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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

Strategy sells $395 million in Bitcoin and MSTR stock to buyback $81 million in STRC and build cash reserve to $4 billion

Strategy's latest Bitcoin sale lifted its 2026 disposals to 5,258 BTC, the largest amount it has sold in any year since adopting the asset in 2020, as the company redirects capital toward supporting its preferred securities.The company sold 1,638 BTC for $104.7 million between July 27 and Aug. 2 and issued about 3.01 million MSTR common shares for another $290.6 million, according to an Aug. 3 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.None of the nearly $395 million raised went towar

Palantir stock surges nearly 13% after revenue jumps 93% and guidance rises

<p>Palantir's growth highlights the transformative impact of AI on tech stocks, signaling potential shifts in market dynamics and investment strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/palantir-shares-surge-revenue-beats-expectations/">Palantir stock surges nearly 13% after revenue jumps 93% and guidance rises</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Fulham signs Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid as football’s crypto gap widens

<p>Fulham's signings highlight the growing divide between traditional football operations and the emerging influence of crypto in sports.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/fulham-signs-garcia-palacios-real-madrid-crypto/">Fulham signs Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid as football&#8217;s crypto gap widens</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Khamenei warns pezeshkian his next resignation will be accepted, in-law says

<p>Khamenei's warning signals potential political instability in Iran, affecting market confidence and highlighting tensions with hardliners.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/khamenei-warns-pezeshkian-his-next-resignation-will-be-accepted-in-law-says/">Khamenei warns pezeshkian his next resignation will be accepted, in-law says</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Coldcard exploit drains over 1,367 BTC from air-gapped wallets, shaking self-custody confidence

<p>The exploit undermines trust in self-custody solutions, potentially driving users towards institutional custody options and Bitcoin ETFs.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/coldcard-exploit-air-gapped-bitcoin-wallets/">Coldcard exploit drains over 1,367 BTC from air-gapped wallets, shaking self-custody confidence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

AWS integrates Superblocks tool for private cloud AI development

<p>AWS's integration of Superblocks enhances enterprise AI security, reducing reliance on external AI, and potentially lowering operational costs.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/aws-superblocks-private-cloud-ai-development/">AWS integrates Superblocks tool for private cloud AI development</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Prediction Markets Explode in July as World Cup Fueled $54B in Trades

The 2026 FIFA World Cup pushed prediction markets into one of the fastest-growing corners of finance, driving record trading volume, fees, transactions, and open interest as millions of traders flocked to platforms to wager on match outcomes and tournament milestones. Prediction markets allow people to buy and sell contracts tied to the outcome of future [&#8230;]

India nearly doubles export duties on diesel and jet fuel as US-Iran tensions rattle oil markets

<p>India's export duty hike on fuels may tighten global supply, potentially escalating inflation and impacting interest rates and crypto markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/india-raises-oil-export-duties-crypto-impact/">India nearly doubles export duties on diesel and jet fuel as US-Iran tensions rattle oil markets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

American Bitcoin Grows Treasury Reserve to 8,000 BTC as Revenue Hits $67M

American Bitcoin generated $67 million in Q2 2026 revenue and maintained gross margins near 50% despite a 12% market drop in bitcoin price. Record Revenue and Production Growth American Bitcoin, a bitcoin accumulation platform linked to the Trump family, released its second-quarter 2026 financial and operational results Aug. 3. The company reported record quarterly bitcoin [&#8230;]

BTC Pushes Toward $64K as CLARITY Act Odds Slide to 27%

Bitcoin recovered from an intraday low of $62,216 to reach nearly $64,000, eventually settling between $63,680 to $63,929. Initial price declines were triggered by Strategy completing its sale of 1,638 bitcoins to fund preferred dividend payments and stock repurchases. Strategy Liquidation Weighs on Early Sentiment Bitcoin nearly tapped $64,000 on Monday as the cryptocurrency looked [&#8230;]

Ether ETFs Extend Weekly Run With $27M Inflow as Bitcoin Loses $61.5M

Ether ETFs attracted $27.42 million in the week ended July 31, securing a fourth consecutive week of inflows. Bitcoin funds lost $61.53 million, while XRP and solana gained ground and HYPE recorded another week of redemptions. &#160; A $233 Million Rally Fades by Friday The week began with a trickle, surged into a flood and [&#8230;]

Bitget Quits Japan, Forces Traders to Exit by Year’s End

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget announced this week that it will stop serving customers in Japan, setting a Dec. 31, 2026, deadline after which any open trading positions will be closed automatically. The company disclosed the phased shutdown in official notices posted Aug. 2, 2026. As of Aug. 3, Japanese residents can no longer open new accounts [&#8230;]

TRON DAO Joins Blockchain Application Stanford Summit at the Science of Blockchain Conference as a Sponsor

Geneva, Switzerland, August 3, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), served as a Premier Support Sponsor of the Blockchain Application Stanford Summit (BASS), held July 30 at Stanford University as part of the Science of Blockchain Conference (SBC) 2026. [&#8230;]

Interactive Brokers' Client Assets Hit $907B in July Despite a Drop in Trading Volume

Interactive Brokersreported continued growth in client accounts and assets in July, althoughtrading activity declined from the previous month while remaining well aboveyear-earlier levels.The broker said clientaccounts reached 5.317 million at the end of July, an increase of 34% comparedwith the same month last year. Ending client equity rose 32% year-over-year to$906.7 billion.Daily Average RevenueTrades totalled 4.426 million in July. The figure was 27% higher than in July2025 but 16% lower th

Broadcom loses court bid to suspend EU antitrust request for US legal papers

<p>The court's decision strengthens EU regulatory power, potentially impacting Broadcom's business strategy and market dynamics in Europe.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/broadcom-eu-antitrust-vmware-court-ruling/">Broadcom loses court bid to suspend EU antitrust request for US legal papers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Kuwait’s crude oil production rises 20% to highest level since Iran war began

<p>Kuwait's production surge amid geopolitical tensions highlights the region's critical role in global energy stability and market volatility.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/kuwait-crude-oil-production-iran-war/">Kuwait&#8217;s crude oil production rises 20% to highest level since Iran war began</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Crypto casino BC.Game’s esports team headlines Esports World Cup qualifiers alongside Liquid and HEROIC

<p>The rise of crypto-backed esports teams highlights potential regulatory challenges and sustainability concerns in the evolving gaming industry.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bcgame-esports-world-cup-qualifiers-crypto/">Crypto casino BC.Game&#8217;s esports team headlines Esports World Cup qualifiers alongside Liquid and HEROIC</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Meta to attend White House AI meeting as Trump administration deepens ties with Big Tech

<p>The deepening ties between Big Tech and the government could influence AI policy, potentially prioritizing corporate interests over public concerns.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/meta-white-house-ai-meeting-crypto-impact/">Meta to attend White House AI meeting as Trump administration deepens ties with Big Tech</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Donald Trump to attend mining executives roundtable at US State Department

<p>Trump's engagement with mining executives could reshape global mineral markets, potentially sparking geopolitical tensions and economic shifts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-mining-executives-roundtable-state-department/">Donald Trump to attend mining executives roundtable at US State Department</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>