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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

PCE data and June jobs report headline a data-heavy two weeks

TL;DRPCE inflation for May releases Thursday, June 25, the first major price read since the FOMC held rates at 3.50%–3.75% for a fourth straight meeting.The June jobs report (NFP) lands Thursday, July 2, a day earlier than usual ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend.The EU’s MiCA regulation hits its full compliance deadline on Wednesday, July 1, ending the transitional period for crypto exchanges and stablecoin issuers.Deribit’s monthly options expiry, FOMC minutes, and consumer confidence data r

Cboe Brings Binary Options to the Prediction Markets Space

Prediction markets just got their first product from a major regulated exchange. Cboe Global Markets has launched Cboe Predicts, bringing binary options on the Mini-S&P 500 into the regulated securities framework.The contracts listed under symbols XSPBW and XSPBX are now live on Interactive Brokers, with Charles Schwab expected to follow in the coming months. Additional retail brokerage platforms are anticipated over time.NEWS: Cboe Introduces Cboe Predicts, Launching First Products in New P

US Dollar Index set for first weekly close above 100-week average, may pressure Bitcoin

<p>A stronger US Dollar could lead to increased pressure on Bitcoin, potentially challenging its support levels and affecting crypto markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-dollar-index-100-week-average-bitcoin-pressure/">US Dollar Index set for first weekly close above 100-week average, may pressure Bitcoin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Dota 2 Europe regional qualifiers enter Day 4 with elimination series heating up

<p>The unified European qualifier format intensifies competition, ensuring only the most resilient teams advance, enhancing the event's prestige.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/dota2-europe-ti2026-regional-qualifiers-day4/">Dota 2 Europe regional qualifiers enter Day 4 with elimination series heating up</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bybit Opens Walled AI Trading Accounts as Agent Wave Hits Crypto Exchanges

Bybit hasopened a dedicated account type that lets AI trading bots operate inside awalled-off space, separate from a client's main funds. The crypto exchange ispitching the feature, which it calls the AI Subaccount, at developers andtraders across the Middle East and North Africa.The launchlands in the middle of a fast-moving shift. Over the first half of 2026, atleast ten retail brokers and platform vendors wired AI agents into live clientaccounts, accordingto a FM Intelligence study, most of t

China builds yuan trade network to help Iran and Russia sidestep Western sanctions

<p>China's yuan trade network with Iran and Russia challenges Western financial dominance, potentially accelerating global de-dollarization trends.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/china-yuan-trade-network-iran-russia-sanctions/">China builds yuan trade network to help Iran and Russia sidestep Western sanctions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

ASE Technology Holding expands capacity with 15 new sites to meet surging AI chip demand

<p>ASE's expansion underscores the long-term growth potential of AI, signaling robust demand and strategic positioning in the semiconductor industry.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ase-technology-expands-capacity-ai-demand/">ASE Technology Holding expands capacity with 15 new sites to meet surging AI chip demand</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Animoca Brands cofounder Yat Siu says Asia will lead AI and blockchain fusion

<p>Asia's cultural and structural adaptability may accelerate AI and blockchain integration, potentially reshaping global financial dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/animoca-yat-siu-asia-ai-blockchain/">Animoca Brands cofounder Yat Siu says Asia will lead AI and blockchain fusion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Netherlands lobbies US to drop chip curbs targeting ASML sales

<p>The Netherlands' opposition to US chip curbs highlights tensions in global tech trade, potentially impacting international semiconductor markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/netherlands-lobbies-us-asml-chip-curbs/">Netherlands lobbies US to drop chip curbs targeting ASML sales</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Turkey, Panama, Uzbekistan, Tunisia, and Jordan eliminated from 2026 World Cup after group stage round two

<p>The early eliminations highlight challenges in the expanded World Cup format, raising concerns about competitive balance and match significance.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/turkey-panama-tunisia-jordan-uzbekistan-eliminated-world-cup-2026/">Turkey, Panama, Uzbekistan, Tunisia, and Jordan eliminated from 2026 World Cup after group stage round two</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

