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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

Bitcoin Whales Are Not Selling Over Quantum Fears, Analyst Says

Bitcoin whales have not identified quantum computing risks as a reason for selling, according to Galaxy Digital, while institutional investors have flagged quantum concerns as a reason to avoid buying the crypto asset. Quantum Fears Appear to Be Influencing Buyers, Not Bitcoin Sellers Bitcoin’s largest holders have not attributed selling activity to quantum computing risks, […]

Tim Draper Admits ‘Ouch’ Moment After Passing on Coinbase — His Son Saw a Crypto Fortune in the Making

Tim Draper says he passed on Coinbase after underestimating how quickly retail crypto adoption would arrive, but his son invested early and helped turn a rejected opportunity into one of the venture capitalist’s biggest wins. Tim Draper Saw Coinbase’s Potential — But Misjudged When Crypto Would Arrive Tim Draper, the veteran venture capitalist behind Draper […]

Russian strikes hit Sumy, killing six and injuring 29

<p>The ongoing conflict's human toll and strategic stalemate highlight challenges in altering territorial control and achieving peace.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/russian-strikes-hit-sumy-killing-six-and-injuring-29/">Russian strikes hit Sumy, killing six and injuring 29</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Lautaro Martinez’s World Cup heroics spotlight the growing intersection of football and crypto fan tokens

<p>Martinez's World Cup success highlights the limited impact of crypto fan tokens on broader markets, despite their niche engagement potential.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/martinez-world-cup-crypto-fan-tokens/">Lautaro Martinez&#8217;s World Cup heroics spotlight the growing intersection of football and crypto fan tokens</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Thinking Machines launches Inkling, a 975B parameter open-source AI model built for fine-tuning

<p>Inkling's launch democratizes AI access, enabling cost-effective, customizable solutions, potentially reshaping industry standards and innovation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/thinking-machines-inkling-open-source-ai-model/">Thinking Machines launches Inkling, a 975B parameter open-source AI model built for fine-tuning</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Base creator Jesse Pollak steps back from leadership role after admitting social strategy was ‘definitively wrong’

<p>Pollak's pivot highlights the challenges of predicting crypto adoption trends, emphasizing the need for adaptability in blockchain strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/base-jesse-pollak-steps-back-leadership/">Base creator Jesse Pollak steps back from leadership role after admitting social strategy was &#8216;definitively wrong&#8217;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

TSMC’s second-quarter profit expected to reach record high amid AI boom

<p>TSMC's record profits highlight the growing influence of AI on global tech infrastructure and the strategic importance of semiconductor supply chains.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/tsmc-record-profit-ai-boom-q2/">TSMC&#8217;s second-quarter profit expected to reach record high amid AI boom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US tightens AI policies on China amid Anthropic’s call to extend lead

<p>The U.S.'s AI policy shift may bolster domestic firms' global competitiveness, while potential Chinese countermeasures could escalate tensions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-tightens-ai-policies-on-china-amid-anthropics-call-to-extend-lead/">US tightens AI policies on China amid Anthropic&#8217;s call to extend lead</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

USTR Greer calls Canada uncooperative as USMCA talks fracture into bilateral deals

<p>The shift to bilateral deals and annual reviews introduces ongoing trade uncertainty, impacting industries reliant on North American integration.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/usmca-talks-canada-mexico-trade-fracture/">USTR Greer calls Canada uncooperative as USMCA talks fracture into bilateral deals</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink ‘Very Bullish’ on Markets as Bitcoin Stabilizes

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink said he is bullish on markets, citing early gains from technology-driven margin expansion. He also said the washout of excessive leverage has left bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market more stable. Why Larry Fink Is Bullish on Markets Larry Fink, CEO of Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, said in a [&#8230;]

US strikes Iran for fifth day, Trump vows continued action despite talks request

<p>The ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict heightens invasion risks, impacting global markets and testing diplomatic avenues amid military escalations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-strikes-iran-for-fifth-day-trump-vows-continued-action-despite-talks-request/">US strikes Iran for fifth day, Trump vows continued action despite talks request</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran shoots down US Air Force MQ-9A Reaper drone over Khuzestan as crypto markets brace for impact

<p>The drone incident heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting crypto markets and potentially leading to stricter regulatory scrutiny on digital assets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-shoots-down-us-reaper-drone-crypto-impact/">Iran shoots down US Air Force MQ-9A Reaper drone over Khuzestan as crypto markets brace for impact</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

California duo indicted for darknet drug trafficking and crypto laundering

<p>The indictment highlights the growing challenges of combating sophisticated cyber-enabled drug networks and illicit financial activities.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/california-duo-indicted-darknet-crypto-laundering/">California duo indicted for darknet drug trafficking and crypto laundering</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Ripple Warns Senate: Voting Against CLARITY Act Leaves Crypto Users Exposed to FTX-Style Risks

Ripple executives are pressing senators to support the CLARITY Act, arguing that rejecting the digital asset legislation would preserve regulatory gaps that leave consumers vulnerable to misconduct, uncertainty, and risks similar to those exposed by the FTX collapse. Ripple Urges Senate to Treat CLARITY Act Vote as a Consumer Protection Decision Ripple’s global co-head of [&#8230;]

Startale Group Joins SBI and DigiFT to Tokenize a $1.3 Billion Equity Fund With JPYSC Stablecoin

SBI Group, DigiFT, and Startale Group have completed a joint proof-of-concept demonstrating the end-to-end lifecycle of tokenized securities using the JPYSC stablecoin. Bridging the Gap in Digital Capital Markets SBI Group, DigiFT, and Startale Group announced a joint initiative demonstrating how JPYSC, a trust-based Japanese yen stablecoin, can support the complete lifecycle of tokenized securities. [&#8230;]

Grayscale Highlights Covered Calls for Strong Bitcoin Yield

Key HighlightsIn the latest report, a Grayscale researcher mentioned that Bitcoin covered call strategies are an effective way to create income in market uncertainty.Amid the positive economic data, Bitcoin has witnessed a small upward momentum, soaring above $65,000.BTC is struggling to sustain upward momentum due to choppy flows in ETFs and geopolitical tension.On July 15, Grayscale, a leading asset management company, highlighted Bitcoin covered call strategies as an effective way for investo

Quickswap Adopts Orbs Layer 3 Perps Stack After 81.8% Vote, Challenging CEX Execution

Quickswap is integrating Orbs’ perps as its default perpetual futures infrastructure across all supported blockchain networks. A New Era for Decentralized Derivatives Quickswap has adopted Orbs’ Perpetual Hub Ultra 2.0 as its default infrastructure for perpetual futures trading across all supported chains, following a community governance vote that saw 81.8% of QUICK token holders back [&#8230;]

After Its Toughest Month in Two Years This Digital Asset Faces an Uncertain Path Ahead

US spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $4.5 billion in net outflows in June, their worst month since launching in January 2024, as Bitcoin slid 20.48% and later hit a 21-month low of $58,190 on July 1. Citigroup cut its 12-month Bitcoin target to $82,000 from $112,000, while leveraged futures open interest fell from about $31.3 billion [&#8230;]

Blackrock, CME, Goldman, JPMorgan, NYSE, Nasdaq, Vanguard Among 30+ Firms in DTCC’s Successful Tokenized Trade Test

More than 30 traditional finance and digital asset firms joined a live DTCC tokenization event that moved securities held at its central depository onto blockchain networks for real institutional transactions. Why Did More Than 30 Firms Join DTCC’s Tokenization Test? The Depository Trust &#038; Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announced on July 15, 2026, that securities held [&#8230;]