AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCrypto ATM Crackdown: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway sued CoinFlip’s parent, GPD Holdings, alleging it “knowingly” enables scams through crypto kiosks, with fees up to 22% and nonrefundable, hard-to-trace transactions; the suit seeks to shut it down and hit it with up to $1.8M in penalties plus restitution. Market Mood: Bitcoin and majors rebounded as Iran-deal optimism eased risk, with BTC pushing back through $78K amid heavy liquidations and ETF outflow jitters. Custody M&A Watch: Copper is reportedly shopping itself for about $500M, with Cantor Fitzgerald tapped to find a buyer—ClearLoop is the prize. Ethereum Governance Drama: Ethereum Foundation departures are sparking fresh community questions about transparency and internal leadership shifts. Cybersecurity: GitHub confirmed a breach of ~3,800 internal repos after a poisoned VS Code extension was installed on an employee device. Next-Gen Bitcoin Use: VerifiedX pitched a “programmable” bitcoin approach via self-custody, aiming to keep BTC “left alone” while adding utility. Scam Pressure Continues: More warnings hit phone scams impersonating law enforcement and courts, including threats tied to missed jury duty.
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