AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS Crypto Regulation Shock: The Senate blocked the CLARITY Act in a 50-49 vote, leaving crypto market rules in limbo and sending bitcoin and crypto stocks lower. US Tax Clarity Push: The House Ways and Means Committee advanced the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 10357) in a 38-5 vote, aiming to bring digital assets under clearer, traditional tax rules. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Momentum: The American Reserve Modernization Act cleared a House Financial Services committee step, proposing a 20-year lockup for federally held bitcoin plus quarterly proof-of-reserve audits. UK Compliance Tightening: The FCA issued final guidance for firms ahead of a new authorization regime starting in 2027, with stablecoins, trading, custody, and staking all in scope. EU Reporting Expansion: Bulgaria adopted EU DAC8-style crypto reporting rules requiring registered providers to report user identity and transaction data to the tax authority. Cybercrime & Scams: FinCEN urged banks to improve reporting on overseas scam centers tied to “pig butchering,” while Revolut faced a Monero ransom demand after a customer data breach. North Korea Sanctions Evasion: A UN monitoring report estimates tens of thousands of North Korean workers abroad generated up to about $800M, including ties to Russia’s military production. Crypto Market Pressure: Fed rate-hike expectations and higher yields hit risk assets, with bitcoin sliding alongside bonds.
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