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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

Spencer Pratt: Wildfire management relies on proper air support, political service should be a civic duty, and addressing homelessness requires mandatory drug treatment | All-In Podcast

Spencer Pratt's campaign sparks a powerful public movement amid wildfire mismanagement and homelessness crisis in Los Angeles.The post Spencer Pratt: Wildfire management relies on proper air support, political service should be a civic duty, and addressing homelessness requires mandatory drug treatment | All-In Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

xAI partners with Cursor in $10 billion deal to supercharge AI coding capabilities

<p>The partnership could significantly enhance AI development efficiency, diversify revenue streams, and reshape investor expectations in tech sectors.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/xai-cursor-ai-coding-partnership/">xAI partners with Cursor in $10 billion deal to supercharge AI coding capabilities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iranian drones strike South Korean ship in Strait of Hormuz, tensions rise

<p>Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global shipping routes and escalate geopolitical conflicts, affecting regional stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iranian-drones-strike-south-korean-ship-in-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-rise/">Iranian drones strike South Korean ship in Strait of Hormuz, tensions rise</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump attacks Fox News, Khanna, Maher, Jeffries in latest verbal barrage

<p>Trump's pattern of public insults highlights deepening political tensions, influencing prediction markets and reflecting polarized discourse.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-attacks-fox-news-khanna-maher-jeffries-in-latest-verbal-barrage/">Trump attacks Fox News, Khanna, Maher, Jeffries in latest verbal barrage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US stock futures decline as Trump rejects Iran deal response

<p>Market volatility underscores geopolitical tensions' impact on global finance, highlighting risks to economic stability and investor sentiment.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-stock-futures-decline-trump-iran-deal/">US stock futures decline as Trump rejects Iran deal response</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Donald Trump to discuss Iran war with Xi Jinping during Beijing visit

<p>The summit's outcome could significantly impact global oil markets and US-China relations, influencing economic stability and geopolitical dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-xi-beijing-summit-iran/">Donald Trump to discuss Iran war with Xi Jinping during Beijing visit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Oil jumps after Trump calls Iran’s peace offer ‘unacceptable’

<p>Rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions could drive increased volatility in global markets, influencing both traditional and digital assets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/oil-jumps-trump-iran-peace-offer/">Oil jumps after Trump calls Iran&#8217;s peace offer &#8216;unacceptable&#8217;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Cerebras Systems raises IPO price range amid massive oversubscription for AI chipmaker

<p>Cerebras' IPO success highlights a significant capital shift towards AI, potentially straining crypto projects reliant on venture funding.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/cerebras-systems-ipo-price-range-increase/">Cerebras Systems raises IPO price range amid massive oversubscription for AI chipmaker</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

‘Internet Pro’: Inside Iran’s Controversial New Two-Tiered Web System

Iranians are still affected by these connection restrictions, and now there’s a new way for Iranians to access the internet: a two-tier system called “Internet Pro,” that allows pre-approved users to navigate the internet with fewer restrictions, causing divisions among Iranian regime officials. Iranian Internet Blockade Continues As Government Enforces Two-Tiered System The Iranian internet [&#8230;]

UK, France to lead multinational mission for Hormuz ship escorts

<p>The multinational mission underscores a shift towards collaborative maritime security, potentially stabilizing global oil trade routes.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/uk-france-to-lead-multinational-mission-for-hormuz-ship-escorts/">UK, France to lead multinational mission for Hormuz ship escorts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell defends central bank independence amid Trump pressure

<p>The Fed's independence battle could reshape U.S. monetary policy, impacting inflation, market stability, and the legal limits of presidential power.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/powell-defends-fed-independence-trump-pressure/">Federal Reserve&#8217;s Jerome Powell defends central bank independence amid Trump pressure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

BAYC, Cryptopunks, and MAYC Floor Prices Climb as Blue-Chip NFT Demand Returns

Several so-called blue-chip non-fungible token ( NFT) assets have gained ground in floor value over the last 30 days as some traders argue NFT prices may have finally located a floor. Over the last month, or since April 10, Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFTs have advanced from $14,300 to today’s floor value of $25,150. [&#8230;]

After the $16.5 billion in exploits, DeFi is now being forced toward the controls it once resisted

The rsETH crisis resulted in $200 million in bad debt on Aave's books, despite not a single line of its contracts misbehaving.On Apr. 18, attackers that Chainalysis preliminarily linked to Lazarus compromised RPC infrastructure, forced a failover to poisoned nodes via DDoS, and injected false data into a 1-of-1 DVN configuration on KelpDAO's rsETH bridge.The forged message released approximately 116,500 rsETH, and Aave's incident report confirmed that Ethereum accepted nonce 308 while the Unicha

CLARITY Act Poll: 52% Support, 70% Say US Should Have Passed Crypto Legislation

Voters showed broad support for the CLARITY Act after Harrisx found 52% backed the crypto market structure bill after reviewing a policy summary of the proposal, while 11% opposed it. The survey also found 70% said the United States should already have passed clear cryptocurrency legislation. Voters Link Crypto Rules to U.S. Financial Leadership Harrisx, [&#8230;]

Trump Tells Reporters Gas Is ‘Way Down’ — US Pump Prices Say Otherwise

The U.S. national average price for regular unleaded gasoline reached $4.52 per gallon on May 10, 2026, directly contradicting President Donald Trump’s assertion that prices had dropped sharply. U.S. Gas Prices Are up $1.40 From Last Year Trump made the claim during a press exchange this week when reporters asked about his Middle East strategy [&#8230;]

Morgan Stanley’s MSBT ends first trading month with 0 outflows amid Bitcoin ETFs 6-week inflow streak

The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust completed its first month of trading without a single day of net outflows, providing an early test case for how a Wall Street bank’s brand, pricing, and distribution network can alter the competitive landscape of the digital-asset market.The product, trading under the ticker MSBT, launched on April 8 and has since attracted about $193 million in net inflows, while managing over $240 million in assets.Data from SoSoValue shows the fund's inaugural month included 1

Stablecoin Market Adds $2 Billion in 7 Days as USDT Holds Near $190 Billion

After hovering slightly above the $320 billion threshold last week, the stablecoin sector pulled in more than $2 billion in fresh capital over the past seven days. Data from Defillama shows the stablecoin economy now carries a combined market capitalization of $322.74 billion. Stablecoin Market Starts Swelling Again As of this weekend, tether ( USDT) [&#8230;]

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>