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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

Trump to address nation Thursday amid Hormuz military tensions

<p>Trump's address may heighten geopolitical tensions, influencing market perceptions and increasing the likelihood of U.S.-Iran conflict escalation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-to-address-nation-thursday-amid-hormuz-military-tensions/">Trump to address nation Thursday amid Hormuz military tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Ukraine’s Freyja missile defense project to complete in 12 months, needs Patriots

<p>The Freyja project's timeline and Ukraine's defense needs heighten NATO-Russia tensions, impacting geopolitical stability and market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ukraines-freyja-missile-defense-project-to-complete-in-12-months-needs-patriots/">Ukraine&#8217;s Freyja missile defense project to complete in 12 months, needs Patriots</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Aave selects Chainlink CCIP to power cross chain activity

<p>Aave's integration of Chainlink CCIP enhances cross-chain efficiency, potentially boosting DeFi adoption by simplifying multi-network operations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/aave-selects-chainlink-ccip-to-power-cross-chain-activity/">Aave selects Chainlink CCIP to power cross chain activity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Explosions reported in eastern Bandar Abbas amid US-Iran tensions

<p>The explosions may escalate regional tensions, affecting market stability and increasing the risk of broader military conflicts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/explosions-reported-in-eastern-bandar-abbas-amid-us-iran-tensions/">Explosions reported in eastern Bandar Abbas amid US-Iran tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

CLARITY Act stalls in Senate; Bitcoin down 22% from May peak

<p>The CLARITY Act's Senate impasse highlights regulatory uncertainty's impact on crypto markets, affecting investor confidence and Bitcoin's value.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/clarity-act-stalls-in-senate-bitcoin-down-22-from-may-peak/">CLARITY Act stalls in Senate; Bitcoin down 22% from May peak</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

BlackRock, JPMorgan, Coinbase Join UK Tokenization Taskforce Targeting $88T RWA Market

Key Takeaways:The UK is creating a 54-member tokenization task force of companies including BlackRock, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and Coinbase.The initiative will focus on live tokenized financial market use cases, starting with tokenized repo transactions.By 2035 estimated by officials, an $88 trillion real-world asset market could become available due to tokenization.User Score8.7Follow us on Google NewsMajor banks, asset managers, and crypto and blockchain businesses have joined a new UK tokeniz

Iranian agents deploy tear gas at Tehran protest over truck purchase losses

<p>The regime's crackdown on protests may heighten political instability, potentially influencing leadership dynamics and market perceptions.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iranian-agents-deploy-tear-gas-at-tehran-protest-over-truck-purchase-losses/">Iranian agents deploy tear gas at Tehran protest over truck purchase losses</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran destroys two US drones in Strait of Hormuz escalation

<p>The incident heightens regional tensions, potentially disrupting global shipping and impacting international markets and diplomatic relations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-destroys-two-us-drones-in-strait-of-hormuz-escalation/">Iran destroys two US drones in Strait of Hormuz escalation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Houthis fire missile at Saudi Arabia, escalating regional tensions

<p>The missile strike exacerbates regional instability, potentially undermining Iran's regime and affecting geopolitical and market dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/houthis-fire-missile-at-saudi-arabia-escalating-regional-tensions/">Houthis fire missile at Saudi Arabia, escalating regional tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Trump warns of Iran obliteration if assassination attempt occurs

<p>Trump's stance may escalate U.S.-Iran tensions, risking regional instability and impacting global political and economic dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/trump-warns-of-iran-obliteration-if-assassination-attempt-occurs/">Trump warns of Iran obliteration if assassination attempt occurs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitmine Raises Ether Holdings to 5.77 Million, Reaches 4.8% of Ethereum Supply

Bitmine now holds 5.77 million ETH, equal to 4.8% of ether’s total supply, putting it 96% of the way to its 5% target. The company said its staked ether position has grown to 4.92 million ETH, with projected annualized staking revenue of $242 million. Bitmine Grows ETH Treasury to 5.77 Million, Reaching 96% of 5% [&#8230;]

