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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

Bayern Munich draws a line in the sand on Michael Olise as Real Madrid circles

<p>Bayern's firm stance on Olise signals a broader trend of clubs prioritizing long-term vision over lucrative transfer offers.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bayern-munich-reject-real-madrid-olise-bid/">Bayern Munich draws a line in the sand on Michael Olise as Real Madrid circles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Sam Altman proposes international AI safety framework modeled after nuclear watchdog

<p>Altman's proposal could reshape global AI governance, fostering international cooperation and potentially influencing tech and digital asset markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/altman-ai-safety-framework-proposal/">Sam Altman proposes international AI safety framework modeled after nuclear watchdog</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Lighter integrates Robinhood Chain collateral for perpetual futures trading

<p>The integration could significantly boost onchain derivatives trading volume, but regulatory and security challenges may impact its growth trajectory.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/lighter-robinhood-chain-perpetual-trading/">Lighter integrates Robinhood Chain collateral for perpetual futures trading</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

“The Mistake Is Treating Loyalty as a Reward Layer When It Should Be a Growth Engine”: FM Singapore Summit 2026 Focus

Desmond Leong’s presentation at the FM Singapore Summit 2026argued that broker loyalty programs should be treated less as a giveaway schemeand more as a structured retention engine that shapes client behavior acrossthe full lifecycle, from onboarding to re-engagement. The core message was simple: acquisition costs are rising,and brokers that still frame loyalty as “trade more, earn more” are leavingretention, lifetime value, and platform activity on the table.As client acquisition becomes more e

Prediction Markets Top $50B Monthly Volume. Will It Last Beyond the World Cup?

Prediction markets surpassed $50 billion in monthly trading volume for the first time in June, with activity jumping 75% from May, according to Artemis data. The milestone coincided with the FIFA World Cup, making June as much a test of event-driven demand as a new market record.Kalshi remained the largest venue, recording roughly $33 billion in monthly volume. Polymarket processed $14 billion combined across its international platform and its recently launched US-regulated exchange. Rothera, th

Manchester United’s pursuit of Crystal Palace forward highlights the growing economics of Premier League transfers

<p>The inflated transfer market reflects broader economic trends, turning football deals into speculative ventures akin to financial trading.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/manchester-united-mateta-transfer-market-economics/">Manchester United&#8217;s pursuit of Crystal Palace forward highlights the growing economics of Premier League transfers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

BitGo’s Angela Ang on bitcoin’s slide and why institutions are driving the APAC playbook

<p>Institutional focus on compliance and security amid bitcoin's volatility highlights a maturing crypto market, driving strategic APAC expansion.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitgo-angela-ang-bitcoin-apac-strategy/">BitGo&#8217;s Angela Ang on bitcoin&#8217;s slide and why institutions are driving the APAC playbook</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Tether freezes 134 ISIS terror wallets as stablecoins now sit inside the sanctions machine

ISIS-K, the Islamic State affiliate active across Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of Central Asia, had USDT balances frozen on 131 TRON addresses after an OFAC sanctions update, creating an enforcement test for stablecoins. Once public-chain intelligence, a sanctions list, and issuer controls were in place, Tether could freeze the balances within its own token system.The July 1 action updated the ISIL Khorasan designation with digital-currency identifiers. Chainalysis said OFAC added 134 crypto

Arbitrum Foundation requests $43M for 2027 operations amid revenue challenges

<p>Arbitrum's funding request highlights potential fiscal strain, emphasizing the need for sustainable revenue growth to support long-term operations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/arbitrum-foundation-43m-2027-operations/">Arbitrum Foundation requests $43M for 2027 operations amid revenue challenges</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Court documents reveal tensions between Anthropic and the Pentagon over Claude AI use

<p>The unresolved legal battle highlights the tension between ethical AI use and government demands, impacting future tech-government collaborations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/anthropic-pentagon-claude-ai-lawsuit-tensions/">Court documents reveal tensions between Anthropic and the Pentagon over Claude AI use</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Denmark’s central bank intervenes to support krone amid euro pressure

