AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUK Sanctions Escalate on Crypto Shadow Finance: The UK just rolled out sanctions hitting 18 crypto platforms, banks, and networks tied to Russia’s sanction-evasion routes, including the A7 payment system—London says it can funnel over $1.5B in flows—freezing targeted assets and aiming to dismantle “shadow financial systems.” HTX Under Fire: The crackdown also targets Huobi’s corporate entity behind HTX, while HTX insists user funds and global operations are unaffected and promises “full compliance.” Cybersecurity Warning: GCHQ’s head says Russia is “relentlessly targeting” critical infrastructure and that AI is shrinking the time for defenses. Prediction Markets Power Struggle: Trump renewed calls for CFTC “exclusive authority” over prediction markets, setting up fresh clashes with states. Crypto Crime Watch: Three people were arrested and arraigned over alleged SIM-box fraud in Ghana, with funds allegedly converted into crypto and moved abroad. Markets Mood: Asian stocks climbed to records as investors watched US-Iran truce signals, keeping crypto sentiment tied to macro swings.
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