AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUK Politics Meets Crypto Scandal: Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton and will fight the by-election after scrutiny over undeclared financial support tied to a crypto billionaire and a convicted fraudster, with major parties effectively boycotting the race. Middle East Shockwaves: US strikes on Iran and renewed Strait of Hormuz tensions pushed oil higher and rattled crypto, with reports of Iran demanding transit fees in Bitcoin/Tether. Bitcoin Supply Debate: StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson reignited the cap discussion, arguing Bitcoin could replace the 21M limit with ~4% annual issuance. Institutional Flows: BlackRock’s IBIT logged a $54M inflow, even as parts of the ETF complex saw outflows. Crypto Payments Push: Swyftx secured an Australian license to expand into crypto payments, while Binance said crypto payments rose 114% year-on-year. On-Chain Product Moves: Polymarket enabled instant self-custodial BTC deposits via Lightning, and Strike launched “volatility-proof” Bitcoin-backed loans that avoid margin calls (at a steep cost). Market Mood: Analysts warned retail sentiment flips fast as BTC steadies, while altcoins like Cardano and Avalanche slid in the latest session.
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