AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUS Sanctions: Treasury sanctioned Hamas-linked fundraisers and a France-based network, alleging over $2M moved via crypto and sham charities, tightening the noose on terrorist financing. Stablecoin Payments: Visa says stablecoin-linked card payment volume jumped nearly 200% YoY, with settlement activity now running at a $20B annualized pace. El Salvador/IMF: IMF approved about $138M for El Salvador, granting waivers despite missed Bitcoin-related criteria, while reiterating no further public Bitcoin accumulation. Regulation & Custody: The SEC advanced a crypto custody framework for advisers and funds, keeping DeFi vaults in limbo and raising compliance questions. Crypto Market Pulse: South Korea’s major exchanges saw weekly trading volume drop ~20% WoW, while Ethereum held above $2,600 amid ETF outflows and futures-led trading. Tech & Security: GitLab warned of a critical AI Gateway flaw enabling command execution on self-hosted systems, and Europol dismantled ransomware crew KillSec. Payments/Expansion: OpenPayd targets a Nasdaq listing and US launch in 2027, aiming to scale stablecoin-enabled cross-border payments.
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