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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

US forces down two Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz

<p>Heightened US-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil trade and lead to regional airspace policy shifts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-forces-down-two-iranian-drones-near-strait-of-hormuz/">US forces down two Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

SpaceX raises $75B in the largest IPO in history, valued at $1.77 trillion

<p>SpaceX's historic IPO underscores the growing investor confidence in space commercialization, potentially reshaping global tech investment trends.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/spacex-75b-largest-ipo-ever/">SpaceX raises $75B in the largest IPO in history, valued at $1.77 trillion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Nasdaq-100 adds CoreWeave, Rocket Lab, and three other AI-era companies in quarterly rebalance

<p>The Nasdaq-100's shift towards AI infrastructure firms highlights a growing market focus on AI technologies, impacting investment strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/nasdaq-100-adds-corweave-rocket-lab-ai-rebalance/">Nasdaq-100 adds CoreWeave, Rocket Lab, and three other AI-era companies in quarterly rebalance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump administration declares power emergency in southeastern US as extreme heat strains grid

<p>The emergency highlights the ongoing tension between energy reliability and environmental standards, emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-power-emergency-southeastern-us/">Trump administration declares power emergency in southeastern US as extreme heat strains grid</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

SpaceX IPO draws historic demand from foreign investors as orders top $250 billion

<p>SpaceX's IPO highlights the growing global appetite for space technology investments, potentially reshaping international market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/spacex-ipo-foreign-investor-demand/">SpaceX IPO draws historic demand from foreign investors as orders top $250 billion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Rodri will not join Real Madrid this summer, confirms Romano

<p>Rodri's decision to stay at Manchester City strengthens their midfield stability, impacting Real Madrid's transfer strategy and market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/rodri-real-madrid-transfer-ruled-out/">Rodri will not join Real Madrid this summer, confirms Romano</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Collector Crypt sets weekly record with 215K tokenized TCG packs opened on Solana

<p>Collector Crypt's success highlights the growing trend of tokenizing real-world assets, but regulatory scrutiny could impact future growth.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/collector-crypt-record-tokenized-tcg-packs-solana/">Collector Crypt sets weekly record with 215K tokenized TCG packs opened on Solana</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

World Cup kicks off as Mexico beats South Africa 2-0, and crypto makes its FIFA debut

<p>The integration of crypto in FIFA signals a shift towards mainstream adoption, potentially reshaping sports sponsorship and fan engagement.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/world-cup-mexico-south-africa-crypto-fifa/">World Cup kicks off as Mexico beats South Africa 2-0, and crypto makes its FIFA debut</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

XRP Gets AI Agent Payment Support in Ripple’s XRPL AI Starter Kit as Executive Sees Billions Ahead

XRP is being positioned for AI-driven commerce as Ripple launches a developer toolkit that enables autonomous software to transact on the XRP Ledger. The XRPL AI Starter Kit adds support for XRP and RLUSD payments, while Ripple executives argue agent-to-agent transactions could eventually move billions in value. XRP Takes a Bigger AI Payments Role as [&#8230;]

US forces intercept two Iranian drones targeting ships in Strait of Hormuz, raising stakes for crypto-backed shipping insurance

<p>The interception heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially impacting global oil markets and prompting increased scrutiny of crypto in sanctions evasion.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-iran-drones-strait-hormuz-bitcoin/">US forces intercept two Iranian drones targeting ships in Strait of Hormuz, raising stakes for crypto-backed shipping insurance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Crypto meets the World Cup as Raphinha backs Brazil for sixth title in 2026

<p>The integration of crypto with global events like the World Cup could redefine fan engagement and financial dynamics in sports.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/crypto-world-cup-2026-raphinha-brazil/">Crypto meets the World Cup as Raphinha backs Brazil for sixth title in 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Millions Recovered in Crypto as $100M Fraud Scheme Falls Apart

A federal fraud case led to major crypto seizures after prosecutors said nearly $100 million moved through bank accounts and exchanges. Authorities seized some $7.1 million from digital wallets tied to the scheme, while prosecutors separately seek $24,707,031 in restitution. Crypto Seizures Show How Fraud Proceeds Moved Through Digital Markets Millions of dollars in cryptocurrency [&#8230;]

XRP Eyes $2 as Binance Data Shows No Aggressive Whale Selling

XRP is trying to regain momentum toward $2 as Binance inflow data shows no fresh spike in large-holder deposits. Cryptoquant analysis found whale-sized transfers have eased after a 2025 peak, suggesting recent weakness may be tied more to liquidations and broader market pressure. Binance XRP Inflows Show Whale Selling Pressure May Be Easing XRP could [&#8230;]

Blackrock Files Final Pre-Launch Form for Bitcoin Covered-Call ETF, Analyst Gives 1-Week Window

Bloomberg Intelligence senior exchange-traded fund (ETF) analyst Eric Balchunas said on Thursday that Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF could be live on Nasdaq within a week after the firm filed a Form 8-A with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Balchunas Calls the Date “Blackrock filed an 8-A for the Bitcoin Premium Income [&#8230;]

CFTC Says Sports Contracts Involve Gaming but Proposes to Allow Almost All of Them

The CFTC has proposed its first written framework for sports event contracts, formally defining sports markets as “gaming” – then writing definitions under which virtually everything currently traded on Kalshi and its rivals stays legal. Five banned categories, one legalized industry The Commodity Futures Trading Commission released the proposed rulemaking on Wednesday, June 10, opening [&#8230;]

Tech Giant LG Electronics Taps Arbitrum to Automate Programmatic Ads via Custom L2 Blockchain

South Korean consumer electronics titan LG Electronics is developing a proprietary blockchain network aimed at transforming the digital advertising placement and sales industry. The Onchain Shift According to a report published by Fortune on June 11, 2026, the initiative leverages a shared, onchain database of advertising inventory and verified customer interaction records. Fortune’s Jack Kubinec [&#8230;]

Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO fever sparks $1 billion crypto bet before Nasdaq debut

Crypto traders have turned Elon Musk’s expected SpaceX listing into a round-the-clock proxy market, pushing more than $1 billion through SpaceX-linked perpetual futures in the last three days as investors try to front-run one of the largest public offerings in Wall Street history.The shift comes as retail investors face limited allocations in a heavily oversubscribed offering and look for other ways to gain exposure.It also arrives with a warning from market history as some of the most celebrate

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Lose $249 Million While HYPE Funds Extend Inflow Run

Crypto ETF flows stayed uneven on Wednesday, June 10, as bitcoin funds recorded a fourth straight day of outflows and ether ETFs remained under pressure. HYPE and XRP products drew modest inflows, while solana ETFs saw no trading activity. HYPE ETFs Add $2.78 Million as Bitcoin Funds Extend 4-Day Outflow Streak The crypto exchange-traded fund [&#8230;]

JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Praises the Mexican Economy in High-Stakes Meeting With President Sheinbaum

After a recent meeting with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum at Mexico’s National Palace, Dimon stated that Mexico has a large opportunity to grow over the next 20 years, underscoring developments in energy, infrastructure and tech projects on Mexican soil. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Highlights Opportunities in Mexico’s Growing Economy JPMorgan Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon [&#8230;]