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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

Senate Passes Historic Crypto Bill: Sacks Hails Dollar Dominance, Bessent Sees $3.7T Boom

With Senate approval of the GENIUS Act, praised by White House Crypto Czar David Sacks and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, stablecoins could unlock trillion-dollar markets and position the U.S. for dominant leadership in digital finance. Senate Clears First Major Crypto Bill: ‘A Truly Historic Moment’ The U.S. Senate has approved the bipartisan Guiding and Establishing […]

XRP ETFs Set to Trigger Wave of Capital as Canada Opens the Crypto Gates

Two XRP ETFs are storming the Toronto Stock Exchange, signaling a powerful leap for crypto in traditional finance as investor access and market momentum skyrocket. XRP ETFs Coming to TSX—Two Issuers, One Date, Massive Market Shift Ahead Evolve Funds Group Inc., a Canadian firm managing $7 billion in assets, announced on June 16 that it […]

Ripple and SEC Ask Court to Pause Appeals as They Fight to End XRP Case

Ripple and the SEC have requested to pause their appeals while awaiting a decision that could finalize their settlement and conclude the prolonged case regarding XRP sales. SEC and Ripple Align on Pausing Appeals Pending Court Decision on XRP Case The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs informed the U.S. Court of […]

US DOJ, Europol seize world’s largest dark web drug market operating via Monero

An international law enforcement effort has dismantled one of the world’s largest and longest-running criminal marketplaces on the darknet, arresting its suspected German operator in Spain and seizing millions in illicit assets, according to a June 16 press release.The takedown, coordinated by the Frankfurt Public Prosecutor’s Office, Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), the Spanish National Police, the Dutch National Police, and additional partners in Sweden and Romania, targeted the

Coinbase Eyes SEC Approval to Launch Tokenized Stock Trading in US Market

Coinbase is targeting SEC approval to launch tokenized stock trading in the U.S., aiming to transform blockchain into a mainstream vehicle for equities and financial growth. SEC Approval Could Catapult Coinbase Into Tokenized Asset Powerhouse Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) is pursuing regulatory clearance to introduce tokenized stock trading in the United States, Reuters reported […]

LatAm energy giant executes landmark $75M oil and gas deal via blockchain tokenization

Feniix Energy, an energy firm based in Latin America, has completed a $75 million acquisition of a live oil and gas operation using blockchain tokenization, according to a statement shared with CryptoSlate on June 17.Global Settlement, a blockchain firm specializing in real-world assets (RWAs), executed the deal through its GSX Protocol.The protocol enabled instant settlements, reduced counterparty risk, and lowered transaction fees. It also introduced full transparency throughout the funding an

SEC Reviews Franklin XRP ETF Proposal in Key Step Toward Potential Approval

The SEC’s review of the Franklin XRP ETF comes amid rising institutional confidence in XRP, underscoring its evolving market maturity and accelerating push for crypto-backed ETFs. SEC Reviewing Franklin XRP ETF Proposal as Confidence Grows in XRP Market Structure The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on June 17 that it has initiated proceedings […]

DAMA 2: Deutsche Bank unveils institutional tokenization stack to fast-track regulated funds

Deutsche Bank, Memento Blockchain, and Interop Labs published a litepaper on June 17 outlining plans for Digital Asset Management Access 2 (DAMA 2), a tokenization platform intended to operate on public blockchains and facilitate the issuance of regulated funds.According to the paper, DAMA 2 would link three layers: Ethereum (ETH) would act as the settlement base, Memento Blockchain’s ZKsync-based layer-2 would process transactions with zero-knowledge privacy safeguards, and a top-layer interfac

Senate Passes GENIUS Stablecoin Act, Sends Bill to House for Consideration

The U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Stablecoin Act on June 17, 2025, marking a major step toward federal regulation of stablecoins. GENIUS Act Clears Senate, STABLE Act Clash Looms in House The bill—formally titled the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act—establishes a framework for issuing and regulating stablecoins, digital assets pegged to […]

VanEck’s Solana ETF moves closer to market entry with DTCC listing

VanEck’s planned Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund has been listed with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) under the ticker symbol VSOL, signaling another step in mainstreaming Solana exposure for traditional investors.According to DTCC records, the fund is labeled “VANECK SOLANA TR COM SHS BEN INT” and falls under the ‘D’ settlement category, an industry standard indicating eligibility for electronic trading and clearing once regulatory and exchange approvals are secured.Sol