Gasoline prices in Crimea soar amid economic strain under Russian control

<p>The economic strain in Crimea under Russian control may heighten regional instability and increase the likelihood of Ukrainian recapture efforts.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/gasoline-prices-in-crimea-soar-amid-economic-strain-under-russian-control/">Gasoline prices in Crimea soar amid economic strain under Russian control</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Crypto exchanges are becoming the new distribution channel for Wall Street assets

Crypto exchanges are increasingly becoming distribution platforms for Wall Street exposure as trading in tokenized stocks and real-world asset derivatives accelerates across crypto markets.Tokenized assets became the most-listed category across major centralized exchanges in the first half of 2026, accounting for nearly one in every five new listings, CryptoRank data shows. The category represented less than 7% of listings in 2025.The expansion was driven largely by tokenized equities issued thr

Bitcoin Slides to $62,037 as Iran Conflict Sparks Fresh Energy Fears

Bitcoin fell nearly 3% to the $62,000 range, dragging the total crypto market cap down to $2.24 trillion and triggering over $322 million in liquidations. Bitcoin Tumbles Amid U.S.-Iran Clashes Bitcoin tumbled to the $62,000 range Monday as a weekend exchange of gunfire between U.S. and Iranian forces threatened to spark another energy crisis. Market [&#8230;]

Robinhood Chain tokens are reportedly vanishing from wallets causing buyers to lose funds

Cross-chain transaction protocol Relay has claimed that buyers on Robinhood Chain, Robinhood's permissionless Ethereum Layer 2, lost money after tokens they purchased disappeared from their wallets.Relay highlighted the issue and said the money was gone, without promoting the tokens or saying why they disappeared from wallets.The incidents were reportedly not wallet or private-key compromises. Keys and balances beyond the identified tokens remained untouched, it said. Relay is blocking tokens as

World Cup Prediction Markets Hit $5.81 Billion Across 52 Events Amid Buying Frenzy

Across 52 distinct markets monitored by Bitcoin.com News, over $5.81 billion floods World Cup prediction markets on Polymarket and Kalshi, shifting liquidity for traders. Prediction markets have reached unprecedented liquidity milestones during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, capturing billions of dollars in volume as digital asset traders search for alternative high-yield environments. Capital allocations across [&#8230;]

SBI Holdings Taps Solana to Build Japan’s Institutional On-Chain Finance Market

SBI Holdings has entered into a strategic partnership with the Solana Foundation to build an on-chain financial market for real-world assets, stablecoins and institutional settlement.Under the agreement, the Solana Foundation will acquire an equity stake in SBI R3 Japan, joining existing shareholders SBI Holdings and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, a G-SIB. Financial terms have not been disclosed. The entity is expected to be renamed SBI Solana Global following standard corporate procedures.Tra

How a zeroed oracle signature unlocked $9M from Hedera DeFi lender Bonzo Lend

Hedera-based lending protocol Bonzo Lend has locked withdrawals after an oracle verifier accepted a proof containing a zeroed signature and public key, allowing a wallet to borrow $9.05 million against 250 SAUCE.Bonzo Lend and Bonzo Points remained paused as of July 13, while the protocol’s official status page listed Bonzo Lend and all affected asset markets as under maintenance.Liquidity providers remain unable to withdraw while Bonzo Finance Labs and the Bonzo Finance Foundation determine a r

SBI Holdings and Solana Foundation Partner to Launch Japan’s On-Chain Financial Markets

The joint initiative will seek to leverage the speed and efficiency of Solana’s network to serve as a bridge between the domestic market and global liquidity pools. Through SBI Solana Global, the entities will offer on-chain services and products focused on the payments and real-world asset (RWA) use cases. SBI Holdings and Solana Foundation Seek [&#8230;]