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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

US launches Operation Economic Fury, targeting Iran’s economy with sanctions

<p>The operation may heighten regional instability, reduce diplomatic engagement prospects, and impact global oil markets and financial networks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-launches-operation-economic-fury-targeting-irans-economy-with-sanctions/">US launches Operation Economic Fury, targeting Iran&#8217;s economy with sanctions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Tehran submits response to US peace proposal as Strait of Hormuz tensions rattle crypto markets

<p>The geopolitical tensions could lead to prolonged market volatility, impacting global energy prices and influencing crypto market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-us-peace-proposal-crypto-market-impact/">Tehran submits response to US peace proposal as Strait of Hormuz tensions rattle crypto markets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Elon Musk and OpenAI executives face intense questioning in high-stakes trial

<p>The trial highlights the ethical and strategic tensions in AI development, impacting future governance and collaboration in the tech industry.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/musk-openai-trial-intense-questioning/">Elon Musk and OpenAI executives face intense questioning in high-stakes trial</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran deploys drones in Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israeli military campaign

<p>Iran's drone deployment heightens regional instability, potentially impacting global shipping and prompting precautionary measures by Israel.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-deploys-drones-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-us-israeli-military-campaign/">Iran deploys drones in Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israeli military campaign</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US enforces Hormuz blockade amid escalating tensions with Iran

<p>The blockade exacerbates global trade disruptions, heightens geopolitical tensions, and influences market predictions on regional stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-enforces-hormuz-blockade-amid-escalating-tensions-with-iran/">US enforces Hormuz blockade amid escalating tensions with Iran</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Visa, Mastercard resume operations in Syria after 15-year hiatus

<p>The resumption of Visa and Mastercard in Syria could significantly boost economic recovery by enhancing global financial connectivity and trust.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/visa-mastercard-resume-syria-operations/">Visa, Mastercard resume operations in Syria after 15-year hiatus</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Putin hints Ukraine war may be nearing completion amid Trump-brokered ceasefire

<p>A potential ceasefire could stabilize global energy prices, impacting inflation and altering cryptocurrency dynamics as geopolitical risks recede.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/putin-ukraine-war-ceasefire-crypto-markets/">Putin hints Ukraine war may be nearing completion amid Trump-brokered ceasefire</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US-Iran tensions rise as energy secretary hints at military action

<p>Escalating US-Iran tensions could hinder diplomatic efforts, increase military conflict risks, and impact global energy markets significantly.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-iran-tensions-rise-as-energy-secretary-hints-at-military-action/">US-Iran tensions rise as energy secretary hints at military action</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Saylor Posts ‘Back to Work’ Signal as Strategy Eyes More Bitcoin After One-Week Pause

Michael Saylor posted “Back to work. BTC” on X Sunday, May 10, 2026, alongside an image of Strategy’s bitcoin holdings tracker, signaling the firm is resuming its aggressive accumulation after a one-week pause. Strategy Flips Switch to Accumulation Mode The social media post came alongside a chart showing Strategy, formerly known as Microstrategy, holding 818,334 [&#8230;]

Has Donald Trump been a net positive for Bitcoin or created an unbreakable partisan divide?

Has Donald Trump been net positive for Bitcoin? It is an uncomfortable question for many Bitcoin supporters, including me.My political criticisms of Trump are substantial and longstanding. They extend well beyond policy disagreements into questions about rhetoric, institutional conduct, and the broader political culture surrounding his presidency.None of that disappears because Bitcoin performed well during parts of his administration or because parts of the industry now view him as an ally. Sti

Pimco warns Iran war could lead Federal Reserve to raise rates

<p>Rising energy prices from geopolitical tensions could disrupt global economies, forcing central banks to reconsider monetary policies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/pimco-iran-war-fed-rate-hike/">Pimco warns Iran war could lead Federal Reserve to raise rates</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Alphabet poised to overtake Nvidia as world’s most valuable company

<p>Alphabet's strategic AI advancements and custom chip development could reshape tech industry dynamics, challenging Nvidia's market position.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/alphabet-nvidia-most-valuable-company/">Alphabet poised to overtake Nvidia as world&#8217;s most valuable company</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin Price Prospect: BTC Holds $80K While Momentum Starts Heating Up

Bitcoin hovered near $80,901 on May 10, 2026, just after 8 a.m. ET, while maintaining a broader bullish market structure across the daily, four-hour, and one-hour charts. With price action trapped between stubborn resistance and resilient support, traders are watching bitcoin behave like a caffeinated cat pacing near a closed door, clearly plotting its next [&#8230;]

Firefox finds 20 year old bug and patches 14 months of fixes in 30 days using Anthropic’s Mythos AI

Mozilla’s latest Firefox security update provides a rare glimpse into what happens when frontier AI capabilities reach defenders before attackers. The company said it fixed 423 Firefox security bugs in April after gaining access to Claude Mythos Preview, compared with roughly 420 fixes over the previous 14 months.That compression is the signal.The defensive side did in one month what had previously taken more than a year, then disclosed a sample of the bugs to show the depth of latent risk still

BlackRock looks to sidestep Clarity yield issues, filing for two new tokenized money market funds

BlackRock is accelerating its push to bring Wall Street yields to the blockchain, filing paperwork with US regulators to introduce a pair of tokenized money market funds.The move represents a major escalation in the asset management giant's strategy to bridge traditional financial instruments with the rapidly expanding digital asset ecosystem.According to May 8 filings submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the world’s largest asset manager intends to issue digital shares for

JPMorgan, Mastercard and Ripple complete cross-border XRP tokenized Treasury settlement

Ondo Finance said Ripple has redeemed OUSG on XRP Ledger and received a USD payout in Singapore through Mastercard and Kinexys by J.P. Morgan.The May 6 pilot tested whether a tokenized fund redemption on a public blockchain could trigger a bank-account payout across borders and banks, using a transaction path that Ondo said operated outside traditional banking windows.Ondo said the XRP Ledger leg processed in under five seconds. The cash leg stayed inside bank infrastructure, moving through Mast

Iran strikes tanker off Doha as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

<p>Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize regional security and impact global oil markets, increasing geopolitical risks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-strikes-tanker-off-doha-as-tensions-rise-in-strait-of-hormuz/">Iran strikes tanker off Doha as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Privacy Narrative Makes Comeback, Ton Jumps, Clarity Comes Into View, and More – Week in Review

Crypto markets saw a packed week across policy, majors, stablecoins, and privacy assets. Senate Banking reportedly moved closer to action on the CLARITY Act, with stablecoin rewards, ethics rules, and SEC/CFTC jurisdiction still in focus. TON rallied after Pavel Durov moved Telegram deeper into the network, while John Bollinger called a new bitcoin bull market [&#8230;]

Iran warns of transit difficulties in Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade tensions

<p>Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil supply, heightening geopolitical instability and impacting market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-warns-of-transit-difficulties-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-us-blockade-tensions/">Iran warns of transit difficulties in Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>