AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCrypto policy push: The Trump administration is pressuring law enforcement groups to back the Clarity Act, arguing it boosts info-sharing on illicit activity, while critics warn it could be exploited and allow Trump to keep profiting from crypto ventures. Exchange earnings: Coinbase posted a third straight quarterly loss as trading slowed, with transaction revenue down 21% year over year. US consumer crackdown: Minnesota’s new laws take effect this weekend, including a ban on crypto kiosks aimed at cutting off scam pathways for older residents. Regulation showdown: South Korea is set to enforce its delayed crypto tax starting Jan. 1, 2027 (20% on gains above KRW 2.5M, up to 22% with local taxes), despite investor concerns. Market watch: Bitcoin is back near $65K after softer US PCE cooled rate-hike fears, while XRP rebounds toward $1.10 on fresh ETF inflows. Institutional compliance: Hitachi plans an Oct 2026 digital-asset monitoring service for banks and crypto firms. Scam pressure: A Senate hearing warned AI is supercharging fraud against older Americans, and Nigeria’s anti-trafficking push highlights online recruitment and forced criminality.
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