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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

Robinhood gets Canadian regulator nod for WonderFi acquisition

<p>Robinhood's acquisition of WonderFi could significantly enhance its crypto market presence in Canada, leveraging established regulatory frameworks.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/robinhood-wonderfi-acquisition-canada/">Robinhood gets Canadian regulator nod for WonderFi acquisition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

European Central Bank survey shows firms raising cost and inflation expectations after US-Iran war

<p>Eurozone firms' rising cost expectations amid geopolitical tensions could strain ECB's policy balance, impacting growth and financial markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ecb-survey-inflation-expectations-us-iran-war/">European Central Bank survey shows firms raising cost and inflation expectations after US-Iran war</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

ByteDance offers special stock incentives to AI team to combat poaching

<p>ByteDance's strategic retention efforts highlight the escalating AI talent competition, potentially influencing industry compensation norms.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bytedance-ai-stock-incentives-talent-retention/">ByteDance offers special stock incentives to AI team to combat poaching</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Iran considers transferring 60% enriched uranium to China amid US negotiations

<p>Iran's potential uranium transfer to China could reshape geopolitical alliances, impacting global nuclear diplomacy and economic sanctions dynamics.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-uranium-transfer-china-us-negotiations/">Iran considers transferring 60% enriched uranium to China amid US negotiations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

US Central Command strikes Iran amid ceasefire talks, crypto markets brace for volatility

<p>The military escalation complicates diplomatic efforts, heightening geopolitical tensions and impacting global markets, including crypto volatility.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/us-strikes-iran-crypto-market-volatility/">US Central Command strikes Iran amid ceasefire talks, crypto markets brace for volatility</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire: Every financial institution must implement digital assets

<p>The integration of digital assets by financial institutions could revolutionize global finance, enhancing efficiency and accessibility.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/circle-allaire-financial-institutions-digital-assets-mandate/">Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire: Every financial institution must implement digital assets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company aims to become the Berkshire Hathaway of crypto

<p>BSTR's active Bitcoin management strategy could redefine crypto investment, but it introduces new risks and complexities for investors.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-standard-treasury-berkshire-hathaway/">Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company aims to become the Berkshire Hathaway of crypto</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Taiwan’s market valuation surpasses India’s as AI boom fuels rally

<p>Taiwan's AI-driven market surge highlights the shifting global investment focus towards hardware-centric economies, impacting emerging markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/taiwan-surpasses-india-market-cap-ai-boom/">Taiwan&#8217;s market valuation surpasses India&#8217;s as AI boom fuels rally</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

China restricts overseas travel for top AI talent at Alibaba and DeepSeek

<p>China's travel restrictions on AI talent may lead to a brain drain, impacting innovation and competitiveness in the global AI landscape.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/china-restricts-travel-ai-talent-alibaba-deepseek/">China restricts overseas travel for top AI talent at Alibaba and DeepSeek</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

European Central Bank’s Lane warns Middle East tensions could push eurozone inflation past 4%

<p>Prolonged Middle East tensions could lead to stagflation in the eurozone, challenging ECB's monetary policy and impacting asset markets.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/ecb-lane-inflation-middle-east-tensions/">European Central Bank&#8217;s Lane warns Middle East tensions could push eurozone inflation past 4%</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptobriefing.com">Crypto Briefing</a>.</p>

Fresh Iran strikes failed to spark panic, leaving Bitcoin set for a volatile week ahead

Same risk, different day.Fresh U.S. self-defense strikes in southern Iran have reopened the Bitcoin Iran risk trade, but the market is treating the headline as conditional rather than as an automatic crypto selloff.The U.S. military said Monday that it carried out self-defense strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, while saying it was using restraint during the ceasefire.That is exactly the kind of development that should have challenged the prior se

Whale Dumps $100M ETH Short, Pivots to $13.4M Bitcoin Bet at 20x Leverage

An onchain trader has abandoned a $100 million ether short position after absorbing a $260,000 loss and immediately reversed course, opening a leveraged 20x long bet on bitcoin worth $13.43 million. Trader Flips From ETH Short to Leveraged Bitcoin Long A pseudonymous high- leverage trader closed a short position on ether ( ETH) worth over [&#8230;]

Flag Patterns in Crypto: Bull and Bear Flags Explained

Crypto charts rarely move in straight lines. Price surges, pauses, shakes people out, and then either continues or fails. That pause can be confusing, especially when you don’t know whether it’s a breather or a reversal. Flag patterns are what crypto traders often study to make this pause easier to read. They don’t predict the future, but they can help you frame momentum, entries, targets, and risk more clearly.What Are Flag Patterns in Crypto?A flag pattern is a technical analysis setup that ap

Eightcap Has a New CEO, but Lost Its UK Chief

Bryn Newell has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Melbourne-headquartered broker Eightcap. According to his LinkedIn profile, he took over the role at the beginning of 2026. The broker’s UK CEO, Ollie Rosewell, announced his departure from the company after about eight months in the role.A New CEO Takes OverThe appointment of Bryn Newell came only months after the departure of Alex Howard, who served as Eightcap CEO from early 2023 until about September last year. It remains u

Hyperliquid Expands Beyond Perps With Validator-Driven Prediction Markets for Offchain Events

Hyperliquid, the decentralized perpetual futures platform with over $5.5 billion in total value locked, has launched canonical prediction markets for real-world offchain events, powered by automated software run by its validator network. Validator-Based Markets Enter the Fray Hyperliquid, the L1 best known for its perpetual futures exchange, announced on May 26 that it now supports [&#8230;]

Bitcoin Slides Below $77K as US Military Strikes on Iran Shake Risk Appetite

Following reports of U.S. Navy strikes against targets in Iran, bitcoin dropped nearly $800 in over three hours on Monday night, slipping below $77,000 and wiping out roughly $20 billion in market capitalization. Market Reaction to Geopolitical Shocks Bitcoin slipped back below $77,000 late Monday after reports that the U.S. Navy had struck targets in [&#8230;]

Altcoin Narrative Returns as HYPE, ZEC, NEAR Lead Market Gains

The crypto market is preparing for an Altcoin Season. Michael van de Poppe believes that the current AltSeason could go beyond tokens like ZEC, NEAR, and HYPE.AI and RWA tokens could also benefit from this rally. Altcoins may enter a positive phase despite their recent crash. According to experts, this rally is led by ZEC, NEAR, and HYPE. Traders and investors are now showing confidence in these tokens despite the overall negative sentiment.As capital now increasingly flows into altcoins, rather

Finance Magnates Africa Summit 2026: Day One Kicks Off

For the next forty-eight hours, Cape Town will become the operational heart of African fintech. The Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS:26) has arrived for its fourth stint in South Africa’s financial capital, bringing a heavy-hitting delegation of 2,800 attendees and 500 global brands.In a year defined by market whiplash and regulatory pivots, this isn't just a networking exercise; it is a pulse check for a continent that is entering a new phase of retail and institutional trading.The Weight o

Ondo Finance Confirms Founder Nathan Allman’s Death, Appoints Ian De Bode as CEO

Ondo Finance, one of the leading real-world asset tokenization protocols with over $3.79 billion in total value locked, has confirmed the unexpected death of its founder Nathan Allman. Ian De Bode has been named the new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Filling Big Shoes Ondo Finance, a blockchain protocol that brings traditional financial instruments onchain, [&#8230;]