AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoColdcard Hack: Bitcoin self-custody took another hit as a suspected Coldcard firmware flaw enabled a coordinated sweep of about 1,367 BTC (roughly $88.6M) across thousands of wallets, with smaller transfers hitting the highest daily level since the FTX collapse. Russia Mining Crackdown: Russia expanded its crypto mining ban to Moscow and the Moscow region from Aug. 15, 2026 through 2032, citing power-grid strain tied to dozens of data centers. US Fraud Pressure: New York AG Letitia James warned the CLARITY Act could weaken state fraud enforcement while the FBI reported a 59% jump in senior losses; the IRS also flagged fake “crypto tax” letters aimed at stealing wallet and personal data. Minnesota Consumer Rules: Minnesota’s Aug. 1 kiosk ban and tougher penalties for impersonating law enforcement target scam-heavy cash-to-crypto funnels. DEX Momentum: DEX spot volume hit a record 24% share of CEX trading in July, even as overall activity cooled. Stablecoin Flows: Brazil’s crypto demand surged 135% to $14.68B in H1, led by stablecoins, while Korea saw large stablecoin outflows raising investor-protection and FX concerns. Scam Alerts: An XRP scam ring was arrested after stealing $9M from 71 investors, and a fake platform vanished after collecting XRP deposits.
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