AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCrypto Regulation Push: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act next week, arguing inaction would signal America won’t lead on digital-asset rules. Political Money & Crypto: In the UK, Reform UK received £72M in two days from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, reigniting calls to cap donations and scrutiny over overseas funding. Stablecoin Reality Check: A new report highlights how stablecoins can be fast and cheap for senders, but harder for recipients who need local cash or bank access. Scam Crackdown: The U.S. DOJ and partners seized about $52M in crypto tied to Chinese-run scam marketplaces, while CFTC probes Polymarket trades tied to major political events. Crypto Crime & Power Theft: Mexican police found 300 crypto miners in Puebla using stolen electricity from a hydro grid, pointing to increasingly organized, tech-heavy illegal operations. AI Safety Meets Policy: UK lawmakers floated an AI “kill switch” and broader limits on superintelligence, as Anthropic’s CEO called for slowing AI progress to let safety catch up. Payments Infrastructure: Revolut confirmed a customer data exposure after attackers used spoofed government email requests.
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