AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoStrategic Funding: IOTrader just landed $3.8M from Animoca, ViaBTC, Everwood, CANDAQ, WAGMI Ventures, Credit Scend and Web3 Labs ahead of its IOI token launch, with the protocol already topping $1B in cumulative trading volume and tens of thousands of monthly traders. Regulatory Watch: The EU opened a MiCA review, asking if the rulebook still fits a fast-moving market, with consultations running until Aug. 31; meanwhile the UK FCA and Bank of England kicked off a consultation on tokenized wholesale markets. Stablecoin Push: PayPal USD (PYUSD) is now live in 70 markets, and Japan is moving to let foreign trust-type stablecoins operate as regulated payment instruments starting June 1. Market Mood: BTC is hovering around $77K as traders eye downside risk, while HYPE surged back above $50, reclaiming momentum on rising on-chain activity. Security Reality Check: Another jury-duty Bitcoin ATM scam hit a victim for nearly $10K, and Singapore revoked Bsquared’s crypto payment license after compliance failures.
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