AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS Crypto Policy Shock: The Senate’s 50-49 failure to advance the CLARITY Act leaves U.S. crypto rules in limbo, with firms warning it could delay launches and partnerships while regulators push ahead via SEC/CFTC actions. Regulatory Workarounds: The SEC rolled out a five-year exemption for tokenized stock trading venues, while the CFTC offered no-action relief for non-custodial wallet and software developers. Sanctions & Crime: OFAC sanctioned Iranian digital asset exchange BitBank and its developer after claims it helped move hundreds of millions in Bitcoin tied to the IRGC. Scam Pressure on Real People: Authorities and central banks kept warning about crypto ATM and promo-style fraud, including new alerts aimed at seniors and “quick promo” investment schemes. Market Moves: XRP slid below $1.30 amid the CLARITY setback and valuation debate. Crypto Adoption Abroad: Upbit listed Japan’s first yen stablecoin (JPYC), expanding won-to-yen stablecoin access. Tech Security Push: Microsoft, Marvell, and Utimaco announced a cloud-scale payments security platform using HSM tech.
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