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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

UNI Rallies 40% as Standard Chartered Sets $100 Target

Uniswap (UNI) surged roughly 40% over the past week after Standard Chartered Bank initiated coverage of the token with a $100 price target by the end of 2030.UNI price climbed from around $2.35 on June 10 to above $3.5 by June 17, making it one of the top performers among major crypto assets.Read more:Uniswap (UNI) Price Prediction 2026–2040Standard Chartered’s Bullish ForecastGeoffrey Kendrick, Standard Chartered’s Global Head of Digital Assets Research, laid out a year-by-year roadmap in

The Best Crypto Exchanges to Buy, Sell, and Trade Digital Assets

Choosing a crypto exchange isn’t just about finding the lowest fee. The wrong platform can mean wider spreads, weak liquidity, blocked features in your country, withdrawal friction, or more custody risk than you expected. The best crypto exchange is the one that fits how you actually buy, sell, and trade—not just the one with the biggest name.How We Picked the Crypto Exchanges in This ListThis list focuses on active crypto exchanges with strong market presence, public fee information, enough liq

British inflation holds at 2.8% in May, undercutting forecasts ahead of Bank of England rate decision

<p>The steady inflation rate may influence the Bank of England's rate decision, potentially impacting future economic growth and investment strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/uk-inflation-may-bank-of-england-rate/">British inflation holds at 2.8% in May, undercutting forecasts ahead of Bank of England rate decision</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US Senate and House agree on housing bill banning CBDC through 2030

<p>The CBDC ban signals a strong bipartisan stance against government-issued digital currencies, impacting future financial innovation and global competitiveness.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/congress-housing-bill-cbdc-ban-2030/">US Senate and House agree on housing bill banning CBDC through 2030</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Singapore’s electronics exports surge 94.8% on record AI demand

<p>Singapore's export surge highlights its pivotal role in the AI supply chain, signaling sustained economic growth amid global tech demand.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/singapore-electronics-exports-ai-demand-surge/">Singapore&#8217;s electronics exports surge 94.8% on record AI demand</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

G7 summit wraps in Evian with crypto conspicuously absent from the agenda

<p>The absence of crypto discussions at the G7 summit highlights a fragmented regulatory landscape, complicating global compliance for digital assets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/g7-summit-evian-crypto-absent-agenda/">G7 summit wraps in Evian with crypto conspicuously absent from the agenda</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

ECB’s Simkus signals at least one more rate hike amid inflation pressures

<p>The ECB's commitment to inflation control suggests prolonged monetary tightening, impacting eurozone economic growth and market expectations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ecbs-simkus-signals-at-least-one-more-rate-hike-amid-inflation-pressures/">ECB&#8217;s Simkus signals at least one more rate hike amid inflation pressures</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

World Cup 2026 meets crypto: How Mbappe, Messi, and Haaland are fueling a fan token frenzy

<p>The integration of crypto in World Cup 2026 could redefine fan engagement and financial dynamics in sports, impacting global markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/world-cup-2026-crypto-fan-tokens-4/">World Cup 2026 meets crypto: How Mbappe, Messi, and Haaland are fueling a fan token frenzy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

A college student’s $35,000 Polymarket bet went to zero because of one day

<p>The incident highlights the critical importance of precise contract terms in prediction markets, impacting trader trust and industry reputation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/polymarket-student-bet-goes-to-zero/">A college student&#8217;s $35,000 Polymarket bet went to zero because of one day</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trading Technologies Adds Kalshi Connectivity as Prediction Markets Court Institutions

TradingTechnologies will let clients trade US-regulated prediction markets through itsTT platform, starting with connectivity to Kalshi. The Chicago and London-basedplatform provider said trading on Kalshi is expected to go live in the thirdquarter.The planpushes prediction markets, until recently a mostly retail corner of trading,closer to the institutional order flow. TradingTechnologies, whose software routes orders and handles execution for banks,hedge funds and proprietary firms, said its o

