AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIran Sanctions Hit Crypto Exchanges: The US Treasury/OFAC sanctioned Shelbit and Aban Tether, alleging they helped Iran’s IRGC and related front networks move and launder billions via crypto tied to an online gambling scheme. Institutional Bitcoin Demand: Morgan Stanley reportedly bought Bitcoin for three straight days via its MSTU Bitcoin ETF, adding to its growing crypto footprint. Regulation Watch: The CFTC urged prediction markets to tighten pricing and settlement safeguards, warning against contracts that are easy to manipulate. Crypto Security & Scams: New York State Police warned of fake crypto investment and gold scams targeting older adults, while a Singapore probe into the “Fun Coffee” crypto-linked Ponzi scheme points to investors losing nearly HK$100M. Enforcement & Recovery: Bybit filed a US civil lawsuit against North Korea/Lazarus over a $1.5B theft and sought asset freezes as part of recovery efforts. Payments Expansion: ForumPay integrated crypto-to-fiat checkout with Shopify, letting merchants accept major coins while receiving local fiat.
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