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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

Germany convenes national security council over energy crisis

<p>Germany's energy crisis elevates security concerns, highlighting potential economic instability without immediate ECB policy shifts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/germany-convenes-national-security-council-over-energy-crisis/">Germany convenes national security council over energy crisis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran uranium surrender faces unprecedented US challenge by April 2026: WSJ

<p>The uncertainty surrounding Iran's uranium surrender highlights significant geopolitical and diplomatic challenges for the U.S. and allies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-uranium-surrender-faces-unprecedented-us-challenge-by-april-2026-wsj/">Iran uranium surrender faces unprecedented US challenge by April 2026: WSJ</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US-Israel war on Iran disrupts energy, claims thousands of lives

<p>The conflict exacerbates global instability, impacting energy markets and heightening geopolitical tensions with potential for further escalation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-israel-war-on-iran-disrupts-energy-claims-thousands-of-lives/">US-Israel war on Iran disrupts energy, claims thousands of lives</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Starmer faces Commons showdown over Mandelson vetting scandal

<p>Starmer's leadership stability is under scrutiny, with potential shifts in party dynamics and market confidence affecting future prospects.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/starmer-faces-commons-showdown-over-mandelson-vetting-scandal/">Starmer faces Commons showdown over Mandelson vetting scandal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran postpones Khamenei burial amid airstrike fears

<p>The postponed burial highlights regime instability, raising concerns about leadership continuity and potential shifts in power dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-postpones-khamenei-burial-amid-airstrike-fears/">Iran postpones Khamenei burial amid airstrike fears</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran accuses US of ceasefire violation with naval blockade

<p>The accusation strains US-Iran relations, impacting diplomatic prospects and market stability, while highlighting geopolitical tensions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-accuses-us-of-ceasefire-violation-with-naval-blockade/">Iran accuses US of ceasefire violation with naval blockade</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

New Bulgarian coalition claims victory, Radev’s path to PM requires talks

<p>Radev's potential premiership could reshape Bulgaria's EU and NATO relations, highlighting the impact of domestic politics on international alliances.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/new-bulgarian-coalition-claims-victory-radevs-path-to-pm-requires-talks/">New Bulgarian coalition claims victory, Radev&#8217;s path to PM requires talks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran unable to bury Khamenei 50 days after death amid leadership crisis

<p>Iran's leadership crisis highlights vulnerabilities, risking further instability and potential regime change amid internal chaos.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-unable-to-bury-khamenei-50-days-after-death-amid-leadership-crisis/">Iran unable to bury Khamenei 50 days after death amid leadership crisis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran fires on tankers as US plans to board Iran-linked vessels in Hormuz

<p>Rising tensions in Hormuz could disrupt global oil supply chains, impacting market stability and prompting international diplomatic efforts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-fires-on-tankers-as-us-plans-to-board-iran-linked-vessels-in-hormuz/">Iran fires on tankers as US plans to board Iran-linked vessels in Hormuz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz, exits talks, accuses US of attack plans

<p>The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and halted negotiations heighten geopolitical tensions, risking economic instability and potential conflict.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-shuts-strait-of-hormuz-exits-talks-accuses-us-of-attack-plans/">Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz, exits talks, accuses US of attack plans</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Crypto traders spend $9.7B on fees as the next Bitcoin drawdown will expose which on-chain costs are real

Users paid $9.7 billion in on-chain fees in the first half of 2025, up 41% year over year and the second-highest total on record.1kx projects more than $32 billion in on-chain fees for 2026, driven by accelerating application growth. That growth has pushed the word &#8220;revenue&#8221; into every crypto investor pitch deck, every sector report, and every valuation conversation.The report added that a Bitcoin drawdown may stress-test protocol fees.1kx's April sector analysis finds that nearly ev

TIm Draper’s $250,000 BTC Call, New Whale Data, and More – Week In Review

Bitcoin’s latest rebound is running into resistance as whale deposits to exchanges surge, while Tim Draper has revived his $250,000 BTC call on a longer timeline. Grayscale says Elon Musk’s X could become a deeper crypto-finance platform, and Kraken sees a Fed leadership shift as a possible macro catalyst for digital assets. At the same [&#8230;]

DeFi Lender Aave Battles Withdrawal Crisis After KelpDAO rsETH Exploit

Aave, one of DeFi’s largest lending protocols, is managing a liquidity crisis and an estimated $177 million to $200 million in bad debt after attackers siphoned 116,500 rsETH from Kelp’s bridge on Saturday, deposited the tokens on Aave V3 as collateral, and borrowed wrapped ether (WETH) against them. Key Takeaways: Attackers obtained 116,500 rsETH from [&#8230;]

Morgan Stanley’s $116M Bitcoin ETF debut is tiny next to $1.9T, and that’s why Wall Street will notice

Morgan Stanley launched its spot Bitcoin ETF on Apr. 8 on NYSE Arca, calling MSBT the first cryptocurrency ETP from a US bank-affiliated asset manager and pricing its sponsor fee at 0.14%, the lowest Bitcoin ETP sponsor fee.By Apr. 16, Farside Investors' data showed cumulative net inflows of $116 million across seven trading sessions.Against Morgan Stanley Investment Management's $1.9 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2025, that figure represents roughly 0.006% of the platform.

Is crude heading back to $100? Crypto traders drive $500M weekend Hyperliquid oil bets over Strait of Hormuz closure

Crypto traders traded more than $500 million in synthetic oil futures over the weekend on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, betting that renewed military conflict in the Middle East could push crude prices back to $100 a barrel.The surge in blockchain-based trading followed Iran's abrupt decision to shut the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, reversing a reopening announced just a day earlier.Reports of attacks on vessels near the vital waterway sent investors scrambling for ways to

Bitcoin Network Eases as Difficulty Slides 2.43% and Hashprice Rises 13.65% 

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty eased this week, declining 2.43% from the prior target and settling at 135.59 trillion. This adjustment comes on the heels of the previous epoch’s 3.87% increase and marks the fifth downward revision recorded this year. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin difficulty fell 2.43% to 135.59T on April 17, 2026, easing mining conditions. Hashrateindex.com shows [&#8230;]

‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’ — Trump Warns Iran to Accept Deal or Lose Every Bridge and Power Plant

President Donald Trump threatened Sunday to destroy every power plant and bridge in Iran after Iranian gunboats fired on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing a fragile Pakistan-brokered ceasefire to the edge of collapse. Key Takeaways: Trump threatened to destroy every power plant and bridge in Iran if the country rejects a proposed [&#8230;]

Bitcoin network activity just hit an 8-year low — has Wall Street replaced retail in the market?

Bitcoin's network just recorded its lowest activity in eight years, and the price has barely flinched.CryptoQuant flagged that active BTC addresses hit their lowest level since 2016 on Apr. 8. At the same time, Glassnode's latest 24-hour reading puts active addresses at 661,313, a number that, set against a price near $78,000, produces one of the more uncomfortable charts in recent crypto history.The reading that quiet networks are quiet markets misses what has changed structurally. A growing sh

President vows all means to end Middle East conflict amid ceasefire talks

<p>The president's commitment to diplomacy highlights potential for de-escalation, but market skepticism suggests uncertain outcomes ahead.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/president-vows-all-means-to-end-middle-east-conflict-amid-ceasefire-talks/">President vows all means to end Middle East conflict amid ceasefire talks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>