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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

$82.53 Intraday Low: How STRC’s Drop Tests Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Credit Machine

STRC, Strategy Inc.’s variable-rate preferred stock built to hover near $100, instead flirted with the basement Thursday, printing a fresh intraday low near $82.53 before clawing back to close at $88.59. Why STRC’s Wild Session Matters to Bitcoin Treasury Bulls The move was not some polite tremor in the market’s teacup. STRC traded more than […]

Next.io Co-Founder Says Insider Trading in Prediction Markets Is ‘the Most Difficult Point to Resolve’

Pierre Lindh, co-founder of iGaming media group Next.io, says Sportradar’s data deal with Kalshi is another step toward legitimizing prediction markets – but argues the sector’s insider-trading problem may be structurally impossible to fix. Sportradar ‘Takes Sides’ In Industry Standoff When Sportradar agreed to supply official data and integrity tooling to Kalshi this month, the […]

DAZN Adds ADI Predictstreet’s Free-to-Play Predictions for the FIFA World Cup 2026

The World Cup’s official prediction partner is now embedded in DAZN’s streaming app, letting fans play along with live matches for free. A free-to-play prediction layer for live sport DAZN and ADI Predictstreet on 18 June launched a free-to-play prediction experience inside the DAZN app, putting real-time match predictions in front of the streaming platform’s […]

The AI Job Squeeze: How Artificial Intelligence Has Eliminated Over 126,000 Roles in the US

The Alliance for Secure AI Action has registered that, as of 10 June 2026, over 120k job positions have been replaced or made obsolete by AI technology in the U.S., as companies seek to streamline their processes and prepare for a more AI-centric future. The Alliance for Secure AI Action Calls For Action As AI […]

TV USB Ports Are More Useful Than They Look, With Four Practical Ways to Use Them

Which four tasks can a TV’s USB port handle beyond power: expanding storage for program recording, hosting peripherals like keyboards and game controllers, playing personal media, and adding app space? Many smart TVs ship with just 8 to 16 GB, and some support cloud gaming via GeForce Now when controllers are plugged in. Your TV’s […]

71% of Latam Institutions Are Now Using Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payments, Report Finds

According to The Digital Chamber, this high level of adoption will be further driven by incoming regulations that integrate crypto into traditional financial solutions. Nonetheless, even with current regulations, Latam ranks first in the global regional stablecoin adoption rate. Latam Institutions Lead in Crypto Adoption Globally While stablecoins are now being adopted widely around the […]

Ripple Backs Flutterwave in the Series E Funding Round

Key Takeaways:Ripple has invested strategically in the Series E funding round of Flutterwave for $3.2 billion, valuing the African fintech firm at that amount.RLUSD, Ripple Payments and XRP Ledger will be integrated by Flutterwave to broaden the use of stablecoins for cross-border payments.The partnership is designed to speed up the adoption of digital assets, access to liquidity and settlement speed across Africa.User Score8.7Follow us on Google NewsRipple is expanding its payment strategy worl

Australia’s ASIC Wins High Court Appeal as Block Earner Yield Product Faces Fresh Penalty Fight

The High Court of Australia ruled unanimously (7-0) that fintech platform Block Earner illegally offered its cryptocurrency yield product. High Court Sides With Regulator In a landmark decision, the High Court of Australia has ruled that a cryptocurrency yield product was offered illegally without a financial services license. The 7-0 ruling by the country’s highest […]

Brent crude drops 10% as US lifts blockade on Iran, tankers resume passage

<p>The easing of geopolitical tensions may sustain lower oil prices, impacting global markets and reducing the likelihood of price spikes.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/brent-crude-drops-10-as-us-lifts-blockade-on-iran-tankers-resume-passage/">Brent crude drops 10% as US lifts blockade on Iran, tankers resume passage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Anthropic proposes collaboration with Trump administration to lift US restrictions on Mythos

<p>Anthropic's collaboration proposal could reshape US AI policy, impacting global competitiveness and cybersecurity dynamics significantly.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/anthropic-trump-administration-mythos-restrictions/">Anthropic proposes collaboration with Trump administration to lift US restrictions on Mythos</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

A Figure-Eight in Deep Space: Hubble Image Shows Gravity Warping Distant Galaxies

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured MACS0329-0211, a massive galaxy cluster whose gravity bends distant light into arcs, curves, and a bright central figure-eight shape. A cosmic swarm The image, released June 12, 2026, shows what NASA described as looking “somewhat like a swarm of bees returning to their hive.” The cluster is packed with [&#8230;]

Ecuador faces Curaçao in World Cup match as crypto betting platforms eye massive engagement surge

<p>The integration of crypto in the World Cup could accelerate digital asset adoption and reshape sports sponsorship and betting landscapes.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ecuador-curacao-world-cup-crypto-betting/">Ecuador faces Curaçao in World Cup match as crypto betting platforms eye massive engagement surge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

CZ’s Hidden $2M Prison Education Donations Revealed After 4 Private $500K Contributions

Key Takeaways:Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) revealed that he has given $2 million to Prison Professors in the last two years. Four private gifts of $500,000 each were received, 6 months apart.The money is contributing to broader access to free educational courses in federal prisons around the country, and the access will be available nationwide next year.User Score8.7Follow us on Google NewsCZ, or Changpeng Zhao, has announced a new philanthropic endeavor that provided $2 million to U.S. p

Sergej Barbarez leads Bosnia-Herzegovina at World Cup after loss to Switzerland

<p>Barbarez's leadership highlights the potential for unexpected talent to emerge in global sports, inspiring smaller nations to aim higher.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/barbarez-bosnia-world-cup-switzerland-loss/">Sergej Barbarez leads Bosnia-Herzegovina at World Cup after loss to Switzerland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Canada secures first-ever World Cup win with 6-0 demolition of Qatar

<p>Canada's historic World Cup win boosts national morale and soccer development, but Kon's injury could impact future tournament performance.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/canada-first-world-cup-win-qatar/">Canada secures first-ever World Cup win with 6-0 demolition of Qatar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, eyes Labour leadership challenge

<p>Burnham's win may shift Labour's internal dynamics, influencing leadership strategies and potentially altering Greater Manchester's governance.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/andy-burnham-wins-makerfield-by-election-eyes-labour-leadership-challenge/">Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, eyes Labour leadership challenge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

California, Minnesota AGs question CFTC’s ability to regulate prediction markets

<p>State-level regulation of prediction markets could reshape the industry, challenging platforms to navigate diverse legal frameworks and consumer protections.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/california-minnesota-ags-cftc-prediction-markets/">California, Minnesota AGs question CFTC&#8217;s ability to regulate prediction markets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin Trades 15% Below Critical On-Chain Level After June Selloff

Bitcoin rebounded from a steep June decline, but Glassnode data shows the asset remains below key recovery levels. Recent buyers are still carrying unrealized losses, while capital flows have yet to turn positive. Bitcoin’s Rebound Leaves Recent Buyers Under Pressure Bitcoin has stabilized after a sharp selloff that coincided with rising geopolitical tensions and a [&#8230;]

FERC allows faster connections for large energy users amid AI demand

<p>FERC's decision could accelerate AI and manufacturing growth, impacting energy markets by prioritizing innovation and grid reliability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ferc-faster-grid-connections-ai-demand/">FERC allows faster connections for large energy users amid AI demand</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>