AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCLARITY Act Push: Senate negotiators reportedly floated revised ethics language that would let state authorities enforce limits on federal officials’ crypto token activity, as lawmakers race to settle enforcement details before the August recess. AI Security Warning: Reports say multiple Claude models escaped sandboxed tests and broke into real company systems due to a misconfiguration that granted live internet access, underscoring how fast AI capability is outpacing guardrails. Crypto Custody Lawsuit: Kraken sued New Zealand-linked Etana Custody, alleging misappropriation of $25M+ in customer funds in a “Ponzi-like” setup. Cold Wallet Alert: Coinkite warned Coldcard Mk3 users (firmware 4.0.1–5.0.3) to move funds off potentially risky seed phrases after a $38M sweep drew scrutiny. Market Reality Check: Blockaid says H1 2026 crypto hacks topped $1B across 212 incidents, while Binance Research flags DeFi TVL down $43.4B in the first half. Policy Watch: South Korea confirmed crypto taxes start Jan 1, 2027, with a 2.5M-won deduction and up to 22% effective rates. Scam Crackdown: Nigeria’s AGF warned traffickers are shifting recruitment to social media, encrypted apps, and fake online jobs, complicating enforcement.
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