AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Enforcement: The EBA laid out a tougher MiCA-style penalty framework for “significant” crypto issuers, with fines potentially up to 12.5% of annual turnover, as the bloc tightens compliance. Japan Consolidation: SBI Holdings agreed to buy Bitbank for about $289M, aiming to accelerate licensed exchange and custody capabilities as Japan’s crypto market consolidates. Security & AI Risk: CrowdStrike says prompt-injection attacks hit 90+ organizations in 2025, and AI-enabled attacks jumped 89% year-over-year, with at least one case draining $175K from an AI-linked crypto wallet. Market Pressure: Bitcoin is hovering near $60K after a slide to 21-month lows, while XRP tests the $1 area amid fast-paced capitulation and liquidation-driven selling. Ripple Focus: Ripple’s RLUSD is increasingly used as the cash leg in institutional deals, raising questions about whether XRP holders see less direct value capture. Stablecoin Rules: Brazil proposed a 24-hour hold on large stablecoin remittances over $10,000, adding friction for cross-border payments.
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