US Senate approves landmark GENIUS Act for stablecoin regulation

The Senate approved the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act in a 51-23 vote on June 17, sending the measure to the House for consideration.The vote followed a68-30 cloture decision on June 11 that cut off debate and started the mandatory 30-hour countdown to the final roll call.Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), the bill’s lead sponsor, called the vote “a big win for the United States.”In a statement shared on social media, he said GENIUS “establishes the fi

International Sting Operation Ends Reign of Archetyp Darknet Market

An international law enforcement operation in June 2025 dismantled Archetyp, one of the dark web’s largest drug marketplaces, after a three-day crackdown spanning six countries. Police Seize €7.8M in Assets in Archetyp Dark Web Bust Archetyp, a darknet platform that reportedly facilitated more than €250 million ($289 million) in illicit drug sales, was taken offline […]

US Senate passes GENIUS stablecoin bill, advancing it to the House for final approval

<p>US Senate passes the GENIUS stablecoin bill, advancing it to the House for a vote in 3 weeks with rules on backing, audits, and oversight.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/genius-stablecoin-bill-house/">US Senate passes GENIUS stablecoin bill, advancing it to the House for final approval</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin’s slide below $104k liquidates over $500M as war tensions escalate

Bitcoin (BTC) continued its pullback on June 17, sliding over 4% amid renewed military and political friction between Israel and Iran.The flagship crypto fell to an intraday low of $103,300 before bulls stepped in to steady the price and push it back above $104,000,As of press time, Bitcoin was trading at $104,439, down roughly 3.87% over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the wider crypto market fared relatively worse with a 6% average decline across the board. The impact on altcoins is highlighted

ECB President Lagarde Aims to Seize Shifting Global Order to Strengthen Euro’s Global Position

In a recent blog post, Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, emphasized the need for Europe to strengthen three foundational pillars—geopolitical credibility, economic resilience, and legal and institutional integrity—to enhance the euro&#8217;s global prominence. Lagarde noted the shifting global order, characterized by rising protectionism and uncertainty, which poses risks to Europe&#8217;s economy and [&#8230;]

Trade Surveillance Goes Real-Time in New Platform From Analytics Provider Trillium Surveyor

Trillium Surveyor launched a redesigned version of itsbest execution analytics engine, shifting trade performance monitoring fromquarterly cycles to a daily process. The update introduces interactive toolsdesigned to assist both trading and compliance teams in identifyinginefficiencies and meeting regulatory expectations.Replacing Manual Reporting CyclesThe new system allows firms to analyze large volumesof execution data in real time. It highlights outliers in pricing, timing, andfill rates, an

JPMorgan pilots tokenized deposit token on Base, targeting instant dollar transfers

JPMorgan will pilot a dollar-denominated deposit token called JPMD on Coinbase’s Base blockchain within days, global blockchain division co-head Naveen Mallela said in an interview with Bloomberg News on June 17. The test will transfer a fixed amount of JPMD from the bank’s digital wallet to Coinbase, making the token available to selected institutional users for payments and settlements.Coinbase’s institutional clients will then employ JPMD for on-chain transactions. JPMorgan anticipates that t

Report: Libertarians Rally Behind Crypto Entrepreneur Roger Ver Before Midterms

Libertarians are mobilizing support for cryptocurrency entrepreneur Roger Ver, framing him as a victim of government overreach akin to Ross Ulbricht, in a bid to highlight his case before the upcoming midterm elections. Libertarian Party Advocates for the Release of Political Prisoner Roger Ver As Cassandra MacDonald reported in The Gateway Pundit, the Libertarian Party [&#8230;]

Neo Pepe Coin Surpasses HYPE, Setting Astonishing New Records With 1.1 Million Raised

This content is provided by a sponsor. Hyperliquid (HYPE) is undoubtedly capturing market attention, but Neo Pepe Coin‘s presale activity is redefining standards for on-chain engagement. As speculative capital floods into emerging tokens, Neo Pepe Protocol distinguishes itself by blending meme-fueled excitement with a robust, transparent, and community-governed infrastructure. The project’s current presale, at Stage [&#8230;]