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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

Critical Week: CLARITY Act Enters 18-Day Senate Window Before August Recess

The CLARITY Act remains without updated legislative text or a scheduled Senate floor vote, with 18 legislative days remaining before the August recess, intensifying pressure on lawmakers as Russia moves to establish its own crypto framework. CLARITY Act Faces a Decisive Senate Week The CLARITY Act has entered a critical week as the Senate approaches […]

Trump Vows Retaliation as 10th Night of US Strikes on Iran Rattles Wall Street

U.S. stocks fell for a third straight session on Monday as the U.S.-Iran war entered its tenth consecutive night of strikes, oil climbed back toward $90 a barrel, and bitcoin held near $65,000 per coin while equities struggled to find a footing. Wall Street Slips as Earnings Week Begins Wall Street was a bit rattled […]

US identifies troops killed in Iran attack, launches retaliatory strikes

<p>US identifies soldiers killed in Iran attack and retaliates with airstrikes. Iran full airspace closure by July 31 at 26.5% YES.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-identifies-troops-killed-in-iran-attack-launches-retaliatory-strikes/">US identifies troops killed in Iran attack, launches retaliatory strikes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran challenges US over Kharg Island as Pentagon withholds casualty details

<p>Iran challenges U.S. forces over Kharg Island amid rising tensions. Control lost by July 31 at 2.2% YES.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-challenges-us-over-kharg-island-as-pentagon-withholds-casualty-details/">Iran challenges US over Kharg Island as Pentagon withholds casualty details</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Oil prices dip on hopes of new US-Iran ceasefire

<p>Oil prices dip on hopes for a U.S.-Iran ceasefire. New all-time high for crude oil by September 30 at 7.1% YES.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/oil-prices-dip-on-hopes-of-new-us-iran-ceasefire/">Oil prices dip on hopes of new US-Iran ceasefire</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Greek tanker hit off southern Iran amid rising Strait of Hormuz tensions

<p>A Greek tanker was hit off southern Iran amid rising tensions. Strait of Hormuz traffic normal by August 31 at 13.5% YES.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/greek-tanker-hit-off-southern-iran-amid-rising-strait-of-hormuz-tensions/">Greek tanker hit off southern Iran amid rising Strait of Hormuz tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran launches missiles at US HIMARS in Kuwait amid escalating conflict

<p>Iran launches missiles at US HIMARS in Kuwait. US invasion of Iran before 2027 at 26.5% YES.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-launches-missiles-at-us-himars-in-kuwait-amid-escalating-conflict/">Iran launches missiles at US HIMARS in Kuwait amid escalating conflict</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

IREN Lands $2.8B in AI Contracts as Demand Pushes Target Above $4B

IREN has raised its year-end AI Cloud annualized revenue target to more than $4 billion after signing new multi-year contracts with major AI developers. Microsoft and NVIDIA Help IREN Lock 85% of its New $4B AI Revenue Target IREN has increased its year-end AI Cloud annualized run-rate revenue target to more than $4 billion, up [&#8230;]

Trump to decide on escalating military action against Iran within days

<p>Trump to decide on military action against Iran soon. Iran reconstruction funding in a US-Iran deal in 2026 at 28.5% YES.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-to-decide-on-escalating-military-action-against-iran-within-days/">Trump to decide on escalating military action against Iran within days</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Patrick Witt Postpones Army Training to Seal CLARITY Act

Key HighlightsWhite House crypto adviser Patrick Witt has secured a deferral from the Georgia Army National Guard service to stay for the Clarity Act’s major Senate vote.His statement comes ahead of a big week for the Clarity Act.Patrick Witt has criticized lawmakers for delaying the bill while Russia moves forward with pro-crypto legislation.With the Senate facing a narrow window to pass the Clarity Act before the August recess, White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt has secured a deferment fr

Prediction Markets Sound the Alarm: Odds of a Bab el-Mandeb Closure Surge Amid New Blockade Threats

Prediction markets are now positively evaluating the possibility of a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, now that the Houthis have issued a statement declaring a maritime blockade based on the principle of an &#8220;eye for an eye,&#8221; seeking to disrupt the flow of Saudi oil exports. Chances of a naval blockade affecting the Bab el-Mandeb [&#8230;]

US strikes hit IRGC base in Chabahar, Iran, amid rising tensions

<p>US strikes hit an IRGC base in Chabahar, Iran, escalating tensions. Military action against a Gulf state by July 22 at 57.5% YES.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-strikes-hit-irgc-base-in-chabahar-iran-amid-rising-tensions/">US strikes hit IRGC base in Chabahar, Iran, amid rising tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Solana tokenized assets hit record $6B in Q2, up 114% QoQ

<p>Solana's tokenized assets hit a record $5.8 billion in Q2, marking a 114% increase. Solana reaching $90 in July priced at 9% YES.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/solana-tokenized-assets-hit-record-6b-in-q2-up-114-qoq/">Solana tokenized assets hit record $6B in Q2, up 114% QoQ</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

At least 17 US service members killed in Iran war as crypto markets feel the fallout

<p>17 US troops killed in Iran war as conflict spreads to Jordan and Iraq. See how crypto markets, including Bitcoin, are reacting to the crisis.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-service-members-killed-iran-war-crypto-fallout/">At least 17 US service members killed in Iran war as crypto markets feel the fallout</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Middle East tensions lift oil prices as US-Iran hostilities escalate

<p>Oil prices rise amid US-Iran tensions. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by September 30 at 7.7% YES, and by December 31 at 14.5% YES.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/middle-east-tensions-lift-oil-prices-as-us-iran-hostilities-escalate/">Middle East tensions lift oil prices as US-Iran hostilities escalate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Whales vs. Mid-Tier Holders: The Dramatic Shift in Bitcoin Ownership Splitting the Market

Cryptoquant analyst Amr Taha noticed a divergence between these two bitcoin ownership blocks that might be bullish into the future, signaling sustained demand from large holders. Wallets holding between 1K and 10K BTC increased their holdings by 66.7K BTC in the last 60 days. Cryptoquant Analyst: Whales Keep Accumulating BTC even during market slump While [&#8230;]

Blackrock Pulls in $204M as Bitcoin ETFs Finish the Week Positive

Crypto ETF investors spent the week changing direction almost as quickly as the market itself. A sharp Monday retreat gave way to broad inflows across bitcoin and ether products, allowing both categories to finish the five days with net gains. Ether ETFs Add $105M to Overtake Bitcoin ETFs in Weekly Inflows From July 13 to [&#8230;]

FTX begins $900M payout as creditors in 45 countries could lose their claims within 6 months

FTX has about $900 million lined up for July 31, but the payout only reaches creditors who cleared the June 16 checks and completed onboarding with an available provider.FTX announced that holders of allowed claims in Classes 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B and 7 who met those conditions should receive funds from BitGo, Kraken or Payoneer within one to three business days from July 31.According to FTX’s distribution dashboard FAQ, the claim had to be allowed and the original holder had to clear KYC by the June 1

Spain–Argentina World Cup Final Drives Nearly $2B Across Prediction Markets

Prediction markets recorded nearly $2 billion in final-specific trading as Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup. Kalshi accounted for almost 96% of the combined volume, with activity surging by more than $620 million from Friday through settlement. Final trading accelerates after Friday&#8217;s snapshot The Spain–Argentina World Cup final generated approximately $1.977 billion [&#8230;]