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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

Polymarket faces scrutiny over dispute resolution system as judges found betting on their own cases

<p>Polymarket's integrity crisis highlights the need for transparent, unbiased dispute systems in prediction markets to maintain trust and fairness.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/polymarket-dispute-resolution-scrutiny/">Polymarket faces scrutiny over dispute resolution system as judges found betting on their own cases</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Ethereum RSI drops to lowest level since launch amid relentless selling pressure

<p>Ethereum's historic RSI lows suggest potential for future recovery, highlighting opportunities for patient investors amid current market volatility.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ethereum-rsi-record-low-oversold/">Ethereum RSI drops to lowest level since launch amid relentless selling pressure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US military strikes Iranian drones and radar sites amid ceasefire tensions

<p>The escalation heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets and crypto volatility, while complicating peace negotiations and oil flow.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-military-strikes-iran-crypto-impact/">US military strikes Iranian drones and radar sites amid ceasefire tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF sheds $214M in single-day outflow as institutional profit-taking accelerates

<p>Institutional profit-taking in Bitcoin ETFs may signal a shift in market dynamics, potentially impacting Bitcoin's price stability and investor sentiment.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/blackrock-etf-sells-214m-bitcoin/">BlackRock&#8217;s Bitcoin ETF sheds $214M in single-day outflow as institutional profit-taking accelerates</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

$2 Million Per Vessel: Inside Iran’s Massive USDT Toll Operation in the Strait of Hormuz

Reports indicate that some of the payments could have been made in stablecoins, particularly Tether’s USDT, the largest stablecoin by market capitalization. The U.S. OFAC has warned that maritime companies executing such payments might be affected by upcoming sanctions. Iran Claims Hormuz Toll Booth Yields up to $2 Million Per Ship, Some Payments Made Using [&#8230;]

Iran launches multiple drones towards Strait of Hormuz as US shoots down four, rattling crypto markets

<p>Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize global markets, influencing oil prices, crypto volatility, and regulatory landscapes.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-drones-strait-hormuz-crypto-impact/">Iran launches multiple drones towards Strait of Hormuz as US shoots down four, rattling crypto markets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

FBI arrests 3 US citizens for plotting to fund ISIS with cryptocurrency

<p>The arrests highlight ongoing challenges in preventing crypto misuse for terrorism, underscoring the need for vigilant regulatory measures.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/fbi-arrests-isis-cryptocurrency-funding-plot/">FBI arrests 3 US citizens for plotting to fund ISIS with cryptocurrency</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

GOP senators urge Fed, FDIC, OCC to revise bank capital rules for Bitcoin

<p>Revised bank capital rules could lower barriers for institutional Bitcoin adoption, potentially reshaping the financial landscape.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/gop-senators-bank-capital-rules-bitcoin/">GOP senators urge Fed, FDIC, OCC to revise bank capital rules for Bitcoin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Wall Street’s tech favorites tumble as jobs report raises rate fears

<p>Rising job numbers suggest prolonged high rates, prompting market volatility and potential shifts from equities to fixed income investments.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/tech-stocks-tumble-jobs-report-rates/">Wall Street&#8217;s tech favorites tumble as jobs report raises rate fears</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Hong Kong Monetary Authority implements new bank rules for mainland Chinese account openings

<p>The new banking rules may deter mainland Chinese investors, potentially impacting Hong Kong's financial market dynamics and cross-border capital flow.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/hkma-new-bank-rules-mainland-chinese-accounts/">Hong Kong Monetary Authority implements new bank rules for mainland Chinese account openings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Marvell joins S&P 500 as AI boom boosts profitability

<p>Marvell's S&#38;P 500 inclusion highlights AI's transformative impact on tech profitability, influencing both traditional and crypto markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/marvell-joins-sp500-ai-boom/">Marvell joins S&amp;P 500 as AI boom boosts profitability</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

100x Reversal? Strategy May Have Bought 3,200 BTC After Bitcoin Sale, Standard Chartered Says

Standard Chartered suspects Strategy could announce a large bitcoin buy on Monday, with estimates pointing to a buy of either 320 BTC or as much as 3,200 BTC. The outlook follows the company’s recent sale of 32 BTC and suggests a much larger accumulation could quickly shift attention back to institutional demand. Standard Chartered Sees [&#8230;]

Ethereum’s $1,500 test shows how quickly Wall Street’s crypto trade has turned

Ethereum’s slide to its lowest level in more than a year is testing the Wall Street trade that brought the token deeper into institutional portfolios.Data from CryptoSlate shows that the second-largest cryptocurrency fell to as low as $1,506 during the last 24 hours, its weakest level since April 2025, extending a broad crypto selloff that has already drained leverage from derivatives markets and pushed traders toward defensive positioning.Crucially, the downswing is not confined to ETH's spot m

Here’s Why Bitcoin’s 50% Drop Looks Mild Next to What Several Altcoin Holders Are Sitting On

This week, bitcoin took a trip to its lowest price tag of 2026, slipping to $59,100 per coin and now sitting a touch more than 50% below the leading crypto asset’s all-time high above $126,000. Meanwhile, a hefty slice of the altcoin crowd has endured far steeper markdowns, with many well-known digital assets nursing losses [&#8230;]

Strategy Affirms Mission to Grow Net Bitcoin as CEO Shuts Down Rumors

Strategy’s CEO rejected rumors that the company’s bitcoin strategy has changed, reaffirming its goal of increasing both net bitcoin holdings and bitcoin per share. His comments aligned with Michael Saylor’s continued bullish outlook on BTC. Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Sparks Questions About Long-Term BTC Growth Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) faces a key market question after its bitcoin [&#8230;]

DeFi’s old hack vectors are fading – But the new risk can hit six chains at once

Decentralized finance has gotten a lot safer over the past six years, and a new review of protocol losses from 2020 through 2025 puts a pretty large number behind that claim.Industry-wide DeFi losses peaked at $2.62 billion in 2022 and fell roughly 80% to $534 million by 2024. Bridge hacks that once produced billion-dollar headlines now account for a tiny slice of annual totals, and the typical exploit today does about a quarter as much damage as it did at the peak.While this is certainly great

‘Bottom Fishers’ Lift Bitcoin Above 2026 Low but Schiff Warns the Worst May Still Be Ahead

While bitcoin trades more than 50% beneath its all-time peak above $126,000 recorded last October, gold proponent Peter Schiff remains convinced the asset has considerably further to fall. This weekend, Schiff conducted a poll asking: “How low does bitcoin’s price have to fall before you bitcoiners concede that I’ve been right all along?” Among the [&#8230;]

‘A Good Time to Add More Dots’: Saylor Sparks Bitcoin Buy Buzz After Strategy’s Rare BTC Sale

Michael Saylor renewed attention on Strategy’s bitcoin plans after the company’s rare 32 BTC sale sparked debate among investors. His latest post shifted focus back to Strategy’s 843,706 BTC reserve and the possibility of future acquisitions. Saylor’s Post Refocuses Traders After Strategy’s Rare Bitcoin Sale Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), has renewed [&#8230;]

Crypto rails made prediction markets global, gambling laws may make them local again

South Korean police opened the country's first illegal gambling probe into domestic Polymarket users on Jun. 5, targeting residents who placed bets on the Jun. 3 local election outcomes.The Gangwon Provincial Police Agency is leading the investigation at the request of the National Police Agency, tracing cryptocurrency transaction records to identify users nationwide.Those identified face potential fines of up to 10 million won ($6,500) under Article 246 of the Criminal Act. Polymarket's resolve