AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCrypto Scams & Safety: The FTC warns of “missed jury duty” calls that escalate with fake warrant texts/emails, pushing victims to pay via crypto or payment apps. Violent Crypto Crime: Bali police say a Russian man was kidnapped and tortured for ~30 hours to force access to his crypto account. Regulation & Enforcement: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the SEC nearly shut Ripple down during the 2020 lawsuit, while US prosecutors move to dismiss the $722M BitClub Ponzi case with prejudice. Market Movers: Bitcoin stayed near $63K after Iran fired ballistic missiles at a Jordan air base; meanwhile Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin trust added nearly 1,000 BTC. EU Policy: EU lawmakers propose extra taxes targeting crypto assets, online gambling and gaming to fund higher defence spending. Security Research: Ethereum Foundation reports AI-assisted testing found a real protocol bug that could have crashed validator nodes. Politics & Crypto: Coinbase’s Paul Grewal exits as the CLARITY Act heads toward a decisive Senate vote.
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