AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRussia Crypto Law: Putin signed Russia’s first full crypto framework, setting licensing rules for exchanges, custody, mining and digital asset issuance from Sept. 1, while keeping domestic crypto payments banned and capping “non-qualified” retail buys at 300,000 rubles per year via approved intermediaries. EU Scam Surge: MiCA’s July 1 transition is being exploited by fraudsters posing as regulators and licensed crypto firms, with ESMA warning users to beware fake logos and documents. Cybercrime & Crypto: A US judge sentenced Ransom Cartel’s Maksim Silnikau to 16 years for running ransomware-as-a-service that used stolen credentials and pushed ransom payments through crypto mixers. Stablecoin Spotlight: Tether’s gold token XAU₮ received Shariah compliance certification, potentially expanding digital bullion access for Islamic investors. Market Infrastructure: Bullish released July 2026 monthly metrics for Bitcoin and Ethereum trading volume, spreads and volatility. Adoption Push: Qubic partnered with AEON Pay to enable $QUBIC settlement across AEON’s payments network. Security Threats: CrowdStrike says attackers increasingly abuse trusted identities, cloud services and AI tools, including crypto-miner installs. Scam Economy: Okta reports underground sellers are reselling discounted AI tool access, often to bypass regional restrictions.
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