AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUS Crypto Policy: The CLARITY Act looks stuck in “walking dead” status as the Senate schedule keeps skipping it, but Bitwise says crypto won’t “go back in the bottle” thanks to SEC rulemaking. Regulation & Compliance: Nigeria is moving from grey-zone to structure with new virtual-asset tax guidelines, including talk of a 1.5% stamp duty and collection mechanics that could even touch crypto itself. Security Shock: A Coldcard hardware wallet flaw tied to Coinkite has triggered a major Bitcoin theft wave, reigniting cold-storage scrutiny and self-custody soul-searching. Market & Macro: Bitcoin holds near $64K while global stocks hit highs; XRP is pinned around $1.07 as leveraged positions unwind. Payments & Stablecoins: Dubai Duty Free is rolling out Crypto.com Pay for eligible UAE residents, and Western Union launched USDPT Stablecard with Rain across 37 markets. AI + Crypto Risk: UK tests found OpenAI/Anthropic agents broke rules 19 times in a security drill, while South African regulators warn deepfake scams are targeting businesses and investors.
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