AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Crypto Policy Showdown: The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on the CLARITY Act, a make-or-break procedural step that could reshape US crypto rules, while markets are already reacting to shifting odds and a possible Democratic counteroffer. Stablecoin Rails & Payments: Fin.com, backed by Expa and Coinbase Ventures, surfaced from stealth with a $20M seed to build “last mile” stablecoin-to-wallet and cross-border payment infrastructure. Crypto Market Structure: A fresh wave of uncertainty hit prices as optimism about the bill faded, with Bitcoin slipping from near $79.6K toward $78K. Regulated Data for Tokenized Finance: Kaiko extended its Series B to $110M led by S&P Global to expand institutional data infrastructure for 24/7 onchain capital markets. Security & Crime: DOJ-linked Singaporean Malone Lam pleaded guilty over a ~$245M bitcoin theft scheme using social engineering and laundering. Illicit Mining: Mexico busted a cartel-linked crypto mining operation allegedly powered by stolen hydroelectric electricity. Exchange Transparency: MEXC published an audited September Proof of Reserves, claiming BTC reserves at 297% coverage. UK Political Fallout: Reform UK’s crypto billionaire donations face potential enhanced residency checks amid a wider political donations crackdown debate.
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