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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

Juventus plans talks with PSG for Randal Kolo Muani transfer

<p>Juventus' pursuit of Kolo Muani highlights strategic club priorities and financial negotiations, impacting future transfer market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/juventus-psg-kolo-muani-transfer/">Juventus plans talks with PSG for Randal Kolo Muani transfer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

EU Weighs a Bloc-Wide 1% Gambling Tax as Europe Keeps Tightening on Sector

The European Union is weighing a uniform 1% tax on online gambling across all 27 member states – a proposal that has gained momentum in the bloc’s long-term budget talks, and the latest sign that Europe’s gambling crackdown is moving from national capitals to Brussels. From national crackdowns to a Brussels levy The European Union [&#8230;]

Haaland and Mbappe set for World Cup showdown in Boston

<p>The Haaland-Mbappe clash highlights the growing intersection of sports and digital assets, influencing both fan engagement and market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/haaland-mbappe-world-cup-showdown-boston/">Haaland and Mbappe set for World Cup showdown in Boston</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

UN halts Strait of Hormuz escorts after attack on Singapore cargo ship

<p>The suspension of UN escorts heightens regional instability, impacting global trade routes and increasing market uncertainty over maritime security.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/un-halts-strait-of-hormuz-escorts-after-attack-on-singapore-cargo-ship/">UN halts Strait of Hormuz escorts after attack on Singapore cargo ship</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

European Central Bank survey shows sharp drop in inflation expectations

<p>Lower inflation expectations may ease ECB's policy stance, potentially reducing bond yields and impacting euro's strength against the dollar.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ecb-survey-inflation-expectations-drop/">European Central Bank survey shows sharp drop in inflation expectations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Guillermo Ochoa breaks FIFA rule by wearing Legacy patch at World Cup

<p>FIFA's rule change for Ochoa's Legacy patch may set a precedent, potentially altering future criteria for World Cup player honors.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ochoa-fifa-legacy-patch-world-cup/">Guillermo Ochoa breaks FIFA rule by wearing Legacy patch at World Cup</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

ECB consumer expectations survey shows inflation perceptions climbing, and crypto markets should pay attention

<p>Rising inflation perceptions may pressure ECB policy, impacting economic stability and influencing crypto market dynamics amid consumer uncertainty.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ecb-consumer-expectations-survey-crypto-impact/">ECB consumer expectations survey shows inflation perceptions climbing, and crypto markets should pay attention</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

South Korea’s stock market rises 200% year-on-year amid AI chip rally

<p>The surge in South Korea's stock market highlights the risks of over-reliance on a few tech giants, posing potential volatility challenges.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/south-korea-stock-market-ai-chip-rally/">South Korea&#8217;s stock market rises 200% year-on-year amid AI chip rally</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

UK bond fund ownership records move onto Ethereum and Solana accessible 24/7

A UK investment manager with over £286 billion ($377B) in assets under management is testing a sharper version of fund tokenization with BAGEY: public blockchains are being used as part of the record that says who owns a regulated UK fund.That finally moves the tokenization debate into fund administration rather than distribution alone. A tokenized fund can still be a blockchain-shaped claim on a conventional product whose decisive ownership record sits elsewhere.Baillie Gifford is presenting a

The EU Rule That Will Reshape Every Broker’s Business Model. Are They Ready?

While the industry was busy debating prediction markets andcrypto convergence, Brussels quietly dropped a regulatory bomb. No fanfare. Noemergency sessions. Just a political agreement that changes the business ofrunning a retail broker from A to Z. Meet the Retail Investment Strategy. Agreed in December2025. And somehow still missing from most brokers’ radar.Here is the short version. The EU decided that retailinvestors deserve better. Fairer fees. Honest advertising. Clearer products.And somebo

Italy joins US-led Pax Silica AI initiative amid Trump tensions

<p>Italy's participation in Pax Silica highlights a strategic shift towards US-aligned tech ecosystems, potentially reshaping global supply chains.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/italy-joins-pax-silica-ai-initiative/">Italy joins US-led Pax Silica AI initiative amid Trump tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Manchester City signs Elliot Anderson for club-record £116M

<p>Manchester City's record signing of Anderson could inflate future transfer fees, impacting market dynamics and club financial strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/manchester-city-elliot-anderson-record-transfer/">Manchester City signs Elliot Anderson for club-record £116M</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

World Cup 2026 group stage grades: Every eliminated team ranked after early exit

<p>The expanded World Cup format accelerates eliminations, highlighting disparities in team performance and raising questions about competitive balance.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/world-cup-2026-eliminated-teams-grades/">World Cup 2026 group stage grades: Every eliminated team ranked after early exit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Jeff Bezos Wants Earth as a ‘Garden Planet’ by Moving Heavy Industry to Space

Speaking at VivaTech, Jeff Bezos argued that shifting heavy, polluting manufacturing off Earth and into space could free the planet to become a “garden planet.” The Blue Origin founder has tied the long-term idea to Gerard O’Neill’s 1970s space-colony concepts while also pointing to the $10 billion Bezos Earth Fund as his near-term climate bet, [&#8230;]

NAGA’s Audited Figures Pushed 2025 EBITDA 12% Higher

NAGA Group’s audited figures have pushed its 2025 EBITDA 12 per cent higher than the preliminary numbers, to EUR 3.7 million. The preliminary figure, published last February, was EUR 3.3 million.The audited revenue came in at EUR 62.4 million, lower than the previous year’s EUR 63.2 million, while the FX-adjusted figure was EUR 65.4 million.NAGA Is ProfitableInterestingly, NAGA also closed its first profitable quarter in the first three months of 2026, with half a million euros in net profit. EB

Gomining Mines First Live Stratum V2 Bitcoin Block, Shifting Control to Miners

Digital mining firm Gomining said it mined the first live Bitcoin block using the Stratum V2 protocol via the DMND mining pool. A Milestone for Miner Autonomy Digital mining firm Gomining revealed Thursday, June 25, that it successfully mined the first known live Bitcoin block utilizing the Stratum V2 protocol. The block was produced in [&#8230;]

Spark Seeds $150M Into Uniswap v4 to Build Shared FX Layer for Stablecoins

On Thursday, Spark and Uniswap revealed the launch of a Stablecoin FX Layer, a shared liquidity infrastructure built on Uniswap v4 designed to enable low-slippage swaps between dollar-pegged stablecoins for institutions, banks, fintechs, and payment providers. $150 Million to Start The initial deployment seeds approximately $150 million in liquidity across two pools on Ethereum mainnet: [&#8230;]

Investors Gain Faster Settlement and New Markets as Singapore Pushes Asset Tokenisation

Market participants have identified a wide range ofopportunities for capitalising on Singapore’s status as a regional leader inasset tokenisation infrastructure.The Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS)has taken various steps to accelerate understanding and adoption oftokenisation among the investment community. One example is its support foreducation-focused initiatives, including a foundational e-learning moduledeveloped with support from Schroders, Baker McKenzie Wong &amp; Le

Oobit Integrates Pix: How the Tether-Backed App is Bringing USDT to 170 Million Brazilians

The payments company announced on Tuesday native integration with Brazil’s fast payment network Pix, allowing users to purchase and spend USDT with Oobit’s platform. The action targets a market of over 170 million users part of the Pix network. Oobit Expands USDT Rails to Brazil’s Pix Network, targets 170 Million Potential Users Oobit, a payments [&#8230;]