AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFraud Enforcement: Türkiye detained a U.S. national wanted over an alleged $1 billion crypto fraud in the U.S. and Finland; authorities say the investigation is ongoing. Market Pressure: Bitcoin hovered near $81,000 after a volatile week, while U.S. spot ETFs saw $82 million in Bitcoin outflows and $70 million in Ethereum withdrawals on Oct. 16. Crypto Lending: Coinbase reported $2.3 billion in crypto-backed loans, as banks explore bringing deposits onto blockchains. Regulation: The SEC proposed changes to custody rules that could reshape how investment advisers and funds safeguard digital assets; a judge also refused to undo Gemini’s $5 million CFTC settlement. Security Risks: A hardware-wallet attack reportedly cost crypto investors about $90 million, renewing concerns over device supply chains. Stablecoins: USDT and USDC together account for more than 85% of the stablecoin market, underscoring the sector’s concentration. Iran Sanctions: CENTCOM says U.S. authorities froze $350 million in Iranian crypto assets as part of a wider pressure campaign.
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