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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

Scope Markets Loses Trade Solutions Head to GTCFX in Second Exec Exit Within a Month

GTCFX has appointed Manglai Manglai as Head of TradeSolutions, bringing in a veteran operations professional with over six years ofexperience in trade execution and broker operations. The appointment tookeffect in January 2026.Manglai joins GTCFX after spending six and a half years atScope Markets, part of the ROSTRO Group, where he held progressively seniorroles in Cyprus. He most recently served as Head of Trade Solutions at ScopeMarkets from May 2024 to January 2026.Scope Markets has seen sev

Marex Names Alex Salomon to Lead First Prime Services Push in Israel

Marex Grouphas appointed Alex Salomon to lead prime services sales in Israel, putting adedicated salesperson on the ground in Tel Aviv for the first time as theLondon-listed broker expands the institutional franchise it has been assemblingsince acquiring Cowen's prime brokerage business in 2023.Singapore Summit: Meet the largestAPAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)Salomonwill cover Israeli hedge funds, family offices, asset managers andinstitutional clients from the firm's Tel Aviv

Strategy signals potential bitcoin sale for tax-loss harvesting

<p>The potential tax-loss harvesting by Strategy highlights the need for regulatory clarity on crypto tax rules, impacting future corporate strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/strategy-bitcoin-tax-loss-harvesting/">Strategy signals potential bitcoin sale for tax-loss harvesting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitmine crosses 4.3% of total ETH supply as staking revenues hit $319 million annually

<p>Bitmine's significant ETH holdings and staking revenues highlight the growing influence of crypto-native systems on global financial architecture.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ethereum-staking-revenues-hit/">Bitmine crosses 4.3% of total ETH supply as staking revenues hit $319 million annually</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Crypto.com secures UAE license for Dubai government crypto payments

<p>Dubai's crypto payment integration could accelerate its cashless strategy, modernizing financial infrastructure and boosting fintech growth.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/crypto-com-uae-license-dubai-government-payments/">Crypto.com secures UAE license for Dubai government crypto payments</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Circle Q1 Revenue Rises as USDC Transaction Volume Jumps 263%

Circle reported higher first-quarter revenue and reserve income as USDC activity surged across its network. Total revenue and reserve income reached $694 million, up 20% year over year, while USDC onchain transaction volume rose 263% to $21.5 trillion. USDC Growth Drives Circle Revenue and Reserve Income Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) announced on May [&#8230;]

Tyler Goodspeed: Recessions are not cyclical, the 2008 crisis was predictable, and false patterns mislead economic forecasting | Macro Musings

Recessions are unpredictable deviations, not inevitable cycles, challenging traditional economic theories and forecasting methods.The post Tyler Goodspeed: Recessions are not cyclical, the 2008 crisis was predictable, and false patterns mislead economic forecasting | Macro Musings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran war disrupts global jet fuel supplies, threatens summer travel

<p>The conflict's impact on jet fuel supply may lead to prolonged airspace closures, affecting global travel and economic stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-war-disrupts-global-jet-fuel-supplies-threatens-summer-travel/">Iran war disrupts global jet fuel supplies, threatens summer travel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

CLARITY Act’s markup progress now hinges on these Democrat lawmakers

The CLARITY Act is heading back to the Senate Banking Committee on May 14 after months of stalled negotiations, putting a small group of Democrats at the center of the crypto industry’s push for a federal market-structure law.The markup comes after the bill was slowed by disputes over stablecoin rewards, anti-money laundering safeguards and ethics provisions.Those fights have turned a committee vote that Republicans may be able to win on numbers into a broader test of whether the measure can att

Iran threatens permanent closure of Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

<p>Heightened tensions over the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize global oil markets, increase military conflict risks, and strain US-Iran relations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-threatens-permanent-closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-amid-us-blockade/">Iran threatens permanent closure of Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US Treasury Secretary Bessent meets Japan’s Takaichi Tuesday to discuss yen stability and economic security

