AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Cup x Crypto: Kraken landed FIFA’s first-ever Official Crypto Exchange Supporter role for the 2026 tournament, with fan-token activity heating up as Round of 16 matches begin. EU MiCA Crackdown: From July 1, EU rules tightened for crypto-asset service providers, forcing MiCA licensing and shutting down onboarding/marketing for non-compliant firms. South Africa Enforcement: SARS launched a Crypto Revenue Augmentation Unit and draft tax guidance for about 6 million users, treating crypto as intangible assets and taxing disposals (18%–45% for active traders; 18%–36% for long-term holders). Stablecoin Shift in Europe: Revolut will delist Tether’s USDT by Aug. 31 under MiCA reserve and authorization requirements, converting remaining balances at the deadline. Security Watch: JFrog says North Korea-linked hackers used fake npm packages to impersonate rollup polyfills and steal wallet data and passwords. Market/Policy Crosscurrents: Ethereum re-entered the global top 100 by market cap, while Bitcoin’s ETF outflows and broader rotation talk kept traders debating whether weakness is structural or temporary.
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