AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHong Kong Security Push: The SFC ordered crypto trading platforms and brokers to adopt phishing-resistant logins within 12 months, banning SMS/email/app OTPs and pushing passkeys, cryptographically verified devices, and hardware security keys. Quantum Wallet Hardening: BitGo rolled out “quantum protection” tools for institutional Bitcoin wallets, adding a Quantum Risk Score and workflows to reduce exposure in multisig UTXO setups. Global Scam Crackdown: INTERPOL’s Operation First Light 2026 netted 5,811 arrests and seized about $293m tied to social engineering scams across 97 countries. Cyber Threats: Accenture confirmed a security incident after a hacker claimed theft of 35GB of source code; separate research flagged a fake LetsVPN installer delivering GoodPersonRAT. Crypto Policy & Politics: UK Labour MPs plan to permanently ban crypto political donations, citing Reform UK funding controversies; Farage triggered a Clacton by-election amid scrutiny over a crypto-linked £5m gift. Crypto Infrastructure: Chainlink CCIP continues absorbing LayerZero migrations, with Mantle adding another high-value transfer portal move. Local Data Center Backlash: Montana and Louisa County advanced moratoriums/pauses on data centers amid environmental and power-demand concerns, with crypto mining mentioned by opponents.
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