<p>The meeting could strengthen US-Japan ties, impacting global economic security and influencing future currency stabilization efforts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bessent-meets-japan-takaichi-yen-stability/">US Treasury Secretary Bessent meets Japan&#8217;s Takaichi Tuesday to discuss yen stability and economic security</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

ECB’s Kocher signals potential rate hike if inflation outlook worsens

<p>A potential ECB rate hike could strengthen the euro, impacting global markets and speculative assets, while geopolitical tensions add uncertainty.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ecb-kocher-rate-hike-inflation-crypto/">ECB&#8217;s Kocher signals potential rate hike if inflation outlook worsens</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran sees no clear horizon for US political agreement amid nuclear deal doubts

<p>The diplomatic stalemate may exacerbate regional tensions, hinder economic recovery, and impact global energy markets due to uncertainty.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-sees-no-clear-horizon-for-us-political-agreement-amid-nuclear-deal-doubts/">Iran sees no clear horizon for US political agreement amid nuclear deal doubts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran sets firm conditions for US talks amid rising tensions

<p>Iran's firm conditions for US talks suggest prolonged regional tensions and limited diplomatic progress, impacting global geopolitical stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-sets-firm-conditions-for-us-talks-amid-rising-tensions/">Iran sets firm conditions for US talks amid rising tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Circle Pulls $222 Million From Blackrock and A16z to Launch Arc Blockchain at $3B Valuation

Circle Internet Group raised $222 million in a private presale of its ARC token, tied to a new stablecoin-native layer-one (L1) blockchain called Arc, at a fully diluted valuation of $3 billion. Circle Closes $222M Token Presale With a Dozen Institutional Backers at $3B FDV The company disclosed the raise on May 11, 2026, alongside [&#8230;]

Lyrie Completes $2 Million Preseed Round to Build the Security Layer for the AI Agent Era

Lyrie.ai (https://lyrie.ai/), the autonomous cybersecurity platform developed by OTT Cybersecurity LLC, today announced the completion of a $2 million pre-seed funding round and the company’s official exit from stealth. The raise will support continued platform development, security research team expansion, and the operationalization of the Agent Trust Protocol across Lyrie’s platform and partner ecosystem.The company is preparing a Series A round to scale deployment across enterprise and govern

Strategy (MSTR) Buys $43 Million More Bitcoin After Saylor Defends Potential BTC Sales

Bitcoin MagazineStrategy (MSTR) Buys $43 Million More Bitcoin After Saylor Defends Potential BTC SalesStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) purchased 535 bitcoin for approximately $43.0 million at an average price of $80,340 per coin, the company disclosed Monday in a Form 8-K filing. The firm now holds 818,869 BTC, acquired for roughly $61.86 billion at an average cost of $75,540 per bitcoin, and has recorded a bitcoin yield of 9.4% year-to-date in 2026.The acquisition was funded through $0.1 million raised

Strategy Adds 535 BTC for $43M, Saylor Pushes Total Holdings to 818,869 Bitcoin

Strategy, the Virginia-based business intelligence firm led by Michael Saylor, acquired 535 bitcoin for approximately $43 million, paying roughly $80,340 per coin and bringing its total treasury to 818,869 BTC. Michael Saylor’s Strategy Adds 535 Bitcoin After ‘Back to Work’ Post on X Saylor posted “Back to work” on X on May 10, signaling another [&#8230;]

US Forex Deposits Climb in March as tastyfx Leads Broker Rebound

Customerdeposits held by US retail forex brokers climbed to $488.59 million in March2026, a 2.2% increase from February that extended a two-month recovery off themulti-year trough recorded in January. The latestreading from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) pulls the industryback toward the $500 million mark, although total deposits remain 7.8% belowthe $530.11 million reported in March 2025.Singapore Summit: Meet the largestAPAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)The mon