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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

Dogecoin Price Hints at Comeback Despite Broader Crypto Market Weakness

The Dogecoin price has seen a slight decline today, aligning with the broader crypto market.This plunge is mainly driven by the Bitcoin price crash and rising selling pressure.Technical patterns indicate that DOGE is preparing for a rebound. A reversal in the Dogecoin price may soon be on the horizon amid the ongoing crypto market slowdown. The memecoin recently experienced a dip, mainly because of the Bitcoin price crash.Nevertheless, a few technical aspects are now coming into play in the Doge

Oil Prices Bounce as Middle East Conflict Reignites

Markets reacted swiftly to the reactivation of the hostilities in the Middle East: oil futures for both WTI and Brent benchmarks rose as President Trump announced that an Iranian-flagged cargo ship named TOUSKA had been attacked, with the Iranian regime allegedly retaliating by attacking U.S. ships with drones. Key Takeaways: The U.S. Navy attacked the […]

After $290M KelpDAO Breach, LayerZero Scrambles to Shield Network

The KelpDAO attack was possible because the DeFi platform used only 1-verifier setup instead of multiple.Hackers used fake data and DDoS to trick the system.LayerZero issued a statement and confirmed that the issue was isolated and no other apps or assets have been affected.LayerZero has issued a detailed statement today, April 20, 2026, regarding the massive $290 million exploit which targeted KelpDAO’s rsETH assets on April 18, 2026. This attack, attributed to North Korea’s notorio

Bitcoin Price Slips at $74K as Iran Tensions Weigh on BTC Markets

Bitcoin price slipped at 74k as geopolitical tensions rise after Iran rejects US peace talks, pressuring risk crypto assets.Over $121M in BTC liquidations accelerates downside amid leveraged positions.ETF inflows remain strong, offering support despite short-term volatility.Bitcoin slipped briefly below the $74,000 mark over the past 24 hours, as global tensions weighed on investor sentiment. The crypto fell 1.47% to trade at $74,579.98. Even as the overall market showed only a mild pullback, th

Coinbase Starts Rolling out AI Agents Modeled After ‘Legendary’ Employees

According to Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong, the company is currently testing a rollout of AI agents that can be present in virtual environments, including Slack and email. The first two agents are modeled after two former employees, co-founder Fred Ehrsam and Balaji Srinivasan. Key Takeaways: Coinbase tests AI Slack agents mimicking ex-employees, setting […]

Tokyo Offers Subsidies to Companies Promoting Digital Yen Usage

With this initiative, the Metropolitan Government of Tokyo seeks to establish a healthy market for stablecoins, which are expected to serve as a new payment infrastructure and promote the establishment of a digital yen-based economy. Key Takeaways: Tokyo launched 40M yen subsidies for stablecoins, aiming to build a future digital economic zone. After a 1st […]

How Trade Tech Solutions Built a Custom, Scalable Infrastructure for Tickblaze

The prop firm trading industry is evolving rapidly, but most firms are still running on fragmented technology stacks that were never designed to scale.As trading volumes increase and business models become more complex, the limitations of legacy systems become clear: disconnected tools, manual processes, and lack of real-time visibility.Trade Tech Solutions was built to solve this problem, by providing a unified, migration-ready infrastructure that allows prop firms and brokers to launch, migrat

Report: NYDIG Close to Buying Alcoa’s Massena New York Smelter Site for Bitcoin Mining Operations

Alcoa Corp. is in advanced talks to sell its idled Massena East aluminum smelter site in upstate New York to NYDIG, the bitcoin mining and digital asset infrastructure firm, according to Bloomberg. Key Takeaways: According to a recent report, Alcoa is in advanced talks to sell its Massena East smelter site to NYDIG, with a […]

FxPro UK’s 2025 Trading Volume Touches $87B, Earns £33K from Inactive Accounts

Its profit, however, more than doubled due to an increase in interest income.The trading activities of FxPro’s UK unit received a boost in 2025, with annual trading volumes rising 7 per cent to $87 billion. The broker cited “elevated market volatility stemming from ongoing geopolitical tensions, including the Gaza-Israel conflict and broader instability in the Middle East” as the driver of the rise in client activity on its platform.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and t

