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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

Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Predictions: How BTC Could Become a Global Digital Capital Asset by 2036

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor says bitcoin could evolve into a global digital capital asset by 2036, becoming a foundation for reserve capital, institutional collateral, and high-value settlement while powering a new generation of financial products built on a stable base protocol. Saylor Sees Major Changes Coming by 2036 Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman […]

Apple sues OpenAI for trade secret theft as Tim Cook plans 2026 retirement

<p>The lawsuit may intensify tech competition, influence market dynamics, and affect stock valuations, impacting Alphabet's market position.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/apple-sues-openai-for-trade-secret-theft-as-tim-cook-plans-2026-retirement/">Apple sues OpenAI for trade secret theft as Tim Cook plans 2026 retirement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Oil companies’ Q2 profits soar amid US-Iran tensions, government discontent

<p>Rising oil profits amid geopolitical tensions may strain global economies, prompting governments to address escalating consumer costs.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/oil-companies-q2-profits-soar-amid-us-iran-tensions-government-discontent/">Oil companies&#8217; Q2 profits soar amid US-Iran tensions, government discontent</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran releases AI video depicting death of US Senator Lindsey Graham

<p>Iran's AI video escalates U.S.-Iran tensions, undermines diplomatic efforts, and signals intensified propaganda in ongoing geopolitical conflict.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-releases-ai-video-depicting-death-of-us-senator-lindsey-graham/">Iran releases AI video depicting death of US Senator Lindsey Graham</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

20 ships navigate Strait of Hormuz with US military coordination: Axios

<p>The U.S. military's coordination in the Strait of Hormuz highlights its strategic role in ensuring global shipping stability amid regional tensions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/20-ships-navigate-strait-of-hormuz-with-us-military-coordination-axios/">20 ships navigate Strait of Hormuz with US military coordination: Axios</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US strikes hit Ahvaz Airport amid rising tensions with Iran

<p>The strike heightens risks of regional instability, potentially leading to airspace closures and impacting global oil supply routes.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-strikes-hit-ahvaz-airport-amid-rising-tensions-with-iran/">US strikes hit Ahvaz Airport amid rising tensions with Iran</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran continues missile, drone strikes on UAE despite ceasefire claims

<p>Continued Iranian strikes on the UAE, despite ceasefire claims, highlight regional instability and challenge market perceptions of de-escalation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-continues-missile-drone-strikes-on-uae-despite-ceasefire-claims/">Iran continues missile, drone strikes on UAE despite ceasefire claims</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran accuses US of ceasefire breach with new military strikes

<p>The escalating conflict risks destabilizing the region, potentially leading to significant disruptions in air travel and economic activities.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-accuses-us-of-ceasefire-breach-with-new-military-strikes/">Iran accuses US of ceasefire breach with new military strikes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Grayscale Places XRP at the Center of the Global Payments Narrative

Grayscale identified XRP as a “global payments” asset, placing the crypto token among digital assets the firm associates with specific financial and technological functions. Grayscale Places XRP at the Center of the Global Payments Narrative Crypto asset manager Grayscale highlighted XRP’s role in global payments as part of a framework that categorizes digital assets by [&#8230;]

US stock futures dip as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, oil prices surge

<p>The closure heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing global markets and energy supplies, prompting strategic responses.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-stock-futures-dip-as-iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-oil-prices-surge/">US stock futures dip as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, oil prices surge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Brent oil jumps 3% as US-Iran tensions escalate, impacting Strait of Hormuz

<p>Heightened US-Iran tensions could destabilize global oil markets, prompting supply concerns and influencing geopolitical risk assessments.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/brent-oil-jumps-3-as-us-iran-tensions-escalate-impacting-strait-of-hormuz/">Brent oil jumps 3% as US-Iran tensions escalate, impacting Strait of Hormuz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Israel releases video of massive explosions in Lebanon amid ongoing conflict

<p>The ongoing conflict and military actions in Lebanon could destabilize regional security, affecting global markets and diplomatic relations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/israel-releases-video-of-massive-explosions-in-lebanon-amid-ongoing-conflict/">Israel releases video of massive explosions in Lebanon amid ongoing conflict</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

‘110 Things More Dangerous’: Michael Saylor Slams Bitcoin’s Controversial Anti-Spam Fork

Saylor stressed that the real danger of this action is invalidating currently valid transactions, even as they pay mining fees. He has stressed that spam is not currently a problem for the Bitcoin network. Michael Saylor Labels BIP-110 As ‘Dangerous’ As the activation of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal-110 (BIP-110), a so-called anti-spam fork for Bitcoin, looms, [&#8230;]

Gold Prices Slide as Iran Tensions Erase Weak US Jobs Report Rally Gains

Gold fell 1.6% and silver dropped 4.3% this past week as a fragile U.S. jobs report and a fresh U.S.-Iran flare-up pulled precious metals in opposite directions within days of each other. Spot gold started the week near $4,175 an ounce. Futures pushed as high as $4,215.50 on Monday after the Bureau of Labor Statistics [&#8230;]

One crypto wallet tied to a 20-year-old fraudster processed over $122M before Interpol closed in

Interpol said a crypto wallet linked to a 20-year-old fraud suspect processed more than $122.5 million over 10 months.Police in Thailand arrested two people in a money-laundering investigation involving romance-scam proceeds moved through crypto and cross-chain token swaps. The swaps were used to obscure the financial trail, Interpol said in a July 9 account of Operation First Light 2026.The $122.5 million reflects money that passed through the wallet over 10 months, rather than a balance sittin

Bitcoin’s 14th Difficulty Reset Slashes Mining Pressure by 6.7 Trillion

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty fell 5% on July 11, dropping to 127.17 trillion in the network’s 14th adjustment of 2026 and pulling the metric closer to its low for the year. The adjustment landed at block height 957600. Difficulty moved from 133.87 trillion to 127.17 trillion, a decline of roughly 6.70 trillion. The change took effect [&#8230;]

Michael Saylor Reveals 5 Bitcoin Risks Investors Need to Watch

Michael Saylor outlined five risks facing bitcoin, arguing that the threats come not from bitcoin disappearing but from changes in financial structures, custody systems, regulation, and long-term network security. The Five Risks Saylor Says Could Shape Bitcoin’s Long-Term Path Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor explained that bitcoin’s most significant risks, according to [&#8230;]

Convicted scammer’s “seized” crypto moves to unknown wallets while in prison as DOJ failed to secure funds

The US Justice Department says a prisoner serving a nine-year sentence for money laundering conspired to move about $290,000 in cryptocurrency in January 2024 after a court ordered the assets forfeited to the United States.The case highlights a potential gap between a court’s forfeiture order and the government obtaining control of assets that can still be transferred.Until an agency obtains practical control of the wallet, someone with valid access may still be able to send the assets elsewhere

Trump Warns of 1,000 Missiles Aimed at Iran as Bitcoin Holds Near $64,000

Bitcoin traded a hair above $64,000 on July 12 at 11:30 a.m. EDT, as President Donald Trump declared a fragile ceasefire with Iran finished, adding a new layer of uncertainty to a market still climbing out of one of its worst months on record. Trump Says the Ceasefire Is Over Trump posted on Truth Social [&#8230;]