SK Hynix seeks to raise up to $33B through new depositary receipts and a US listing

<p>SK Hynix's capital raise could significantly boost its global market presence, enhancing competitiveness in the rapidly growing AI sector.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/sk-hynix-depositary-receipts-us-listing-2026/">SK Hynix seeks to raise up to $33B through new depositary receipts and a US listing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Scotland aims for World Cup knockout stage as crypto prediction markets price Brazil as heavy favorite

<p>Scotland's potential World Cup success could challenge crypto market predictions, highlighting the unpredictability and excitement of sports.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/scotland-brazil-world-cup-crypto-prediction-markets/">Scotland aims for World Cup knockout stage as crypto prediction markets price Brazil as heavy favorite</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

NAGA Wins EU Crypto License Days Before MiCA Deadline

NAGA Groupsaid its European entity has received authorization under the European Union'sMarkets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), clearing it to offer regulateddigital-asset services across the bloc. Theapproval, announced June 24, arrives just ahead of a July 1 cutoff thatrequires crypto firms to hold a full license or stop serving EU clients.The licensewent to NAGA X Ltd, the company said, though it did not name the nationalregulator that granted it or specify the entity's home jurisdiction.

Marco Rubio embarks on Gulf tour to promote Trump’s $300B Iran deal as crypto markets rally

<p>The Iran deal's potential to shift regional power dynamics and impact global markets underscores the interconnectedness of geopolitics and economics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/rubio-gulf-tour-iran-deal-crypto-rally/">Marco Rubio embarks on Gulf tour to promote Trump&#8217;s $300B Iran deal as crypto markets rally</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

CySEC Suspends Mind Money's Licence Weeks After Russian Arrests of Its Executives

The Cyprus regulator cites governance failures and client protection risks. The suspension comes amid criminal proceedings against the firm's senior executives in Russia.CySEC has suspended the licence of Mind Money Limited, a Cyprus broker formerly operating as Zerich Securities Ltd. The regulator ordered the firm to cease all investment activities immediately and return client funds on demand.Russian Arrests Put Mind Money in the SpotlightLess than two weeks prior, Russia's Federal Security Se

She Won $71.5 Million, Then a Rule Change Froze Her Lottery Payout

An 83-year-old Texas retiree using the pseudonym Jane Doe hit a $71.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot on Feb. 17, 2025, after buying her ticket through the Jackpocket app. Seven days later, the Texas Lottery Commission banned third-party courier services, and her payout has been frozen amid an investigation by the Texas Rangers. Doe sued the [&#8230;]

Bitcoin Was Built To Be Spent: Why the Electronic Cash Narrative is Making a Comeback

Bitcoin was described as a “Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System” in Satoshi’s whitepaper, one that “would allow online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without going through a financial institution.”Despite this clear core proposition, over the years many competing narratives have come to the fore. Perhaps the strongest being ‘digital gold’: don’t spend BTC, save it and watch your investment grow. Admittedly, this proposition reflects an understanding of Bitcoin’s status as

Latest bear market victim shows how quickly DeFi users are left behind when crypto projects move on

Swell, a liquid staking and restaking protocol, is shutting down its Ethereum Layer 2 chain after deciding that slower restaking growth and cheaper Ethereum transactions had weakened the case for keeping it alive.The project told users to bridge assets off Swellchain by June 23 or risk leaving funds on a chain they may not be able to recover. The warning, posted by Swell on X on June 16 and echoed on its homepage, pushed the shutdown beyond a roadmap update and into a live user-recovery problem.

ETO Markets Attends Le Mans and Elevates the Strategic Partnership with TEAM VIRAGE

In June 2026, the prestigious Le Mans endurance racing series commenced with global stars gathering on the iconic track. ETO Markets Director Jonathan Barratt and Marketing Director Selina Leung traveled to France to experience the event firsthand. Leveraging this occasion, ETO Markets engaged in deep discussions with TEAM VIRAGE, the reigning Le Mans Cup champion. With aligned values and a shared vision for mutual growth, both parties officially confirmed an upgraded sponsorship, marking the be