AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCrypto Payments Boom: Crypto card spending hit a record $759M in July 2026, with nearly 9M purchases; USDC led at 58% and USDT at 26%, showing stablecoins are powering everyday card use. Regulation Push in the US: Senate Majority Leader John Thune advanced the CLARITY Act toward a September procedural vote, aiming to set a federal rulebook for when tokens are securities vs commodities and who regulates them—while Democrats raise conflict-of-interest concerns. Sanctions Tighten on Crypto Laundering: The US Treasury imposed new sanctions on Iranian-linked crypto exchanges and a Georgia-founded network tied to IRGC financing and sanctions evasion. Korea Stablecoin Card Growth: Coin card app downloads in Korea climbed to about 38,000 since last year’s start, reflecting rising dollar stablecoin usage. Scam Watch: A Singapore investor helped sniff out the “Fun Coffee” investment scam after spotting red flags and “childish” event tactics tied to alleged losses across Asia. Market/Tech Noise: Russia moved to allow crypto and digital assets for certain international trade settlements under its evolving framework.
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