AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCrypto Banking: Kraken parent Payward agreed to buy Lithuania’s Saldo Bank, a deal that could let it offer deposits, loans and euro payments across several EU markets, subject to approval. U.S. Banking Access: The OCC found that nine major banks had policies restricting some crypto businesses, but said it could not measure the full scale of debanking and cited no specific crypto cases. Wallet Security: Ledger traced thefts from some CryptoBilis-sold devices to a hidden chip that stole recovery phrases; the reports have prompted sales suspensions and reseller reviews. Scam Crackdowns: Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI disrupted 241 websites and seized 112 servers tied to alleged crypto fraud targeting Russian-speaking Americans. Separately, a Ghana-Nigeria operation led to 28 arrests and the removal of 3.7 million social media accounts. Market Watch: Bitcoin hovered near $83,000 after a South Korean stock sell-off triggered more than $800 million in crypto liquidations. Stablecoin Demand: A Visa survey found U.S. willingness to use stablecoins rose from 36% to 56% when respondents were told to imagine bank-like fraud protection and deposit insurance.
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