<p>Denmark's intervention highlights the challenges of maintaining currency stability amid external pressures, impacting market confidence and strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/denmark-central-bank-krone-intervention-euro/">Denmark&#8217;s central bank intervenes to support krone amid euro pressure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Justice Department probes Susquehanna’s insider trading allegations tied to Chinese brokerage crackdown

<p>The investigation highlights the risks of insider trading in global markets, potentially undermining investor confidence and market integrity.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/doj-probes-susquehanna-insider-trading-chinese-crackdown/">Justice Department probes Susquehanna&#8217;s insider trading allegations tied to Chinese brokerage crackdown</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trust Wallet integrates Intercepta’s security technology for 220M users

<p>The integration elevates security standards across the crypto wallet industry, but centralizes risk, posing potential systemic vulnerabilities.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trust-wallet-intercepta-security-integration/">Trust Wallet integrates Intercepta&#8217;s security technology for 220M users</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Anchorage Digital Adds Lido Support, Opens Liquid Staking Access for Institutions

Anchorage Digital, the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, has integrated with Lido, the largest liquid staking protocol on Ethereum. The announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News says that the integration lets institutional clients connect to the Lido dApp directly from the Anchorage Digital platform. From there, they can mint and burn wstETH, [&#8230;]

Mystery owner challenges the $200B ‘lost’ Satoshi Bitcoin claim in New York court

A pseudonymous respondent has appeared in New York court to challenge a lawsuit seeking control of over $200 billion worth of long-dormant coins tied to the network’s earliest days, including those linked to Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin's pseudonymous founder.The respondent, using the name John Doe 33, filed a notice of appearance on June 30 in New York Supreme Court, saying he is a “natural person and a real human being” with constitutionally protected property rights.He said he is not “a Bitcoin

Report: FBI Director Kash Patel Sat on $250K Strategy Stock Buy for 6 Months

FBI Director Kash Patel bought as much as $250,000 in Strategy stock last November and waited six months to tell federal ethics regulators about it, a NOTUS analysis details. Patel purchased between $100,001 and $250,000 worth of Strategy (MSTR), the business intelligence company that holds bitcoin on its balance sheet, on Nov. 21, 2025. He [&#8230;]

Ondo Launches SEC-Aligned Tokenized U.S. Securities with Shareholder Voting Rights

Ondo Finance haslaunched what it describes as the first live third-party tokenized U.S.securities solution operating within the existing U.S. regulatory framework.The company partnered with Broadridge Financial Solutions to provideshareholder communications and proxy voting rights for token holders.The launch comes ascompetition in tokenized equities accelerates. Finance Magnates recentlyreported that the market has grown rapidly as firms build compliantinfrastructure for blockchain-based securi

CMC Markets in 2026: Funding the Retail Push

CMC Marketspublished in June its preliminaryfull-year results for the period ended 31 March 2026. The company delivered arecord performance, driven by a successful institutional-first strategy,continued expansion through wholesale partnerships, and an increasinglydiversified multi-asset business.CMCreported a 15% year-on-year increase in net operating income to £392.6 million.Statutory profit before tax rose by 20% to £101.3 million, representing thecompany's strongest operational performance s

Crédit Agricole Launches EURXT Stablecoin, Bringing Europe’s Banking Giant Onchain

Key Takeaways:Crédit Agricole has announced the launch of EURXT, a MiCa compliant euro stablecoin on the Ethereum network.EURXT powered the first subscription into a tokenized Amundi money market fund.The stablecoin aims to appeal to institutional investors, taking onchain settlement in Europe.User Score8.7Follow us on Google NewsStablecoins make their entry into the regulated stablecoin space in one of Europe&#8217;s biggest banking groups. Crédit Agricole has launched EURXT (EURO eXchange Toke