Credible Finance partners with OwlTing to power stablecoin-based payments between China and India

<p>The partnership could revolutionize cross-border payments, enhancing speed and reducing costs, but regulatory risks in China and India remain.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/credible-finance-owlting-stablecoin-cross-border-payments/">Credible Finance partners with OwlTing to power stablecoin-based payments between China and India</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

World Cup kicks off and crypto fan tokens are already feeling the heat

<p>The rise of crypto fan tokens highlights the growing intersection of sports and blockchain, offering new speculative avenues for fan engagement.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/world-cup-crypto-fan-tokens-argentina-france/">World Cup kicks off and crypto fan tokens are already feeling the heat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Ali Olwan named Superior Player of the Match at FIFA World Cup after scoring Jordan’s first-ever goal

<p>Ali Olwan's historic goal at the World Cup could inspire a new era of football enthusiasm and development in Jordan, boosting national pride.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ali-olwan-jordan-world-cup-goal/">Ali Olwan named Superior Player of the Match at FIFA World Cup after scoring Jordan&#8217;s first-ever goal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

iFX EXPO 2026 Opens in Cyprus as Sessions Begin

iFX EXPO International 2026 opens today (Wednesday) at theCity of Dreams Mediterranean, bringing together brokers, fintech firms,liquidity providers, payment companies, technology vendors, and otherparticipants from the online trading industry. The event is expected to attractmore than 6,500 attendees, 200 exhibitors, and over 120 speakers.The conference began yesterday evening with the WelcomeParty at Columbia Beach. It was an informal networking event that gaveattendees an opportunity to recon

China’s New Sodium-Ion Battery Targets a 20-Year Lifespan and Stronger Cold-Weather Range

CATL unveiled a sodium-ion battery at a MIIT-backed event, claiming up to 15,000 charge cycles or 20 years of life and stable performance in extreme cold. The One Shell, Two Cells platform pairs sodium and lithium cells to standardize packs, use locally sourced synthetic-carbon anodes, and target electric-vehicle ranges up to 600 km. At a [&#8230;]

Tokenized Real-World Assets Reach $31.76 Billion as Circle’s USYC Tops $3 Billion

The market for tokenized real-world assets ( RWAs) has climbed to about $31.76 billion in onchain value, led by tokenized U.S. Treasuries from Circle and Blackrock. Fresh launches bringing private equity and payroll onchain suggest the institutional push is broadening beyond bonds. A Market Pushing Toward New Highs Tokenized real-world assets, i.e. traditional financial instruments [&#8230;]

Ripple Bets on Africa’s $3.2B Payments Giant to Push RLUSD Into Cross-Border Commerce

Ripple invested in Flutterwave to bring RLUSD into African business payments through a major cross-border network. The deal connects Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin with Flutterwave’s $3.2 billion payments platform, targeting faster settlement, remittances, and commercial payment flows. Ripple Brings Its Dollar Stablecoin Into Flutterwave’s Payment Network Ripple is betting that stablecoins can become a bigger part [&#8230;]

Gate Lists RLUSD With BTC, ETH, XRP and USDT Pairs as Rewards Go Live

Gate added RLUSD trading pairs with XRP, BTC, ETH, and USDT, extending exchange access for Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin. Ripple said the XRP/RLUSD market unlocks interoperability and capital efficiency for digital asset markets worldwide. RLUSD Markets Open With XRP, BTC, ETH, and USDT Pairs Gate listed RLUSD on June 15, opening BTC/RLUSD, ETH/RLUSD, XRP/RLUSD, and RLUSD/ [&#8230;]

Bitcoin’s Killer Use Case: Michael Saylor Explains How BTC Could Transform Global Finance

Michael Saylor says bitcoin’s “killer use case” is far bigger than payments, arguing that BTC could become the foundation for global money, credit, and capital markets. Saylor Says Bitcoin’s ‘Killer Use Case’ Goes Beyond Payments Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said bitcoin’s “killer use case” extends beyond payments, outlining a vision for BTC’s [&#8230;]