AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Markets Watch: FINMA-regulated Swiss crypto bank AMINA Bank is weighing a public listing, with Cantor Fitzgerald advising on IPO structure after 69% revenue growth in 2024 and MiCA-linked licensing via Austria. Zcash Security Upgrade: Zcash’s Ironwood (NU6.3) activates Tuesday at block 3,428,143, closing a four-year Orchard shielded-pool flaw and forcing users to migrate or risk being stuck on a minority chain. ETF Push: 21shares cuts the sponsor fee on its 21shares Solana ETF (TSOL) to 0.00% for 12 months starting July 28. Regulation vs Scams: New York AG Letitia James urges Congress to strengthen crypto oversight as Congress debates the CLARITY Act, warning it could weaken state enforcement. Thailand Enforcement: Thailand’s SEC alleges Bitkub concealed a 2021 cyberattack that led to about $50M stolen, filing a criminal complaint against the exchange and former directors. Exchange Shakeout: BitMEX will shut down in September after 11 years; users stop new registrations now, with positions force-closed Sept. 23. Consumer Safety: Minnesota bans crypto kiosks starting Aug. 1 to curb scam-driven cash-to-crypto deposits. Privacy Warning: Claude “share” links appear indexed in Google search results, with reports including sensitive data like wallet keys—users are urged to be careful with sharing settings. Crypto Meets AI: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong doubles down that AI agents will increase demand for programmable crypto money and infrastructure, not replace it. Crypto Winter Layoffs: Uphold cuts 17% of global headcount as retail demand stays weak.
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