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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 refuses to hand over highly enriched uranium stockpile, adding fresh uncertainty to global markets

<p>Iran's stance heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and complicating diplomatic efforts, with potential for escalated sanctions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-refuses-uranium-transfer-market-impact/">Iran refuses to hand over highly enriched uranium stockpile, adding fresh uncertainty to global markets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

EU’s Kallas condemns Russian missile strike, raising NATO-Russia clash fears

<p>Increased tensions from the missile strike may destabilize regional security and complicate diplomatic efforts, heightening NATO-Russia conflict risks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/eus-kallas-condemns-russian-missile-strike-raising-nato-russia-clash-fears/">EU&#8217;s Kallas condemns Russian missile strike, raising NATO-Russia clash fears</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bolivia’s Bitcoin mining shifts to sustainable model with idle power plant

<p>Bolivia's shift to sustainable Bitcoin mining could stabilize its economy by attracting foreign investment and mitigating currency instability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bolivia-bitcoin-mining-idle-power-plant/">Bolivia&#8217;s Bitcoin mining shifts to sustainable model with idle power plant</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

CFTC officials suspended after raising concerns about Polymarket, Crypto.com, and Gemini

<p>The suspension of CFTC officials may weaken regulatory oversight, potentially increasing risks for retail investors on crypto platforms.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/cftc-officials-suspended-polymarket-crypto-gemini/">CFTC officials suspended after raising concerns about Polymarket, Crypto.com, and Gemini</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Hyperliquid hits record 7% share of aggregate perp open interest

<p>Hyperliquid's rise signals a shift towards decentralized finance, challenging centralized exchanges and reshaping the derivatives trading landscape.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/hyperliquid-record-perp-open-interest-share/">Hyperliquid hits record 7% share of aggregate perp open interest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Charles Hoskinson reviews governance models from 11,000 DAOs to enhance Cardano’s conflict resolution

<p>Cardano's governance review could set a precedent for resolving blockchain conflicts, potentially enhancing investor confidence and system stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/hoskinson-reviews-dao-governance-cardano/">Charles Hoskinson reviews governance models from 11,000 DAOs to enhance Cardano&#8217;s conflict resolution</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

HYPE Brothers Wax, ETH Brothers Wane – Week In Review

This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Key Takeaways. Bitcoin lost $80K as ETF demand [&#8230;]

Bitcoin price surges past $77,000, market confidence grows

<p>Bitcoin's surge boosts market optimism, potentially driving further investment and interest in cryptocurrencies, while influencing economic policies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-price-surges-past-77000-market-confidence-grows/">Bitcoin price surges past $77,000, market confidence grows</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump demands Iran dismantle nuclear program for any deal

<p>Trump's demands could strain US-Iran relations, complicating diplomatic efforts and impacting global nuclear negotiations and market stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-demands-iran-dismantle-nuclear-program-for-any-deal/">Trump demands Iran dismantle nuclear program for any deal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Tether’s $141 billion Treasury pile reveals the stablecoin risk now embedded in US debt

There's a huge contradiction sitting at the center of modern American finance. The same industry regulators tried to isolate from the mainstream financial system has become one of the largest US Treasury buyers on the planet.Tether, the company behind the world's largest stablecoin USDT, closed 2025 with total direct and indirect exposure to US Treasuries surpassing $141 billion, making it one of the largest holders of American government debt worldwide. The company itself said it was the 17th l

Republican hawks criticize Trump over emerging Iran ceasefire deal as crypto markets react

<p>The political uncertainty surrounding the Iran ceasefire deal could sustain volatility in oil and crypto markets, impacting global economic stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/republican-hawks-criticize-trump-iran-ceasefire/">Republican hawks criticize Trump over emerging Iran ceasefire deal as crypto markets react</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Aave plans to grow revenue streams and expand GHO over next year

<p>Aave's strategic focus on revenue diversification and stablecoin expansion could redefine DeFi's financial ecosystem, enhancing stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/aave-revenue-gho-expansion-plan/">Aave plans to grow revenue streams and expand GHO over next year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin’s Fed cut trade flips as bond market turns into the risk

Bloomberg reported on May 22 that bond traders are fully pricing in a Fed interest rate hike by year-end, with interest rate swaps implying the Fed's benchmark rate at least 25 basis points higher by the end of 2026.The same day, Fed Governor Christopher Waller said the Fed should remove its easing bias and called rate cut talk &#8220;crazy&#8221; as inflation held above target and the labor market stayed stable.Bitcoin lost the $76,000 footing on May 22, a move tied to US-Iran uncertainty and t

Libra Trust Prepares to Distribute Controversial Crypto Millions to Argentine Companies

Over a year after the token’s demise, the Libra Trust has arranged a strategy to fund nearly 71 companies that have applied for this support. The Trust has close to $110 million to invest in this task, transferred by Hayden Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures and one of the faces behind Libra. Libra Trust Set [&#8230;]

Ethereum Stablecoin Marketcap Surges Over $163 Billion

Ethereum’s stablecoin market capitalization has soared over $164 billion, thanks to growing adoption and regulatory developments.Despite the surge in the stablecoin’s market cap, Ethereum is still facing a revenue-related issue after the Dencun upgrade.The approval of the GENIUS Act in 2025 and the progress in the CLARITY Act have boosted the confidence of major financial institutions and banks to integrate digital assets into their existing infrastructure.Amid the positive regulatory developmen

MiCA Decoded: Comparing MiCA (EU) to VARA (Dubai) and MAS (Singapore)

You would be wrong to assume that major crypto licensing regulations are converging to the same point. On the opposite: they tend to focus on area-specific goals. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises crypto and [&#8230;]

Is Crypto a Security? The 2026 Guide to US Digital Asset Law (Part One)

This research report originates from a multi-part series titled Law and Ledger, which examines one of the most important and unsettled questions in digital-asset law: when, and under what circumstances, crypto falls within the reach of U.S. securities regulation. Written by: Michael Handelsman and Alex Forehand for Kelman.Law This research report contains five additional sections. [&#8230;]

This Week in Crypto Law (May 16, 2026)

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. We’re back after a week off. This week in [&#8230;]

A $1 Billion Fix for Ethereum? Dev Proposes a Radical New Organization to Save ETH

As the Ethereum Foundation undergoes restructuring, a debate on social media is pitting industry figureheads against one another to discuss the state of Ethereum and how it might be “saved.” Dankrad Feist, an Ethereum developer, proposes the rise of an organization “economically aligned” with the project. Ethereum at a Crossroads: Leadership Crisis Ethereum, the second-largest [&#8230;]