AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoCrypto Crime Surge: AP/FRONTLINE reports U.S. scams hit record levels, with victims often getting little help and sometimes losing more, while crypto scammers keep benefiting from weak enforcement. Malware Crackdown: The DOJ, FBI, and CrowdStrike helped dismantle the Sality botnet after 23 years, including clipboard hijacking used to redirect crypto wallet addresses. Exchange Expansion: Coinbase launched regulated crypto derivatives in Canada, offering BTC/ETH/SOL futures to eligible users. Stablecoin Legal Fight: Two Thai businessmen sued Tether in New York over an alleged unlawful freeze of about $42.4M in USDT. Scam Warnings: Police in Petaluma warned seniors about crypto, time-share, and gift-card scams totaling $315K+ in a day, while other reports highlight spoofed calls and fake toll/jury-duty texts. Adoption & Payments: El Salvador saw crypto remittances rise 35.7% (Jan–Jul 2026), and Cornell’s Bitcoin Adoption Index says BTC is often used as a practical workaround in unstable-currency countries. Market Pulse: Bitcoin hovered near $77K as ETF flows and macro rate fears kept volatility elevated.
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