AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCLARITY Act Push in Washington: Grayscale and Strategy-backed supporters are urging a Senate floor vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before the August recess, arguing delays are keeping institutions on the sidelines and leaving stablecoin, developer, and anti-financial-crime rules in limbo. Bitcoin Under Pressure: BTC slipped below $63,000 to a two-week low as weak Coinbase earnings and fading optimism weighed on sentiment, even as US spot Bitcoin ETFs finished July slightly positive with $172.4M net inflows. Regulation Meets Real-World Scams: Minnesota’s crypto kiosk ban is set to take effect Aug. 1 after residents lost nearly $1M to kiosk fraud, while Hong Kong reported $9M in crypto romance investment scams. Cybercrime and Crypto Theft Risks: OpenAI shut down Cambodia-linked ChatGPT accounts tied to crypto investment fraud, and a MacSync malware campaign is targeting macOS users for browser credentials and crypto wallet theft. Mining Crackdowns: Russia expanded mining restrictions into Moscow and parts of Kursk through 2032, while Texas power demand records highlight how miners are still plugged into grid economics. North Korea IT Worker Alert: US and allies warned companies about North Korean IT workers using stolen identities to earn remote pay that can fund nuclear and ballistic programs.
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