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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

FCA finalizes UK crypto rules as firms face 2027 access deadline

The Financial Conduct Authority finalized its UK crypto rulebook on June 30, setting the stage for the next phase of regulation and turning it into a race for firms seeking to maintain full market access when the regime begins in 2027.The shift is now operational, as the FCA says firms that want to carry out new regulated cryptoasset activities will need authorization under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, or a variation of permission if they are already authorized for other regulate

From Crypto Fundraising to Prison: Exiled Chinese Tycoon Jailed 30 Years over $1B Fraud

A US federal court has sentenced Chinese businessman GuoWengui to 30 years in prison after finding him guilty of running a large-scalefraud scheme that raised more than $1 billion from followers, the BBC reported. The case drewattention due to Guo’s political profile and his claims of opposing China’sgovernment while soliciting funds from supporters.Court Findings and SentencingA New York jury convicted Guo on charges that includedracketeering, fraud, and money laundering. Judge Analisa Torres s

US starts clock to bring in ID checks for converting dollars to stablecoins but DeFi stays outside the rules

US regulators have started the compliance clock for stablecoin issuers, with a proposed customer-identification rule that would make direct minting, redemption, and account relationships look more like bank onboarding.The bigger fight begins after that first customer check. Stablecoins can be bought, transferred, and used across exchanges, wallets, DeFi venues, and smart contracts long after a token leaves the issuer's direct relationship.A joint proposal from FinCEN, the Federal Reserve, the OC

Hantec Markets Brings Copy Trading to MetaTrader Users with Brokeree Integration

Hantec Markets haspartnered with Brokeree Solutions to launch copy trading and managed accountservices for its clients across MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5.The partnershipfollows Brokeree'srecent launch of Integration APIs for its Social Trading and PAMM products,allowing brokers and financial institutions to embed the services intoproprietary platforms beyond MetaTrader and cTrader.Hantec Integrates Brokeree for SocialTradingThe integration supportsHantec Social, the broker's copy trading platf

Most Innovative CFD Brokers in Europe 2026: Feature Overview

The European retail brokerage landscape requires brokers to deliver reliable execution under strict European Securities and Markets Authority regulations. Moving into 2026, baseline reliability is no longer the primary differentiator. Top brokers now focus on deep technological innovations to attract self-directed traders. These innovations include artificial intelligence, behavioral feedback loops, advanced visual data processing, and highly specialized educational platforms.In this overview, w

JPMorgan warns rushed US crypto rules could create market loopholes as Senate races toward July CLARITY Act vote

JPMorgan has warned that Congress could create new gaps in financial oversight if it moves too quickly to write new rules for the crypto industry.The warning comes as Senate leaders try to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a broad bill that would divide federal oversight of digital assets between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The measure has become one of the crypto industry’s top priorities after years of enforcement

"I'd Rather Be Early Than Late": VCG Markets CEO on All-In Bet on AI

"The priority is simple: move at the speed the opportunity deserves." That is how the new chief executive of VCG Markets, Brian Myers, frames his mandate, barely weeks into the role. It is not the kind of language that hedges. After two decades in the retail trading industry, most recently in a senior position at Equiti, he arrived at VCG with a specific view of what the company already had and what it still needed to do with it.What it already had, in his telling, was considerable. The AI techn

Ripple bets XRPL lending can give XRP a future beyond payments as price struggles

Ripple is trying to move the XRP Ledger (XRPL) deeper into institutional credit, a push that could expand the network’s role beyond cross-border payments and give XRP a broader claim on the next phase of onchain finance.The company is backing a proposed lending upgrade that would allow institutions to borrow against assets they hold on the XRPL, including stablecoins and tokenized instruments, without forcing the blockchain to make the credit decision itself.For XRP, the significance is less abo

Why Algo Traders Outgrow Their First Broker (And What Comes Next)

Most retail traders start their journey with a broker of convenience. They deposit a modest amount, load a standard strategy, and everything functions exactly as advertised. But as strategies scale and frequency increases, the environment begins to crack. At GCC Brokers, we see this evolution constantly: the transition from your first broker to your second is where retail trading becomes professional trading.Finding a true broker for automated trading means looking past the marketing brochures a

FIFA World Cup knockout rounds kick off as Kraken brings crypto to the world’s biggest stage

<p>Crypto's integration into major sports events like the World Cup could drive mainstream adoption, influencing fan engagement and investment trends.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/world-cup-crypto-kraken-fan-tokens/">FIFA World Cup knockout rounds kick off as Kraken brings crypto to the world&#8217;s biggest stage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US plans $4B upgrade for military bases in UK, including nuclear storage

<p>The $4B upgrade in UK bases signals a strategic shift in US defense posture, potentially heightening geopolitical tensions in Europe.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-4b-military-upgrade-uk-bases/">US plans $4B upgrade for military bases in UK, including nuclear storage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

BlackRock deposits 4,385 Bitcoin and 30,725 Ethereum into Coinbase

<p>BlackRock's crypto ETF activities could stabilize Bitcoin and Ethereum prices but pose risks if institutional sentiment shifts or Coinbase faces disruptions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/blackrock-bitcoin-ethereum-coinbase-deposit/">BlackRock deposits 4,385 Bitcoin and 30,725 Ethereum into Coinbase</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

France knocked out of 2026 World Cup after Round of 32 loss to Sweden

<p>France's early exit highlights the unpredictability of the World Cup, impacting team morale and reshaping future tournament strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/france-eliminated-world-cup-sweden-upset/">France knocked out of 2026 World Cup after Round of 32 loss to Sweden</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

A Year After the Acquisition: How Autochartist Became oneZero's Engagement Layer

It's been over a year since oneZero closed the acquisition of Autochartist. Although the two companies, at the surface, appeared to operate at different layers of the capital markets technology stack, as the integration progresses, it becomes clearer that the combination has complemented the product offerings of each platform.A Strategic DealAutochartist had spent 15 years building automated analytics and signal generation that turned real-time market data into actionable intelligence for financ

Penguin Solutions upgrades ClusterWareAI with AI agent and GPU automation features

<p>Penguin Solutions' enhancements to ClusterWareAI could significantly streamline AI operations, reducing downtime and boosting efficiency in GPU clusters.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/penguin-solutions-clusterwareai-ai-agent-gpu-automation/">Penguin Solutions upgrades ClusterWareAI with AI agent and GPU automation features</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US initiates decade-long countdown to exit USMCA trade agreement

<p>The US's potential USMCA exit could reshape North American trade dynamics, impacting sectors reliant on cross-border cooperation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-usmca-exit-countdown/">US initiates decade-long countdown to exit USMCA trade agreement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

World Cup hero Bajraktarević highlights crypto’s fading grip on athlete sponsorships

<p>The decline in crypto sponsorships for athletes like Bajraktarevi signals a broader shift away from digital assets in sports marketing.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/world-cup-crypto-athlete-sponsorship-decline/">World Cup hero Bajraktarević highlights crypto&#8217;s fading grip on athlete sponsorships</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Wells Fargo raises AMD price target to $615, signaling deepening AI confidence

<p>Wells Fargo's AMD target boost underscores AI's transformative market potential, highlighting competitive dynamics and investor opportunities.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/wells-fargo-raises-amd-target-price-615/">Wells Fargo raises AMD price target to $615, signaling deepening AI confidence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Oil prices set for largest quarterly drop since 2020: Bloomberg

<p>The anticipated oil price drop may reshape global energy markets, influencing economic forecasts and altering geopolitical strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/oil-prices-set-for-largest-quarterly-drop-since-2020-bloomberg/">Oil prices set for largest quarterly drop since 2020: Bloomberg</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>