AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBitcoin Crash & Liquidations: BTC sank to about $59K after a hotter-than-expected US jobs report, triggering roughly $172M in BTC long liquidations and about $1.6B total crypto liquidations as ETF outflows continued. US Policy Gridlock: The Senate blocked a procedural vote to extend FISA Section 702, while a House anti-CBDC rider stayed tied up—crypto watchers are watching what survives the legislative shuffle. White House AI Shakeup: Sriram Krishnan, a key architect of Trump’s AI agenda (and closely linked to crypto policy), will step down by end of June to launch an outside AI institution. Sanctions Tighten on Crypto-Linked Iran: OFAC designated Nobitex and three other Iranian crypto exchanges plus tankers tied to smuggling Iranian LPG disguised as Omani product, raising compliance and payment risks. Crypto Market Access Moves: TRON’s TRX spot listing went live on CFTC-regulated Bitnomial, and Ethena’s USDe launched on Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin. New ESG Crypto Product: 7RCC debuted the BTCK ETF on NYSE Arca, pairing 80% bitcoin with 20% carbon credit futures. Regulation & Oversight: Cyprus and ESMA leaders pushed for stronger EU supervision as crypto and AI expand across borders. EU Energy Debate: A Europe-wide petition is calling for banning bitcoin over electricity use, reigniting the climate-versus-innovation fight.
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