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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

England, Belgium, and USA chase World Cup wins as crypto regulation scores its own goals

<p>The evolving crypto regulations in the UK, US, and Belgium could reshape global digital asset markets, impacting financial systems worldwide.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/world-cup-crypto-regulation-fan-tokens/">England, Belgium, and USA chase World Cup wins as crypto regulation scores its own goals</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Meta builds cloud business to sell excess AI capacity

<p>Meta's cloud venture could reshape AI infrastructure dynamics, challenging existing providers and diversifying revenue beyond advertising.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/meta-compute-cloud-business-ai-capacity/">Meta builds cloud business to sell excess AI capacity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Rep. Brett Guthrie calls for AI regulation, data centers to bear costs

<p>AI regulation and cost accountability could reshape tech industry practices, ensuring equitable resource distribution and fostering local input.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/guthrie-ai-regulation-data-center-costs/">Rep. Brett Guthrie calls for AI regulation, data centers to bear costs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US, Iran resume talks in Doha over Strait of Hormuz transit tolls

<p>The renewed U.S.-Iran talks could stabilize regional tensions and ensure oil flow, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-iran-resume-talks-in-doha-over-strait-of-hormuz-transit-tolls/">US, Iran resume talks in Doha over Strait of Hormuz transit tolls</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US military support boosts oil flows through Strait of Hormuz to 10M barrels per day

<p>Increased oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz highlights geopolitical tensions, impacting global energy markets and challenging sanctions efficacy.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-military-hormuz-oil-flows-crypto-payments/">US military support boosts oil flows through Strait of Hormuz to 10M barrels per day</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

CertiK debuts invite-only bug bounty platform for web3 researchers

<p>CertiK's new platform could enhance web3 security by fostering high-quality vulnerability testing and reducing spam through selective participation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/certik-debuts-invite-only-bug-bounty-platform-for-web3-researchers/">CertiK debuts invite-only bug bounty platform for web3 researchers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

European Central Bank president Lagarde hosts central bank heads on Euro Matters podcast

<p>Central banks' focus on inflation and AI's impact on stability suggests prolonged cautious monetary policies, affecting global economic dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ecb-lagarde-central-bank-podcast-sintra/">European Central Bank president Lagarde hosts central bank heads on Euro Matters podcast</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran prepares massive funeral for Ali Khamenei amid leadership transition

<p>Iran's leadership transition may destabilize its political landscape, impacting market perceptions and international relations by 2026.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-prepares-massive-funeral-for-ali-khamenei-amid-leadership-transition/">Iran prepares massive funeral for Ali Khamenei amid leadership transition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US seeks first knockout round win since 2002 against Bosnia and Herzegovina

<p>A loss could hinder soccer's growth in the US, impacting momentum ahead of hosting the 2026 World Cup and challenging its mainstream appeal.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/usmnt-bosnia-world-cup-knockout-round/">US seeks first knockout round win since 2002 against Bosnia and Herzegovina</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

xAI launches Voice Agent Builder in beta with aggressive per-minute pricing

<p>xAI's affordable Voice Agent Builder democratizes voice tech, enabling broader adoption in business operations and enhancing brand consistency.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/xai-voice-agent-builder-beta-pricing/">xAI launches Voice Agent Builder in beta with aggressive per-minute pricing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Zuckerberg Eyed Kalshi Buyout Before Developing Meta’s Own Prediction App

Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg approached prediction-market leader Kalshi about a takeover before ordering his own team to build a competing app, according to a new report. How a buy-then-build turned into a contested market NPR reported Monday that Zuckerberg met Kalshi co-founder and CEO Tarek Mansour last year to discuss buying the exchange as [&#8230;]

Ethereum Institutional Launches With $180B Stablecoin Edge Backed by Lubin, Bitmine, Sharplink

Key Takeaways:Ethereum Institutional launched as a new independent nonprofit.Bitmine, SharpLink, and Joseph Lubin are the founding backers.The group is intended to help ramp up adoption of Ethereum in institutions globally.User Score8.7Follow us on Google NewsEthereum opened its own organization to provide assistance to financial institutions on adopting its blockchain ecosystem. Ethereum Institutional is a new nonprofit promoting a non-partisan forum where banks, asset managers, enterprises, an

Ethereum Institutional Opens Doors to Banks With Zero Advisory Fees Attached

A group of former Ethereum Foundation staffers has launched a new nonprofit built to give banks and asset managers a single point of contact inside the Ethereum ecosystem. Ethereum Institutional debuted in 2026 as an independent organization dedicated to institutional adoption of Ethereum, its layer-2 networks, and its broader application stack. The group was incubated [&#8230;]

Bitcoin ETFs Hit 9-Day Outflow Streak With $223 Million Exit as June Ends in the Red

Crypto ETF flows turned broadly negative on Tuesday, June 30, with bitcoin, ether, XRP, solana and HYPE ETFs all ending the session in the red. Bitcoin ETFs led the decline with $222.64 million in outflows, while ether funds posted another $27.60 million exit. Crypto ETF Selloff Deepens as Bitcoin, Ether and Altcoin Funds All Finish [&#8230;]

Prediction Market World Debuts on Solana, Lets Traders Bet on Bitcoin Moves and World Cup Outcomes

World went live on Solana on Wednesday, opening a fully onchain prediction market inside the Phantom wallet. The platform lets users trade on outcomes ranging from bitcoin’s short-term price moves to the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, without moving funds into a separate app or custodial account. The project was previously in stealth mode and [&#8230;]

Crédit Agricole, World’s Largest Cooperative Bank, Launches Stablecoin EURXT

Crédit Agricole S.A. has launched a euro-backed stablecoin called EURXT and used it to settle the first subscription into a tokenized money market fund in Europe. According to the announcement on Wednesday, the bank issued the token through CACEIS, its asset servicing arm, on the Ethereum blockchain. EURXT follows the ERC-20 standard and carries a [&#8230;]

Tron Hits Record Highs in June, Topping 385 Million Transactions and 26.9 Million Active Accounts

The Tron network set fresh usage records in June, with Lookonchain reporting that the ecosystem recently surpassed 385 million total transactions and 26.9 million wallet addresses as its stablecoin-driven activity has accelerated. A Record Month for Network Activity Onchain data showed the network reaching new all-time highs in June 2026, with figures circulated by analytics [&#8230;]

Crypto Becomes America’s Top Corporate Political Donor With $189 Million Poured Into 2026 Midterms

The cryptocurrency industry has spent $189 million influencing the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, making it the single largest source of corporate political money in the country. Crypto Outspends Its Entire 2024 War Chest The figure already exceeds the roughly $170 million the industry deployed across the entire 2024 election cycle, Public Citizen said. Crypto now [&#8230;]

How Low Can Silver Price Go? The New XAG/USD Analysis Suggests -50% Bearish Targer

Silvertraded near $58.20 per ounce on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, grinding sideways inthe high-$50s after last week's break below the $64.50 floor that had cappedthe post-record consolidation since December. The white metal (XAG/USD) is down more than 50% from its $121.67all-time high set on January 29 and has lost roughly 22% in the past monthalone. The weeklybreakdown is the most consequential technical event of the year for silver, andboth of my charts point lower from here. Below, Imap both tim