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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

Weekly Recap: NinjaTrader-Alpha Split; FundedNext Brings AI to Prop Trading

The week was marked by growing scrutiny of the retail proptrading industry after a commercial dispute between a platform provider and oneof its clients sparked broader debate about infrastructure dependence andoperational resilience.Elsewhere, brokers continued to broaden their productofferings, financial results reflected active trading conditions during thefirst half of the year, and artificial intelligence gained further tractionacross trading platforms. Regulatory developments in digital ass

Gemini updates Predictions product with batch orders and new features

<p>Gemini Predictions adds batch order APIs, FIFA World Cup contracts, and watchlist tools as the platform surpasses $24M in trading volume since its December</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/gemini-predictions-batch-orders-world-cup-features/">Gemini updates Predictions product with batch orders and new features</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US reinforces military assets during Iran ceasefire, says Iranian advisor

<p>US reinforces military assets during Iran ceasefire. Iranian regime falling by end of 2026 at 10.5% YES.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-reinforces-military-assets-during-iran-ceasefire-says-iranian-advisor/">US reinforces military assets during Iran ceasefire, says Iranian advisor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Meta Platforms faces uncertainty over AI return on invested capital as capex balloons to $145B

<p>Meta Platforms plans up to $145B in 2026 capex for AI infrastructure as Morningstar assigns a High Uncertainty Rating on returns from the massive spending</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/meta-ai-return-invested-capital-uncertainty/">Meta Platforms faces uncertainty over AI return on invested capital as capex balloons to $145B</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

$1.38 Billion in One Month: How Venezuela’s Binance P2P Market Now Rivals Its Oil Exports

According to Econalitica, an economic consulting firm, Binance P2P volumes reached nearly 1.38 billion USDT between June 11 and July 13, a daily average of 44 million USDT. These numbers represent 75% of the national oil exports&#8217; monthly volumes, underscoring the relevance of crypto markets. USDT Trading Hits Record Levels In Venezuela While Venezuela has [&#8230;]

Iran ends US agreement, accuses US of violating ceasefire terms

<p>Iran ends agreement with the US, citing ceasefire violations. US ends Iranian blockade by August 31, 2026 at 44% YES.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-ends-us-agreement-accuses-us-of-violating-ceasefire-terms/">Iran ends US agreement, accuses US of violating ceasefire terms</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Strategy needs clearer bitcoin buy and sell rules, CryptoQuant warns

<p>CryptoQuant urges Strategy to pause Bitcoin buying and rebuild cash reserves, citing a collapse in dividend coverage and $10.6B in unrealized losses.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/strategy-bitcoin-buy-sell-rules-cryptoquant/">Strategy needs clearer bitcoin buy and sell rules, CryptoQuant warns</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US naval blockade on Iran redirects commercial vessels, rattles crypto markets

<p>US reimposed a naval blockade on Iran, redirecting 4 vessels and boarding 1. Over $131M in Iran-linked crypto assets frozen as Bitcoin dipped below $71K.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-iran-naval-blockade-crypto-impact/">US naval blockade on Iran redirects commercial vessels, rattles crypto markets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Kuwait intercepts Iranian missiles, drones amid 2026 Iran war escalation

<p>Kuwait intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, escalating tensions. Military action against a Gulf state on July 9 at 99.9% YES.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/kuwait-intercepts-iranian-missiles-drones-amid-2026-iran-war-escalation/">Kuwait intercepts Iranian missiles, drones amid 2026 Iran war escalation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US intensifies naval blockade enforcement against Iran in key maritime areas

<p>US intensifies naval blockade enforcement against Iran. Traffic normalization in the Strait of Hormuz by August 31 at 11.5% YES.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-intensifies-naval-blockade-enforcement-against-iran-in-key-maritime-areas/">US intensifies naval blockade enforcement against Iran in key maritime areas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

ConsenSys inadvertently hired North Korean operative who accessed MetaMask’s core code

