AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSEC & Retail Fraud Crackdown: The SEC is forming a new Retail Fraud Working Group after Americans lost $8.6B to online investment scams last year, with crypto scams blamed for $7.2B. US Policy Push (CLARITY Act): Trump urged Senate passage of the CLARITY Act, framing it as vital for US leadership in crypto and AI. Stablecoin & Payments Moves: SBI Holdings’ blockchain unit pivots to Solana for stablecoins and tokenized RWAs; JCB will test stablecoin payments for international tourists in Japan; Bolivia is weighing recognizing USDT for everyday payments. EU Digital Euro: EU lawmakers begin talks to set rules for a digital euro, targeting a final law by year-end and a likely launch in 2029. Scam Warnings: FTC and local sheriffs highlight rising impersonation and “jury duty warrant” scams that push victims to pay via crypto; Larimer and Iowa officials report more AI-assisted fraud targeting seniors. Enforcement Case: India’s ED provisionally attached Rs 55.5 crore in assets in the “ATC Coin” fraud probe. Market Mood: Bitcoin slid toward $62K as Strait of Hormuz tensions returned. Cybersecurity: New macOS “CrashStealer” malware mimics Apple crash tools to steal browser and crypto wallet data.
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