AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS Sanctions: The U.S. Treasury hit Iran’s Nobitex exchange with OFAC sanctions, alleging it helped the IRGC-Quds Force route around restrictions, freezing assets under U.S. jurisdiction. UK Retail Access: The FCA floated a plan to let authorized retail funds hold up to 10% in crypto ETNs, aiming to balance access with “speculative” risk controls. Market Mood: Bitcoin and majors wobbled after a Middle East ceasefire push, but liquidations still topped $280M as “extreme fear” lingered. Institutional Bid: Coinbase’s institutional strategy chief said family offices and sovereign funds are adding on the dip, while Bernstein argues weaker BTC performance is shifting flows toward institutions. Crypto Security: Humanity Protocol’s token crashed 85% after a private key exploit drained $30M; Zcash rebounded after the Ironwood upgrade proposal targeted counterfeit-token risk. Policy Push: The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee advanced seven crypto tax bills, including de minimis relief and clearer stablecoin and staking treatment. Tech Meets Crypto: OpenAI is overhauling ChatGPT with agents and Codex, while Hyperliquid’s HYPE buyback model drew fresh “compelling” attention from Citrini Research.
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