<p>ConsenSys inadvertently hired a North Korean operative as a developer consultant who accessed MetaMask's core code before being detected and removed.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/consensys-north-korean-developer-metamask/">ConsenSys inadvertently hired North Korean operative who accessed MetaMask’s core code</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Cardano reduces reliance on Input Output, hands over infrastructure in August

<p>Input Output will transfer Cardano's core infrastructure to independent teams starting August 2026, marking the blockchain's biggest decentralization move</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/cardano-input-output-infrastructure-handover/">Cardano reduces reliance on Input Output, hands over infrastructure in August</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Inside the prediction markets: Malta Drafts Rules as Blockchain.com and Jump Trading Expand Their Reach

Prediction markets spent much of the past year fighting legal battles. This week, the focus shifted elsewhere: governments discussed new regulatory frameworks, trading platforms expanded distribution, and institutional firms continued building dedicated businesses around the asset class. Malta Wants Its Own Rulebook for Prediction MarketsMalta is exploring a dedicated regulatory framework for prediction markets that would sit outside both traditional financial services and gambling law. Prime M

Citadel backs two rival crypto exchanges with $600 million as both chase the same Wall Street prize

Citadel Securities, the Wall Street market maker, now has $600 million in announced strategic investments across two rival crypto exchanges, each valued at $20 billion.Crypto.com announced its $400 million deal on July 16, 2026. Previously, on Nov. 18, 2025, Kraken disclosed an executed agreement for a $200 million investment at the same valuation. Together, the investments give Citadel economic exposure to both venues as they expand beyond crypto trading.Related ReadingHuge $100 billion crypto

JST Hits Record Deflationary Milestone: Over 355M Tokens Burned as JustLend DAO Revenue Fuels Value Appreciation

Summary: The fourth round of JST's buyback and burn has concluded with higher-than-expected results. A total of over 355 million JST tokens—valued at more than $34.59 million—were burned in this round, marking the highest single-round burn by value to date.On July 17, JST—the native token of TRON's decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure JUST—completed its fourth large-scale buyback and burn round.A total of over 355 million JST tokens were burned in this round, accounting for 3.59% of the t

Bitcoin Traders Pull BTC Below $63K as Middle East Tensions Trigger Fresh Risk-Off Selling

Bitcoin fell for a second straight day, dropping 1.4% to trade just under $63,600. It hit a session low of $62,732 early Friday, trimming its market cap and dragging the aggregate crypto market capitalization down 1.8% to $2.26 trillion. Tech Sell-Off and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Markets Bitcoin trended lower for a second consecutive day [&#8230;]

Bitcoin treasury company offers 10% income and still can’t sell nearly half its shares

Swedish Bitcoin treasury firm B Treasury Capital AB expects its new BTC PREF preference share to start trading on the Spotlight Stock Market on Monday, July 20. Investors left 47.7% of the rights offer unfilled, so the market will soon reveal what buyers are willing to pay for a new route to funding further Bitcoin purchases.Investors subscribed for 102,025 of 195,078 shares, or 52% of the offer, according to the issuer's July 2 result. The issue produced about SEK 12.2 million ($1.26 million) g

Tether’s USDT Is Adding Over 30 Million Wallets Every Quarter, CEO Paolo Ardoino Says

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says USDT&#8217;s user base is growing by more than 30 million wallets per quarter, extending the stablecoin&#8217;s lead as its market capitalization hovers near record levels. Growth That Shows No Signs of Slowing Down Ardoino&#8217;s latest growth figure is the newest in a series of adoption statistics the chief executive has [&#8230;]

Moneta Markets' UK Entity Doubles Revenue and Returns to Profit in FY2026

Moneta Markets Capital, the FCA-authorised UK subsidiary of Moneta Markets, reported turnover of £780,000 for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, up 118% from £358,425 a year earlier, according to accounts filed with Companies House. The company returned to profit, posting £77,386 against a £100,708 loss in FY2025. Operating profit reached £71,533, compared with an operating loss of £103,904 the year before.Turnover Mix Flips between Commission and Other RevenueThe growth was accompanied by