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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 forces board second tanker suspected of carrying Iranian oil

<p>Increased U.S. naval actions could heighten tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil markets and regional stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-forces-board-second-tanker-suspected-of-carrying-iranian-oil/">US forces board second tanker suspected of carrying Iranian oil</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US-Iran standoff intensifies with ship seizures in Strait of Hormuz

<p>The escalating US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz risk destabilizing regional security and impacting global oil markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-iran-standoff-intensifies-with-ship-seizures-in-strait-of-hormuz/">US-Iran standoff intensifies with ship seizures in Strait of Hormuz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Peter Diamandis: Institutions struggle to adapt to rapid tech changes, AI will generate more content than humanity’s history by 2028, and decentralization is key to achieving abundance | Raoul Pal

AI's rapid growth threatens to outpace existing institutions, demanding urgent adaptation for future stability.The post Peter Diamandis: Institutions struggle to adapt to rapid tech changes, AI will generate more content than humanity&#8217;s history by 2028, and decentralization is key to achieving abundance | Raoul Pal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Lebanon-Israel talks stall as ceasefire violations rise

<p>Stalled talks and rising tensions could destabilize regional peace efforts, challenging assumptions of a secure ceasefire agreement.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/lebanon-israel-talks-stall-as-ceasefire-violations-rise/">Lebanon-Israel talks stall as ceasefire violations rise</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran bars nuclear issues from US talks, impacting uranium enrichment deadline

<p>The exclusion of nuclear issues from US-Iran talks may hinder diplomatic progress and increase geopolitical tensions, affecting global stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-bars-nuclear-issues-from-us-talks-impacting-uranium-enrichment-deadline/">Iran bars nuclear issues from US talks, impacting uranium enrichment deadline</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

France to host Lebanon conference on sovereignty, Hezbollah disarmament

<p>The conference could strengthen international diplomatic efforts, potentially stabilizing regional tensions and influencing Middle Eastern geopolitics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/france-to-host-lebanon-conference-on-sovereignty-hezbollah-disarmament/">France to host Lebanon conference on sovereignty, Hezbollah disarmament</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Pentagon: Clearing Iranian mines in Strait of Hormuz may take over six months

<p>Prolonged mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz could significantly disrupt global oil supply chains, impacting market stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/pentagon-clearing-iranian-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz-may-take-over-six-months/">Pentagon: Clearing Iranian mines in Strait of Hormuz may take over six months</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran warns of IRGC threat to US vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

<p>Heightened IRGC threats exacerbate regional instability, reducing prospects for Strait of Hormuz traffic normalization and diplomatic resolutions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-warns-of-irgc-threat-to-us-vessels-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-tensions/">Iran warns of IRGC threat to US vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Tether Freezes $344M in USDT Amid Enforcement Push

Tether freezed $344 million in USDT today, April 23, 2026.Bitcoin and Ethereum dipped slightly after this news came out.The move pushes compliance trust but raises concerns about decentralization.Tether, the issuer of the world&#8217;s largest stablecoin USDT, announced today, April 23, 2026, on social media platform X that it froze more than $344 million across two blockchain addresses coordination with the US Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) and other US law enforcement agencies.Tether S

Netanyahu’s rhetoric on Christians, Lebanon ops draw Polymarket attention

<p>Netanyahu's rhetoric and military actions may signal potential political shifts, impacting regional stability and international relations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/netanyahus-rhetoric-on-christians-lebanon-ops-draw-polymarket-attention/">Netanyahu&#8217;s rhetoric on Christians, Lebanon ops draw Polymarket attention</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Eyal Zamir, Dan Caine, Brad Cooper lead military strategy against Iran

<p>The military strategy against Iran may lead to regional instability and economic uncertainty, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/eyal-zamir-dan-caine-brad-cooper-lead-military-strategy-against-iran/">Eyal Zamir, Dan Caine, Brad Cooper lead military strategy against Iran</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Sam Bankman-Fried Drops New Trial Motion as FTX Portfolio Hypothetical Goes Viral

Sam Bankman-Fried withdrew his pro se Rule 33 motion for a new trial this week, preserving the right to refile after his pending appeal is resolved. Key Takeaways: Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) withdrew his Rule 33 new trial motion on April 22, 2026, without prejudice, preserving the right to refile after his Second Circuit appeal concludes. [&#8230;]

Tether Freezes $344 Million in USDT With OFAC and US Law Enforcement

Tether froze more than $344 million in USDT across two blockchain addresses on April 23, 2026, acting on information shared by U.S. authorities tied to unlawful conduct. Key Takeaways: Tether froze $344 million in USDT on April 23, 2026, in coordination with OFAC and U.S. law enforcement. Tether has supported over 2,300 global cases, freezing [&#8230;]

Pantera Capital Urges London-Listed Satsuma to Offload $50 Million Bitcoin Treasury

Pantera Capital is urging London-listed bitcoin treasury firm Satsuma Technology to sell its remaining $50 million in bitcoin and return the proceeds to investors, according to Bloomberg. Key Takeaways: Pantera Capital is pressing LSE-listed Satsuma Technology to sell $50M in bitcoin. Satsuma raised $218M in a Pantera-backed round in 2025, with over $125M of the [&#8230;]

Bio Protocol Gains Momentum as AI-Driven DeSci Hype Builds

AI-designed ADHD drug sparked fresh investor interest in Bio Protocol&#8217;s BIO.Increase in volume indicates strong buying.The momentum for the token remains strong, but depends on sustained buying pressure.Bio Protocol&#8217;s native token $BIO surged significantly today. This rally has been fueled by the fresh hype around the project&#8217;s AI-powered push into decentralized science (DeSci). According to a post on social media platform X, a recent feature on Bankless and a viral X post from

Ontario Liberals Move to Ban iGaming Advertising Four Years After Privatization

An Ontario Liberal MPP introduced the Stop Harmful Gambling Advertising Act, a bill that would prohibit licensed online gambling operators and their marketing partners from advertising to Ontario residents. Ontario became the first Canadian province to introduce a privatized iGaming market in 2022, and the only one to date, with Alberta set to follow suit [&#8230;]

TEAMZ Summit 2026: Themes, Trends, and Takeaways

This article was written by Bitcoin.com News on behalf of TEAMZ Summit 2026. This is sponsored content produced by the Bitcoin.com News editorial team. Two days. Over 130 speakers. More than 10,000 attendees. But the most important question about any summit is not who attended – it is what they said, and whether it mattered. [&#8230;]

ADA Price Slips 2.95% as Cardano Expands Payments With Visa Card

Cardano launched a physical Visa debit card for ADA.ADA price fell 2.95% in 24 hours and stayed near session lows.Bears lead bulls, with the ADA price still moving inside a weak structure.During today’s Asian trading session, the ADA-3.23% opened at $0.25. This opening price did not hold, and the price entered a downward trend, settling below it. This dip comes at a time when Cardano has debuted a physical Visa debit card.Cardano Rolls Out Physical Visa Debit Card for PaymentsCardano has introdu

CHIP is available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that CHIP is available for trading on Kraken!Funding and tradingCHIP trading is live as of April 22, 2026.To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.&nbsp;Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost.Trade CHIP on KrakenHere’s some more information about this asset:USD.AI (CHIP)USD.AI (CHIP) is a permissionless lending protocol buil