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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

European Commission unveils workaround to delay bank trading-book rules until 2030

<p>The delay in implementing trading-book rules allows EU banks to maintain profitability, impacting competitive dynamics and investor confidence.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/eu-delays-bank-trading-book-rules-2030/">European Commission unveils workaround to delay bank trading-book rules until 2030</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran launches missile and drone attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain as crypto market sheds $700M in liquidations

<p>The attacks heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets and energy costs, with potential long-term effects on crypto stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-strikes-kuwait-bahrain-crypto-liquidations/">Iran launches missile and drone attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain as crypto market sheds $700M in liquidations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Matt Cole: Digital credit is key to addressing Bitcoin’s maturity risk, the debt crisis drives a Bitcoin-centric economy, and traditional investment portfolios are becoming obsolete | The Pomp Podcast

Digital credit emerges as a key player in mitigating Bitcoin's maturity risk amid economic transitions.The post Matt Cole: Digital credit is key to addressing Bitcoin&#8217;s maturity risk, the debt crisis drives a Bitcoin-centric economy, and traditional investment portfolios are becoming obsolete | The Pomp Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Gulf Development Pcl plans $4.3B expansion for AI data center infrastructure in Thailand

<p>Gulf Development's expansion could position Thailand as a key regional data center hub, enhancing its digital infrastructure and economic influence.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/gulf-development-4b-ai-data-center-expansion/">Gulf Development Pcl plans $4.3B expansion for AI data center infrastructure in Thailand</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Federal officials propose breakup of PJM Interconnection amid soaring power prices

<p>The proposed breakup of PJM Interconnection could destabilize energy markets, hinder investment, and lead to prolonged consumer cost increases.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/pjm-interconnection-breakup-power-prices/">Federal officials propose breakup of PJM Interconnection amid soaring power prices</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Coinbase launches pre-IPO trading with SpaceX futures

<p>Coinbase's move democratizes access to private market valuations, potentially reshaping investment landscapes and challenging traditional gatekeepers.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/coinbase-pre-ipo-spacex-futures/">Coinbase launches pre-IPO trading with SpaceX futures</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Pred Opens to Public as $5M Beta Volume Fuels World Cup Sports Trading Push

Peer-to-peer decentralized sports trading exchange, Pred, has officially opened to public access to its platform. The public debut just a few days before the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Beta Engagement and Performance Metrics Pred, a peer-to-peer sports trading exchange built on the Base blockchain network, opened public access on June 4 [&#8230;]

European Union unveils technology sovereignty package to boost local firms

<p>The EU's tech sovereignty package could reduce foreign dependency, boost local innovation, and reshape global tech market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/eu-technology-sovereignty-package-local-firms/">European Union unveils technology sovereignty package to boost local firms</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

European Union designs €30B carbon market tool to stabilize prices

<p>The EU's 30B carbon market tool could accelerate clean tech investment, but its success hinges on maintaining permit price stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/eu-30b-carbon-market-stabilization-tool/">European Union designs €30B carbon market tool to stabilize prices</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

MicroStrategy faces record $11B unrealized loss on Bitcoin holdings

<p>MicroStrategy's massive unrealized loss highlights the risks of leveraged Bitcoin exposure, potentially impacting market stability and investor confidence.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/microstrategy-record-unrealized-loss-bitcoin/">MicroStrategy faces record $11B unrealized loss on Bitcoin holdings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Amazon unveils next-gen Proteus robot that takes orders in plain English

<p>Amazon's AI-driven Proteus robot enhances operational efficiency, signaling a shift towards more human-like interactions in automation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/amazon-proteus-robot-language-interaction/">Amazon unveils next-gen Proteus robot that takes orders in plain English</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Polymarket Traders Put 62% Odds on Bitcoin Dropping Below $60K This June

Traders across multiple prediction markets are pricing a significant downside move for bitcoin well ahead of any recovery toward six figures. As of 3:30 p.m. EDT on June 4, 2026, bitcoin is trading at $63,826, down roughly 2.8% on the day. The price level has become a focal point on Polymarket, Kalshi, and Myriad markets, [&#8230;]

Solo Bitcoin Miners Keep Pocketing Full Block Rewards in 2026: Here’s How

Solo bitcoin miners running desktop-sized hardware are still finding full blocks in 2026, and the data from several active solo mining pools makes clear this is no longer a fluke. A Recent Solo Win Puts the Spotlight Back on Home Mining A solo miner hit a bitcoin block recently, collecting the full 3.125 BTC subsidy [&#8230;]

Poland, Ukraine Joint Raids Shut Down Fake Trading Scheme That Hit Thousands of Investors

A joint investigation between Polish and Ukrainianauthorities has led to the shutdown of three call centers linked to alarge-scale forex fraud scheme that targeted thousands of investors. According to the Central Office for Combating Cybercrime, the operation resulted in multiplearrests and the seizure of significant assets, as officials continue toinvestigate an organized group accused of running fake investment platforms.Cross-Border Investigation and ArrestsThe case began after Polish authori

FG Nexus Dumps 36,025 ETH as Ethereum Treasury Losses Top $85M

FG Nexus has lost more than $85 million on its ethereum treasury strategy after buying ETH near last year’s highs and selling much of the position at lower prices. The losses highlight the pressure facing public companies that turned to ether as a reserve asset. FG Nexus’ $196M Ethereum Bet Backfires as Losses Surpass $85M [&#8230;]

RLUSD Expands Its Multi-chain Presence Through Wormhole

Ripple has announced that it is expanding its presence on multiple chains by using Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers (NTT).RLUSD will use the burn-and-mint process, which helps it to maintain its ratio of 1:1 with USD.The announcement comes amid a growth in the overall stablecoin market thanks to growing regulatory clarity. On June 4, Ripple, the leading blockchain infrastructure, announced the multi-chain expansion of its native stablecoin, RLUSD, by using Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers (NTT

Bitcoin Traders Dump Long Bets as $636M Gets Wiped Out in One-Day Rout

After a flash crash toward $61,000, bitcoin briefly rebounded to $64,600 before stabilizing just under $64,000. Despite trimming its losses, it remained down 3.2% daily, 14% weekly, and nearly 30% year-to-date in 2026. Volatility Grips Bitcoin After Flash Crash After plunging to $61,310 late Wednesday, bitcoin quickly reversed the losses, and by midnight it was [&#8230;]

$3 Trillion AI IPO Wave Could Pull Capital From Bitcoin as Investors Chase New Market Giants

Bitcoin traded just above $63,000 on Thursday around 12 p.m. EDT, after shedding 17% over the past fortnight, as investors increasingly weigh the potential impact of a historic wave of artificial intelligence (AI) public offerings expected to hit markets over the coming months. 3 AI Mega-IPOs Could Redirect Billions At the center of the discussion [&#8230;]

A 2011 physical Bitcoin loaded with 25 BTC was just unlocked during the $62k selloff

A Casascius coin tied to 25 BTC moved this week, converting a 2011 physical Bitcoin artifact into spendable BTC during a broader market selloff.Galaxy Research identified the item as an S1-COIN-25 Casascius physical Bitcoin, a large-denomination piece from the era when Bitcoin could still be handed across a table as a loaded coin. The reported alert valued the 25 BTC at about $1.78 million at the time.The on-chain sequence is more precise than a simple cash-out. The watched address received a 25