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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

US and Iran begin talks in Switzerland on permanent peace deal

<p>A successful US-Iran peace deal could stabilize the Middle East, impact global oil prices, and influence risk asset markets significantly.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-iran-switzerland-peace-deal-talks/">US and Iran begin talks in Switzerland on permanent peace deal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Somali opposition backs transitional direct-elections model to resolve political deadlock

<p>The endorsement of a transitional direct-elections model could pave the way for resolving Somalia's political crisis and enhancing democratic governance.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/somali-opposition-direct-elections-political-deadlock/">Somali opposition backs transitional direct-elections model to resolve political deadlock</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Turkish lira stablecoins show why Europe’s regulated euro tokens may struggle

Zodia Markets, the crypto subsidiary majority-owned by Standard Chartered, processed $3.4 billion in transactions involving Turkish lira stablecoins in 2025, enough to make the lira its second-most-used stablecoin currency behind the dollar, ahead of the euro and every other G10 currency.Dollar-pegged tokens, led by Tether and Circle's USDC, still dwarfed everything at $110.5 billion, but euro-pegged stablecoins came in at only in the tens of millions, trailing a currency whose home economy is a

Iran’s inspection chief reveals €94B in export earnings never made it back to the country

<p>Iran's unrepatriated export earnings highlight systemic financial isolation, driving increased reliance on crypto, impacting global markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-94b-unrepatriated-export-earnings-crypto/">Iran&#8217;s inspection chief reveals €94B in export earnings never made it back to the country</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin rallies past $65K as Vance lands in Switzerland for Iran peace talks

<p>Bitcoin's surge reflects optimism for reduced geopolitical tensions, potentially stabilizing global markets and enhancing digital asset flows.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-rallies-vance-iran-peace-talks/">Bitcoin rallies past $65K as Vance lands in Switzerland for Iran peace talks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran confirms return of $6B in frozen funds from Qatar as US nuclear deal takes shape

<p>The return of Iran's funds may ease US-Iran tensions, impacting global diplomacy and potentially stabilizing regional economic conditions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-6b-frozen-funds-qatar-return/">Iran confirms return of $6B in frozen funds from Qatar as US nuclear deal takes shape</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

United Kingdom prepares to test hypersonic space plane for faster flights

<p>The UK's hypersonic space plane project could revolutionize global logistics, military operations, and space access with rapid, reusable flights.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/uk-hypersonic-space-plane-invictus/">United Kingdom prepares to test hypersonic space plane for faster flights</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Booz Allen warns of sleeper agent risks from Chinese AI models

<p>The report highlights AI models as a new supply chain risk, potentially reshaping tech competition and regulatory landscapes globally.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/booz-allen-chinese-ai-sleeper-agent-risks/">Booz Allen warns of sleeper agent risks from Chinese AI models</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Jude Bellingham reflects on family ties and patriotism during national anthem

<p>Bellingham's reflections highlight the emotional depth of national pride, while the $JUDE token crash underscores risks in unregulated crypto markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bellingham-national-anthem-jude-token-crash/">Jude Bellingham reflects on family ties and patriotism during national anthem</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Japan thrashes Tunisia 4-0 for largest World Cup win ever

<p>Japan's historic win boosts their World Cup credentials, highlighting their growing prowess and strategic advantage in the expanded tournament.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/japan-tunisia-world-cup-4-0-win/">Japan thrashes Tunisia 4-0 for largest World Cup win ever</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Micro AGI sends free cleaning staff to NYC apartments for AI training

<p>MicroAGI's innovative data collection for AI training raises privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny, impacting the future of robotics development.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/micro-agi-free-cleaning-nyc-ai-training/">Micro AGI sends free cleaning staff to NYC apartments for AI training</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Morgan Stanley’s proposed 0.14% ETH and SOL fees could turn the next crypto ETF race into a price fight

Morgan Stanley filed amended registration statements for proposed Ethereum and Solana ETF trusts on June 18, setting a 0.14% annual delegated sponsor fee on both products.Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas described the proposed fee as the lowest among ETH and SOL products worldwide.The ETH trust, expected to trade on NYSE Arca under the ticker MSSE, intends to track ether and staking rewards from a portion of its holdings. The SOL trust (MSOL) intends to stake up to 100% of its Solana.

Microsoft Warns of New USB-Based Malware Targeting Crypto Users

Microsoft has alerted about a malware that spreads through flash drives that use Windows shortcut files to infect devices. The so-called “clipper” malware searches for crypto addresses in the clipboard and substitutes them with other addresses controlled by attackers. Microsoft Alerts About Windows Malware That Changes Cryptocurrency Addresses The team behind Microsoft Defender, Windows’ embedded [&#8230;]

Hunting the Next Marvel? Jensen Huang Already Shared Clues on One Slide

Marvell $MRVL has gone from a sub-$100 stock to north of $300 since Jensen Huang called it “the next trillion-dollar company”, and now everyone’s hunting for his next hint. The most useful thing he left on stage was a map. The following guest post comes from Ziven.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering data on [&#8230;]

Iran-Linked Hackers Claim Control of US Security Drones Ahead of the World Cup Kickoff

A group identifying as Handala and linked to Iran claims it hijacked FBI surveillance drones guarding FIFA World Cup sites that opened June 11, tapping live video and data from facial and license-plate recognition systems. The FBI has curtailed drone flights over venues as the Justice Department warns of Iranian cyber activity and the State [&#8230;]

WhiteBIT Lands MiCA License in Austria, Opens Door to 35M EU Users

WhiteBIT EU has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority, giving the exchange a regulated path into the European Economic Area. The Vienna-based entity, WB-Shield Innovations GmbH, operates under the WhiteBIT EU name. The Austrian FMA granted the authorization on June 19, 2026. Under MiCAR, WhiteBIT EU can now offer [&#8230;]

JD Vance arrives in Switzerland to launch Iran nuclear talks as crypto markets watch for geopolitical signals

<p>The talks could reshape global energy markets, influencing inflation and interest rates, with potential ripple effects on crypto valuations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/vance-switzerland-iran-nuclear-talks-crypto/">JD Vance arrives in Switzerland to launch Iran nuclear talks as crypto markets watch for geopolitical signals</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Josimar shines at 2026 World Cup as FIFA’s blockchain play quietly grows on Avalanche

<p>Josimar's World Cup heroics highlight the growing intersection of sports and blockchain, potentially reshaping fan engagement and investment.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/josimar-world-cup-fifa-collect-avalanche/">Josimar shines at 2026 World Cup as FIFA&#8217;s blockchain play quietly grows on Avalanche</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Kamada scores early goal to give Japan lead against Tunisia in World Cup opener

<p>Japan's early lead and strong performances signal their potential to advance deep into the World Cup, challenging traditional powerhouses.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/kamada-japan-tunisia-world-cup-goal/">Kamada scores early goal to give Japan lead against Tunisia in World Cup opener</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>