirmed as a Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

Bitcoin MagazineTim Draper Confirmed as a Bitcoin 2026 SpeakerTim Draper has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026. The founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and the Draper Venture Network, Draper is one of the longest-standing and most vocal Bitcoin advocates in the venture capital world and one of the few investors who put real money behind the asset before it was widely taken seriously.In June 2014, Draper made headlines by winning the U.S. Marshals auction of nearly 30,000 bitc

Bitcoin Defies Early Volatility to Reclaim $72,000 Support

Bitcoin reclaimed the $72,000 level following a volatile session, influenced by the confusion regarding the ceasefire terms. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin rallied to $72,571 after U.S. officials clarified ceasefire terms, lifting the market cap to $1.45 trillion. Volatility triggered $115 million in liquidations on Coinglass, with shorts accounting for $95 million. Deribit data shows bullish sentiment […]

Gemini may sell parts of Europe business as buyers seek licenses: CoinDesk

<p>Buyers are eyeing Geminis UK and EU units for regulatory access after layoffs, overseas retrenchment, and a stock collapse.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/potential-gemini-acquisition-bids/">Gemini may sell parts of Europe business as buyers seek licenses: CoinDesk</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Binance Integrates Prediction Markets Into Wallet, Bringing On-Chain Outcome Trading Directly Into Its App

Binance rolled out prediction markets via its wallet, enabling users to trade real-world outcome probabilities while deepening integration with decentralized platforms and expanding its on-chain ecosystem. Key Takeaways: Binance has introduced prediction markets, connecting Wallet users to a BNB Smart Chain DApp. Shares settle at $1 if correct, turning real-world outcomes into tradable positions within [&#8230;]

The U.S. economy almost stalled, but inflation still stayed too hot for an easy Fed rescue

The U.S. economy entered 2026 with far less momentum than markets had priced in a few months earlier. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, fourth quarter 2025 GDP growth was revised down to 0.5%, a sharp step down from the 4.4% pace recorded in the third quarter.On its own, that revision would usually support the view that the Federal Reserve is moving closer to rate cuts. The problem is that inflation has not cooled enough to give policymakers much room.New PCE data released today show

Galaxy Digital Files First Nasdaq Annual Report, Targets $15 Billion AI Data Center Expansion

Galaxy Digital debuted its first annual report as a Nasdaq-listed company on April 8, 2026, with CEO Mike Novogratz outlining a $15 billion-plus infrastructure buildout and calling institutional adoption of digital assets the defining economic shift of the decade. Key Takeaways: Galaxy Digital filed its inaugural annual report as a Nasdaq-listed company on April 8, [&#8230;]

Bitcoin flirts with $72K while a whale bets $80M it won’t last

<p>Market uncertainty looms as Bitcoin's rally faces skepticism, with potential volatility driven by leveraged positions and macroeconomic factors.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-72k-whale-80m-short/">Bitcoin flirts with $72K while a whale bets $80M it won&#8217;t last</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Solo Bitcoin miner wins $222K after beating 1 in 100,000 odds

<p>The improbable solo mining success highlights Bitcoin's decentralization potential, despite dominance by large mining pools.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/solo-bitcoin-miner-wins-222k-block/">Solo Bitcoin miner wins $222K after beating 1 in 100,000 odds</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Crypto Casino Platforms Compared: Spartans, CoinCasino, Roobet and CoinPoker

Crypto-native gaming platforms are evolving beyond basic betting interfaces, incorporating reward systems, token-based features, and faster transaction processing. Spartans, CoinCasino, Roobet, and CoinPoker represent different approaches to this development in crypto gaming platforms.Spartans centers its model around a fixed 33% CashRake system designed for consistent value return, while CoinCasino leans into multi-currency flexibility tied to broader market movements. Roobet emphasizes streaml

Iran Limits Strait of Hormuz to 15 Ships Per Day Under US Ceasefire Deal

Iran has imposed a hard limit of 15 vessels per day through the Strait of Hormuz under the fragile ceasefire agreement reached with the United States on April 7, 2026. Key Takeaways: Iran has capped Strait of Hormuz vessel traffic at 15 ships per day under the April 7 US-Iran ceasefire brokered by Pakistan. The [&#8230;]

Binance Wallet integrates prediction markets through Predict.fun

<p>Binance Wallet integrated prediction markets through Predict.fun, letting users trade event contracts with Binance balances and no gas fees.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/binance-prediction-markets-integration/">Binance Wallet integrates prediction markets through Predict.fun</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Kalshi Says its Edge Comes from Retail Traders but the Picture is More Complex

Kalshi's co-founders argue that the platform's predictive accuracy comes not from Wall Street professionals, but from a broader base of retail users with no particular financial background.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)In a recent interview, CEO Tarek Mansour described prediction markets as a way to "bring in a much larger set of people" into forecasting. An analysis of Kalshi's top 1,000 traders, he said, shows that few have Ivy League degr