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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

How Real Is The Quantum Threat?

Bitcoin MagazineHow Real Is The Quantum Threat?A new panel has officially been announced to take place at Bitcoin 2026 titled “How Real Is The Quantum Threat?” The conversation will bring together five voices at the center of one of the most actively debated technical questions in Bitcoin today, and the lineup reflects the full range of perspectives the topic demands. The panel features: Hunter Beast, a senior protocol engineer for the Anduro sidechain platform incubated by MARA, is

Premier League’s Last Gambling Shirt Season: £140M and a UK Crackdown

The 2025/26 Premier League season will mark an end to a lucrative era where gambling brands appeared on the front of matchday shirts, ending a commercial relationship worth over £140 million per season as 11 of 20 clubs prepare to strip betting logos from their kits. The voluntary ban takes effect from the 2026/27 campaign. […]

Iran claims downing of US jet, CENTCOM denies; tensions rise

<p>Market volatility reflects heightened geopolitical risks, with traders anticipating potential military escalation despite official denials.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-claims-downing-of-us-jet-centcom-denies-tensions-rise/">Iran claims downing of US jet, CENTCOM denies; tensions rise</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump’s $1.5T Defense Budget Push, Iran Warning Send Stocks, Gold, and Bitcoin Lower

Wall Street closed mostly lower on Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s national address vowing to hit Iran “extremely hard” reversed Wednesday’s brief optimism and pushed oil prices sharply higher. Oil Hits $111 a Barrel as Trump Speech Crushes April 1 De-escalation Rally Trump delivered the speech on Wednesday evening, warning Iran would be brought “back [&#8230;]

UN security council rejects force resolution; Iran to keep hormuz closed

<p>The rejection of the resolution exacerbates geopolitical tensions, increasing the likelihood of military escalation and market volatility.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/un-security-council-rejects-force-resolution-iran-to-keep-hormuz-closed/">UN security council rejects force resolution; Iran to keep hormuz closed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

MARA Conducts Ongoing Layoffs Following $1.1B Bitcoin Sale and Debt Reduction Push

Bitcoin MagazineMARA Conducts Ongoing Layoffs Following $1.1B Bitcoin Sale and Debt Reduction PushBitcoin miner MARA Holdings has begun a series of company-wide layoffs affecting multiple departments, according to reporting from Blockspace Media, marking the latest shift in the firm’s broader restructuring strategy.Sources familiar with the matter said the layoffs have been “ongoing” and executed in a piecemeal fashion, with at least two rounds taking place this week on Wednesday and Thursday. T

Outflows Return for Bitcoin ETFs With $174 Million Exit

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) fell back into outflows after two days of gains, dragging ether along with them. XRP also declined, while solana ETFs remained inactive. Ether Sees Renewed Selling as Bitcoin ETFs Lose $174 Million The early-week rebound for crypto ETFs did not last long. After two days of steady inflows, crypto ETFs turned [&#8230;]

USS ford prepares to rejoin operations near Iran

<p>The USS Ford's deployment signals potential regional instability, influencing market expectations of increased military engagement.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/uss-ford-prepares-to-rejoin-operations-near-iran/">USS ford prepares to rejoin operations near Iran</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran warns ceasefire may aid US regrouping; USS ford returns to sea

<p>Rising skepticism and distrust hinder diplomatic progress, complicating potential US-Iran peace efforts and impacting geopolitical stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-warns-ceasefire-may-aid-us-regrouping-uss-ford-returns-to-sea/">Iran warns ceasefire may aid US regrouping; USS ford returns to sea</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran’s armed forces warn ceasefire could aid US regrouping

<p>Iran's skepticism over ceasefire talks highlights geopolitical tensions, impacting market confidence and complicating diplomatic efforts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/irans-armed-forces-warn-ceasefire-could-aid-us-regrouping/">Iran&#8217;s armed forces warn ceasefire could aid US regrouping</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

XRP’s longest slump in a decade collides with Ripple’s $13 trillion institutional push

XRP is in its deepest losing streak in more than a decade, even as Ripple aggressively expands into corporate finance and institutional infrastructure. The disconnect is forcing a key market question: why isn’t that momentum showing up in price?XRP price is in its longest losing streak since 2014, a slide that has left one of the market’s oldest large-cap tokens searching for a fresh catalyst even as Ripple accelerates its push into corporate treasury, institutional trading, and cross-border pay

Iran hints at reopening Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire odds drop

<p>Iran's potential move could ease tensions, but skepticism persists, impacting market confidence and highlighting geopolitical uncertainties.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-hints-at-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-ceasefire-odds-drop/">Iran hints at reopening Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire odds drop</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Circle targets wrapped Bitcoin market with new cirBTC product

<p>Circle unveiled cirBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin product backed 1:1 by BTC, as it expands beyond USDC into DeFi and tokenized markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/circle-wrapped-bitcoin-product-announcement/">Circle targets wrapped Bitcoin market with new cirBTC product</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump’s ‘Stone Age’ Rhetoric Triggers $440M Crypto Wipeout as Bitcoin Slips Below $66,000

Bitcoin fell below $66,000 after Trump’s aggressive rhetoric on Iran, reversing gains from the prior day’s more conciliatory remarks. Analysts warn that bitcoin now acts as a barometer of risk, with $65,500 marked as a critical support level that could unleash cascading liquidations if breached. Market Volatility and Liquidations For the second straight day, President [&#8230;]

Iran threatens long-term strait closure as US plans tariffs

<p>Iran's strategic escalation and US economic measures heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets and ceasefire prospects.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-threatens-long-term-strait-closure-as-us-plans-tariffs/">Iran threatens long-term strait closure as US plans tariffs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

X to roll out auto-lock feature for first-time crypto mentions

<p>X plans to auto-lock and verify first-time crypto mentions as Head of Product Nikita Bier says the move could curb phishing scams on X.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/crypto-scam-prevention-auto-lock-accounts/">X to roll out auto-lock feature for first-time crypto mentions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Polymarket Brings TradFi Markets to Prediction Trading With Pyth Integration

Polymarket has integrated Pyth Network as the resolution source for a new category of traditional asset markets on its prediction platform, giving traders a data-backed way to speculate on U.S. equities, commodities, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Pyth Terminal Goes Live as Polymarket Adds Daily Close Markets for U.S. Stocks The partnership, announced Thursday, covers daily [&#8230;]

CFTC Sues Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois for Overreach on Prediction Markets

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filedlawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois, accusing them ofinterfering in markets under federal jurisdiction. The regulator claims thestates acted unlawfully by attempting to restrict or regulate designatedcontract markets (DCMs) that operate under CFTC approval.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)Federal Jurisdiction DisputeAccording to the CFTC, the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA)gr

Odds of US forces entering Iran by april 30 rise to 63% after trump’s speech

<p>Increased odds of US forces entering Iran could escalate geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets and international relations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/odds-of-us-forces-entering-iran-by-april-30-rise-to-63-after-trumps-speech/">Odds of US forces entering Iran by april 30 rise to 63% after trump&#8217;s speech</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>