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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

Jordan intercepts three Iranian ballistic missiles as crypto markets feel the shockwave

<p>The interception underscores regional instability's impact on global markets, highlighting vulnerabilities in energy supply and digital asset volatility.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/jordan-intercepts-iran-missiles-crypto-markets/">Jordan intercepts three Iranian ballistic missiles as crypto markets feel the shockwave</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran rules out direct talks with US amid escalating tensions

<p>Iran's refusal for direct talks with the US may prolong regional instability, affecting diplomatic resolutions and economic markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-rules-out-direct-talks-with-us-amid-escalating-tensions/">Iran rules out direct talks with US amid escalating tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

JPMorgan shifts focus from Hormuz oil chokepoint to Russian refining crisis

<p>The shift in focus to Russian refining issues highlights potential long-term global energy market disruptions and rising refined product costs.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/jpmorgan-russia-refining-oil-market-shift/">JPMorgan shifts focus from Hormuz oil chokepoint to Russian refining crisis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump holds Situation Room meeting on military action against Iran, and crypto markets are already flinching

<p>Geopolitical tensions with Iran could lead to increased crypto market volatility, impacting investor strategies and global economic stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-iran-military-action-crypto-impact/">Trump holds Situation Room meeting on military action against Iran, and crypto markets are already flinching</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin treasuries already faced two collateral calls in 2026 and some loans can liquidate after just 12 hours

Public companies' Bitcoin treasury reserves become something very different once pledged to lenders. They become collateral, measured against loan ratios that can force a company to post more Bitcoin, repay debt, or risk lender sale rights within hours.That risk is no longer theoretical. Fold received a formal collateral-maintenance notice in February and posted 50 BTC. Empery Digital's continuing loan crossed its collateral-call level and the company posted 576 BTC. Nakamoto separately posted 6

Kalshi Extends Its Exchange Model to GPU Pricing

Kalshi has launched GPU forward curves, extending its exchange infrastructure beyond prediction markets into AI compute. The new benchmarks are designed to help price future GPU capacity and could serve as a reference point for OTC compute transactions and other institutional risk-management products.The curves cover Nvidia B200, H200 and A100 chips, providing forward estimates for the hourly cost of GPU capacity weeks and months ahead. Pricing ComputeGPU capacity has become an increasingly im

Anchorage Digital Expands TRON Support With Native TRX Staking and TRC-20 Assets

San Francisco, July 14, 2026 — Anchorage Digital, home to America’s first federally chartered crypto bank, today announced expanded support for the TRON Network with native TRX staking and custody for TRC-20 assets. The expansion enables institutions to securely custody TRON-based assets and participate in network staking through the same regulated platform they already use [&#8230;]

Kweather and Flare Build On-Chain Weather Finance Pilot With Potential XRP Integration

South Korean weather platform Kweather and blockchain network Flare have signed a Letter of Intent to launch a pilot project that brings real-world meteorological data on-chain. Bringing Weather Data On-Chain Weather data firm Kweather and blockchain network Flare have signed a Letter of Intent to launch a pilot project aimed at publishing verified meteorological data [&#8230;]

US and UK unveil 10-point roadmap for tokenized asset oversight

<p>The roadmap's coordination could enhance global financial stability and innovation, but its non-binding nature may limit immediate regulatory clarity.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-uk-tokenized-asset-oversight-roadmap/">US and UK unveil 10-point roadmap for tokenized asset oversight</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Capital Group’s growth ETF adds $8M in Strategy shares, bringing total stake to 1.66M

<p>Capital Group's significant investment in MicroStrategy highlights institutional interest in Bitcoin exposure through regulated securities.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/capital-group-growth-etf-buys-mstr-shares/">Capital Group&#8217;s growth ETF adds $8M in Strategy shares, bringing total stake to 1.66M</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

World Cup semifinals set as crypto prediction markets and fan tokens surge on Argentina-England hype

<p>Crypto markets and fan tokens are experiencing unprecedented engagement, but historical trends suggest a post-tournament decline is likely.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/world-cup-semifinals-crypto-prediction-markets-fan-tokens/">World Cup semifinals set as crypto prediction markets and fan tokens surge on Argentina-England hype</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Circle joins x402 Foundation to standardize internet-native payments using USDC

<p>The x402 protocol could revolutionize digital payments by enabling seamless, low-cost transactions, boosting USDC's utility and adoption.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/circle-joins-x402-foundation-internet-payments/">Circle joins x402 Foundation to standardize internet-native payments using USDC</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump claims Iran no longer a menace despite ongoing US tensions

<p>Trump's remarks may hinder U.S.-Iran negotiations, perpetuating regional instability and affecting future economic and diplomatic engagements.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-claims-iran-no-longer-a-menace-despite-ongoing-us-tensions/">Trump claims Iran no longer a menace despite ongoing US tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Nvidia unveils open-weight AI models to boost enterprise trust and customization

<p>Nvidia's open-weight AI models may drive a shift towards more transparent, customizable AI, influencing enterprise adoption and market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/nvidia-unveils-open-weight-ai-models-to-boost-enterprise-trust-and-customization/">Nvidia unveils open-weight AI models to boost enterprise trust and customization</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Russia targets Ukrainian drone, missile sites in Kyiv, Odessa: MOD

<p>The strikes may escalate hostilities, impacting Ukraine's offensive capabilities and market confidence in recapturing Crimea by 2026.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/russia-targets-ukrainian-drone-missile-sites-in-kyiv-odessa-mod/">Russia targets Ukrainian drone, missile sites in Kyiv, Odessa: MOD</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

World Cup 2026 semifinal drama spills into crypto prediction markets as Argentina-England generates massive trading volumes

<p>Crypto prediction markets and fan tokens highlight the volatile intersection of sports and finance, driven by global events and public sentiment.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/world-cup-2026-crypto-prediction-markets-argentina-england/">World Cup 2026 semifinal drama spills into crypto prediction markets as Argentina-England generates massive trading volumes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Fed’s Warsh calls for new inflation measures, rejects Dallas Trimmed Mean PCE

<p>Warsh's push for new inflation metrics may prompt shifts in Fed policy, influencing market expectations and potential interest rate changes.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/feds-warsh-calls-for-new-inflation-measures-rejects-dallas-trimmed-mean-pce/">Fed&#8217;s Warsh calls for new inflation measures, rejects Dallas Trimmed Mean PCE</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Brent oil prices shift to backwardation amid US-Iran tensions, supply risks

<p>Geopolitical tensions heighten oil market volatility, potentially driving prices to new highs, impacting global economic stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/brent-oil-prices-shift-to-backwardation-amid-us-iran-tensions-supply-risks/">Brent oil prices shift to backwardation amid US-Iran tensions, supply risks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

South Korea’s 8% stock crash set up a crypto rotation but Upbit volume rose just 4%

Crypto and tokenized assets appear to be finding their way into all aspects of finance at the moment.However, when South Korea's KOSPI fell as much as 8.22%, triggering a 20-minute halt on July 13, trading volume on Korean crypto exchange Upbit rose modestly, leaving little evidence that traders made a durable shift from legacy stock trading platforms to crypto exchanges.KBS World reported the intraday equity decline and circuit breaker. The sell-off came as renewed tensions in the Middle East p