AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS Crypto Policy: The Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act after a cloture vote (49-50), leaving crypto rulemaking to regulators and raising questions about what comes next. Iran Sanctions & Crypto: The US Treasury sanctioned Iran-linked exchange BitBank, alleging it moved crypto tied to Hormuz tolls and IRGC-linked payments. EU Crypto Regulation: The EU’s MiCA review is probing whether staking should face its own regulated-service treatment, potentially tightening rules on slashing, withdrawals, fees, and liability. Cybercrime Watch: North Korea’s WaterPlum/“Contagious Interview” campaign compromised 30,000 devices and stole about $10.71M in crypto via fake job interviews. Crypto Crime on the Ground: A France family tied to crypto workers was reportedly kidnapped in their home in Vendin-le-Vieil, with threats to force a €40,000 transfer. Market/Trading: Paradex reported a record $16M ETH options trade using Paradigm’s RFQ network, aiming for cheaper execution than centralized rivals. AI + Power Demand: The IEA projects data center electricity use could more than double by 2030, underscoring the infrastructure pressure behind the AI boom.
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