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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

8 Teams Chase an $800,000 Top Prize as CDL Championship Opens in Las Vegas

Optic Texas opened the 2026 Call of Duty League Championship as the top seed, and bettors agree the regular season standings mean something. The CDL Championship, known as Champs, started July 16 at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. Faze Vegas is hosting the event that closes out the Black Ops 7 season. Eight […]

Netanyahu’s nuclear facility visit signals potential Israel-Iran confrontation

<p>Increased military posturing by Israel may hinder diplomatic efforts, reducing the likelihood of a US-Iran nuclear deal and regional stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/netanyahus-nuclear-facility-visit-signals-potential-israel-iran-confrontation/">Netanyahu&#8217;s nuclear facility visit signals potential Israel-Iran confrontation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitpay Wins MiCA Approval as Europe Builds a Unified Crypto Payment Market

Bitpay has secured authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, giving its Dutch subsidiary a regulatory base to expand cryptocurrency and stablecoin payment services across the bloc. The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets authorized Bitpay B.V. as a crypto-asset service provider, or CASP, the company announced Thursday. The approval covers regulated cryptocurrency [&#8230;]

Uber strikes $14.8B deal to acquire Delivery Hero, creating the largest food delivery platform outside China

<p>Uber's acquisition of Delivery Hero positions it as a dominant global player, challenging competitors and reshaping the food delivery landscape.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/uber-delivery-hero-acquisition-deal-3/">Uber strikes $14.8B deal to acquire Delivery Hero, creating the largest food delivery platform outside China</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky’s X account hijacked to push AI-generated crypto thread

<p>The incident highlights vulnerabilities in social media security, undermining trust in digital narratives crucial for crypto market stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/airbnb-ceo-chesky-x-account-hacked-rwa/">Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky&#8217;s X account hijacked to push AI-generated crypto thread</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US-Iran tensions rise as ceasefire collapses, naval blockade reinstated

<p>Rising US-Iran tensions threaten regional stability and global oil markets, reducing prospects for diplomatic resolutions and economic recovery.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-iran-tensions-rise-as-ceasefire-collapses-naval-blockade-reinstated/">US-Iran tensions rise as ceasefire collapses, naval blockade reinstated</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

M80’s Web3 ambitions meet reality as upstart squad delivers upset in Esports Nations Qualifier

<p>M80's esports setback highlights the challenges of integrating Web3 into gaming, questioning the viability of crypto-driven competitive strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/m80-web3-esports-nations-qualifier-upset/">M80&#8217;s Web3 ambitions meet reality as upstart squad delivers upset in Esports Nations Qualifier</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

China conducts military simulations near Taiwan using US ship mock-ups

<p>China's military simulations near Taiwan heighten regional tensions, potentially increasing the risk of conflict and impacting global stability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/china-conducts-military-simulations-near-taiwan-using-us-ship-mock-ups/">China conducts military simulations near Taiwan using US ship mock-ups</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US strikes in Bandar Abbas kill two and wound eight as Bitcoin dips below $73K on geopolitical fears

<p>Geopolitical tensions heighten market volatility, impacting crypto stability and highlighting vulnerabilities in global financial systems.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-strikes-bandar-abbas-bitcoin-dip/">US strikes in Bandar Abbas kill two and wound eight as Bitcoin dips below $73K on geopolitical fears</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Justice Department’s Criminal Division raises concerns over crypto legislation’s impact on money laundering prosecutions

<p>The CLARITY Act's exemptions could hinder money laundering prosecutions, potentially weakening regulatory oversight of decentralized finance.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/doj-crypto-clarity-act-money-laundering-concerns/">Justice Department&#8217;s Criminal Division raises concerns over crypto legislation&#8217;s impact on money laundering prosecutions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US refiner profit margins hit record as Iran war disrupts supply routes

<p>Geopolitical tensions may lead to sustained high fuel prices, impacting global economies and increasing market volatility in energy sectors.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-refiner-profit-margins-hit-record-as-iran-war-disrupts-supply-routes/">US refiner profit margins hit record as Iran war disrupts supply routes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Crypto Clarity Act faces Senate Democrat opposition over ethics provision: Politico

<p>The Crypto Clarity Act's uncertain future highlights the challenges of achieving bipartisan consensus on regulatory ethics in emerging markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/crypto-clarity-act-faces-senate-democrat-opposition-over-ethics-provision/">Crypto Clarity Act faces Senate Democrat opposition over ethics provision: Politico</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US Lawmakers Propose Facial Age Verification Across Online Betting Markets

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers wants online sportsbooks and prediction markets to scan users’ faces to estimate their age before allowing them to bet or trade. The proposal promises not to retain identities or biometric information, but its full text has not yet been published, leaving enforcement, accuracy and appeal requirements unclear. Proposal calls [&#8230;]

France’s World Cup Exit Erases Sportsbook Liability as Prediction Volume Surges

France’s 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain eliminated one of the most heavily backed teams on U.S. sportsbooks, wiping out major outright and player-prop liabilities. The result also closed France&#8217;s positions across multibillion-dollar World Cup prediction markets, although exchanges do not profit from an upset in the same way as traditional bookmakers. Prediction markets logged billions [&#8230;]

Blackrock Ignites Crypto ETF Comeback as Bitcoin, Ether Flows Turn Green

Crypto ETF flows stayed constructive on Wednesday, July 15, as bitcoin ETFs added $107.80 million and ether ETFs brought in $53.83 million, with no outflows recorded across either group. HYPE ETFs Add $2.1 Million as ETF Flows Turn Positive The recovery in crypto ETFs did not arrive with fireworks. It arrived with consistency. For a [&#8230;]

Citadel Securities Takes $400M Stake in Crypto.com as Digital Markets Strategy Accelerates

Citadel Securities has invested $400 million in Crypto.com, valuing the exchange at $20 billion. It is Crypto.com's first institutional funding round in its ten-year history.The deal follows Citadel Securities' investment in Kraken, where it led an $800 million round at a similar $20 billion valuation. With stakes in two major retail-facing exchanges, Citadel now has direct exposure to platforms it does not control.Moving past FTX-era cautionCitadel Securities spent years keeping its distance fr

Steak ‘n Shake credits Bitcoin for company growth – But is PR value now worth more than people actually using BTC?

Steak' n Shake says US same-store sales jumped about 16% in July and wants Bitcoin to share the credit. However, one figure remains conspicuously absent: how many customers actually used it.So, is the PR attached to Bitcoin now worth more than the chain itself?In a July 10 post, the burger chain said its month-to-date increase came on top of about 16% growth in the comparable period a year earlier. It thanked loyal patrons and Bitcoiners, said Bitcoin payments save money compared with credit car

2027 Zano Overhaul Could Cut Confirmations to 60 Seconds With Zenith

Zano is preparing to replace its hybrid proof-of-work and proof-of-stake system with Zenith, a privacy-preserving pure proof-of-stake protocol promising 15-second blocks, faster confirmations, and lower token issuance. Zano Targets 2027 for a Major Consensus Shift The privacy-focused blockchain announced that Zenith is now in implementation, with a network transition planned for 2027, subject to testing, [&#8230;]

Kraken Launches USD-Settled Crypto Options for Institutional Traders

Kraken has launched cash-settled, USD-denominated options on BTC and ETH with portfolio margin enabled by default, entering a segment of the crypto derivatives market where Coinbase and CME Group have also been expanding their positions.Kraken's Launch DetailsEligible clients can now trade European-style options in XBT/USD and ETH/USD on Kraken Pro, with weekly, monthly, quarterly and semi-annual expiries available at launch through request-for-quote (RFQ). A public order book is planned for a l