Nvidia Releases Nemotron 3 Super, a 120B Open AI Model Built for Agentic Workloads

Nvidia has released Nemotron 3 Super, a 120 billion total parameter open hybrid model designed to cut the compute cost of running artificial intelligence (AI) agents at scale. Key Takeaways: Nvidia released Nemotron 3 Super, a 120B-parameter open MoE model activating only 12.7B parameters per forward pass. Nemotron 3 Super delivers up to 7.5x more […]

Aave Drops 11% as Risk-off Mood and rsETH Hack Concerns Weigh

AAVE falls to $90.25, as the broader crypto continues to decline.Primary factor leading to AAVE’s dip is the recent rsETH incident and whale withdrawals that reduced liquidity and TVL.Price risks further drop if key $90 support fails to hold.Aave had an especially steep drop in the past 24 hours, down 11% to trade at $90.25. That decline was more pronounced than the crypto market, which slipped by around 2.25% over the same time. The financial move shows a definitive change in investor trends, w

Upcoming ‘Bitcoin’ Movie With Casey Affleck, Gal Gadot Probes Satoshi’s Identity

A film exploring Bitcoin’s origins is moving toward global release while spotlighting the mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto. Starring Gal Gadot and Casey Affleck, it revisits Craig Wright’s contested claims and their impact on Bitcoin’s identity. Key Takeaways: New Bitcoin film stars Casey Affleck and Gal Gadot, probing Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity. Craig Wright’s disputed role deepens […]

US forces destroy drug vessel in Caribbean, killing three narco-terrorists

<p>The operation signals sustained U.S. military activity against narco-terrorism, impacting market predictions on future military actions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-forces-destroy-drug-vessel-in-caribbean-killing-three-narco-terrorists/">US forces destroy drug vessel in Caribbean, killing three narco-terrorists</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

UAE seeks US financial aid amid escalating Iran conflict

<p>The UAE's financial aid request highlights regional instability, potentially complicating diplomatic efforts and impacting global oil markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/uae-seeks-us-financial-aid-amid-escalating-iran-conflict/">UAE seeks US financial aid amid escalating Iran conflict</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Starmer faces UK parliament amid calls for resignation over Mandelson appointment

<p>Starmer's leadership faces increased scrutiny, potentially destabilizing Labour's political strategy and impacting future electoral prospects.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/starmer-faces-uk-parliament-amid-calls-for-resignation-over-mandelson/">Starmer faces UK parliament amid calls for resignation over Mandelson appointment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran fires warning shots at French vessel in Strait of Hormuz

<p>Iran's actions heighten geopolitical tensions, complicating naval strategies for the UK and allies, and impacting market perceptions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-fires-warning-shots-at-french-vessel-in-strait-of-hormuz/">Iran fires warning shots at French vessel in Strait of Hormuz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran refuses talks as US blockade remains, studies Ukraine tactics

<p>Iran's refusal to negotiate amid the US blockade heightens geopolitical tensions, complicating potential diplomatic resolutions and market stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-refuses-talks-as-us-blockade-remains-studies-ukraine-tactics/">Iran refuses talks as US blockade remains, studies Ukraine tactics</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Military activities in Strait of Hormuz drive bets on $160 WTI crude oil in April

<p>Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize global oil markets, impacting economies reliant on stable energy prices.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/military-activities-in-strait-of-hormuz-drive-bets-on-160-wti-crude-oil-in-april/">Military activities in Strait of Hormuz drive bets on $160 WTI crude oil in April</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Tehran rallies bolster regime support amid US-Israeli tensions

<p>Tehran's rallies highlight internal regime stability, reducing the likelihood of leadership change and impacting geopolitical market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/tehran-rallies-bolster-regime-support-amid-us-israeli-tensions/">Tehran rallies bolster regime support amid US-Israeli tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>