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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

Israeli military strikes Iranian regime targets as crypto markets brace for volatility

<p>Regional instability disrupts crypto markets, prompting capital flight and reshaping liquidity flows, highlighting geopolitical risks for investors.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/israel-strikes-iran-crypto-markets-volatility/">Israeli military strikes Iranian regime targets as crypto markets brace for volatility</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Crypto Oversight in the Spotlight After Warren Questions Federal Regulation

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed the CFTC over whether it can effectively police fast-growing crypto and prediction markets. Her letter cited staffing cuts, declining enforcement, and potential industry and political influence as risks to investors. Crypto Oversight in the Spotlight After Warren Questions Federal Regulation U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren on June 8 announced an inquiry [&#8230;]

Iran fires missiles at Israel as Trump scrambles to save ceasefire, Bitcoin drops below $63K

<p>Middle Eastern tensions disrupt global markets, highlighting the fragile balance between geopolitical stability and economic volatility.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-missiles-israel-bitcoin-drops-2/">Iran fires missiles at Israel as Trump scrambles to save ceasefire, Bitcoin drops below $63K</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Tech sell-off widens as South Korea’s KOSPI index crashes 8.3%, triggering circuit breakers

<p>The KOSPI crash highlights vulnerabilities in tech markets, with potential global repercussions on investment strategies and economic policies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/kospi-tech-sell-off-bitcoin-impact/">Tech sell-off widens as South Korea&#8217;s KOSPI index crashes 8.3%, triggering circuit breakers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Peter Schiff challenges Jamie Dimon’s call for bank-level oversight of crypto firms

<p>Stricter oversight on stablecoins could reshape the market, potentially favoring well-capitalized firms and impacting smaller issuers.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/schiff-challenges-dimon-crypto-oversight/">Peter Schiff challenges Jamie Dimon&#8217;s call for bank-level oversight of crypto firms</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Kalshi hires more staff in Washington to build political capital

<p>Kalshi's strategic D.C. expansion highlights the prediction market industry's push for favorable regulation amid looming oversight challenges.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/kalshi-washington-hiring-lobbying/">Kalshi hires more staff in Washington to build political capital</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

OPEC+ raises oil production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day in July

<p>OPEC+'s quota hike may not ease oil supply constraints, risking higher prices and inflation, impacting global markets and economic stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/opec-plus-oil-production-increase-july/">OPEC+ raises oil production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day in July</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Nvidia CEO says recent AI selloff offers buying opportunity

<p>The AI selloff highlights potential for strategic investments, but macroeconomic challenges and valuation concerns require cautious optimism.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/nvidia-ceo-ai-selloff-buying-opportunity/">Nvidia CEO says recent AI selloff offers buying opportunity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Japan’s economy grows at annualized 1.8% in Q1 despite business investment contraction

<p>Japan's modest growth amid investment contraction highlights corporate caution, potentially influencing BoJ policy and global financial markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/japan-economy-q1-gdp-growth/">Japan&#8217;s economy grows at annualized 1.8% in Q1 despite business investment contraction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

South Korean stocks drop 9%, led by losses in Samsung and SK Hynix

<p>The sharp decline in South Korean stocks highlights vulnerabilities in AI-driven market valuations and signals potential global asset repricing.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/south-korean-stocks-drop-samsung-sk-hynix/">South Korean stocks drop 9%, led by losses in Samsung and SK Hynix</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

OpenAI Files Draft S-1 at $852B Valuation as ChatGPT Hits 900M Weekly Users

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, filed a confidential draft S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, positioning itself for a potential public offering that could rank among the largest in market history. OpenAI Confirms the Filing The company acknowledged the submission in a statement that circulated widely across social [&#8230;]

Trump says Netanyahu will have no choice but to accept Iran deal, Bitcoin jumps 5%

<p>The potential US-Iran deal could ease Middle East tensions, impacting global markets and boosting risk assets like Bitcoin, though uncertainties remain.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-netanyahu-iran-deal-bitcoin-rally-2/">Trump says Netanyahu will have no choice but to accept Iran deal, Bitcoin jumps 5%</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Peter Schiff Calls Jamie Dimon’s Stablecoin Regulation Argument ‘Nonsense’

Peter Schiff pushed back against JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s call for bank-style rules on crypto firms offering yield products. The debate centers on whether stablecoin issuers, which typically back tokens with reserves, should be regulated like federally insured banks that use deposits to make loans. Peter Schiff Says Bank Rules Do Not Fit Stablecoin [&#8230;]

Mbappé Objects to France Stars’ Images Promoting Bookmaker Ahead of World Cup

Several France internationals, led by Kylian Mbappé, are unhappy that their images were used in a World Cup betting promotion for Betclic, an official partner of the French football federation, according to L’Équipe. A grievance aimed at the federation, not the bookmaker French national-team players, led by Kylian Mbappé, are unhappy about the use of [&#8230;]

JPMorgan: Strategy’s $1.7 Billion Dividend Bill Could Force More Bitcoin Sales

JPMorgan warned that Strategy’s ability to fund roughly $1.7 billion in annual dividends could shape the crypto market’s second half, after the company sold bitcoin for the first time since 2022. A $1.7 Billion Question JPMorgan said the crypto market’s second-half performance will hinge in part on how Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) funds its roughly [&#8230;]

Report: Seoul Police Raid Bithumb HQ in Probe Tied to Lawmaker’s Son

Seoul police reportedly executed a second search warrant at Bithumb’s headquarters on Monday as investigators pressed deeper into a corruption probe centered on independent lawmaker Kim Byung-ki. Second Raid in 4 Months The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Public Crime Investigation Unit was said to have arrived at Bithumb’s Gangnam-gu offices on Monday morning, marking the [&#8230;]

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $64K as Derivatives Traders Trigger $282.5M Liquidations

Bitcoin successfully reclaimed the $64,000 threshold, reversing a brutal multi-day rout that had previously dragged it below $60,000. Bitcoin Reclaims $64,000 Amid Geopolitical Storm Bitcoin staged a resilient comeback, shrugging off a volley of escalating military exchanges between Israel and Iran to aggressively reclaim the $64,000 threshold. The cryptocurrency’s swift rebound offers a stark contrast [&#8230;]

FTX token (FTT) spikes 50% as Sam Bankman-Fried seeks presidential pardon

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the disgraced founder of the bankrupt FTX exchange, is serving a quarter-century in federal prison for orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in US history.Yet, crypto speculators are wagering that a newly filed presidential pardon application could somehow reverse his fortunes.This week, the disgraced FTX founder officially requested executive clemency via the Department of Justice’s Office of the Pardon Attorney portal.SBF Seeks Trump Pardon (Source: US DOJ)

Claude Powers Nine of Ten Broker AI Agents That Now Trade Live Accounts

The jumpfrom AI that talks about markets to AI that places orders in them took aboutsix months. At least 10 retail brokers and platform vendors wired AI agentsinto live client accounts between January and June 2026, according to a newFinance Magnates Intelligence study, and Anthropic's Claude was named in nineof the ten.Readthe full FM Intelligence analysis here: Ten CFD Brokers, Six Months: How AIAgents Crossed Into Live Trading Accounts.Packagedagentic-trading products for retail clients were