AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMiCA Momentum in Europe: Spain’s CNMV authorized AhoraCrypto as a crypto-asset service provider under MiCA, using a non-custodial model that avoids holding customer wallets or keys. US Regulatory Push: Hyperliquid is asking the CFTC and SEC for a route to offer US perpetual futures, even as it keeps US users blocked. Banking Meets Tokenization: Banks are ramping tokenized deposits faster than stablecoins, with more major lenders putting deposit tokens on their radar. Arizona Consumer Protection: Arizona’s crypto ATM law refunded $171,332 to 35 scam victims, with strict “new customer” rules and operator tracing requirements. Stablecoin Rails in Asia: Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan are moving from stablecoin pilots to supervised payment use, building clearer legal pathways. Market Watch: Bitcoin held near $63.8K after US inflation matched expectations, while crypto sentiment stayed cautious. Cybercrime Spotlight: Symantec flagged “Jewelbug,” an APT-for-hire group mixing state-style espionage with large-scale crypto theft. Ireland AML Overhaul: Ireland launched its first national anti-money laundering strategy, explicitly tightening rules for crypto-assets and transfers.
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