AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Sanctions: The EU has approved its 21st Russia sanctions package, freezing the Russian oil price cap for a year and expanding bans to 32 more Russian banks, plus new restrictions hitting crypto operators and shadow-fleet shipping. Massachusetts Crackdown: Massachusetts lawmakers moved to ban crypto ATMs statewide after reports they’ve become conduits for scams targeting elderly residents, with the state AG empowered to enforce the ban. US Crypto Politics: A new draft of the Clarity Act adds an ethics clause barring public officials from issuing or sponsoring crypto, but critics say it may still leave loopholes for family members. Exchange Shutdown: BitMEX will permanently close on Sept. 23, stopping new registrants and forcing users to withdraw before trading ends. Bitcoin & Markets: Bitcoin slipped after a one-month high as oil pushed above $85 and inflation worries returned; Tesla also reported a $112M impairment loss on its unchanged BTC holdings. Security & Scams: A Bitcoin Security Consortium launched with $15M pledged to fund long-term network safety research, while new warnings highlight how scammers use crypto to drain victims via fake utility and other impersonation calls. Crypto Crime: Three crypto protocols were hit by bridge exploits totaling $35.55M, underscoring how cross-chain bridges remain a top target.
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