AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoColdcard Fallout: Galaxy Research says the Coldcard hardware-wallet flaw has already hit about 1,596 BTC across confirmed theft waves, with losses possibly rising to ~2,055 BTC (nearly $130M) if a suspected fourth wave is verified. FBI Crypto Crime: Former FBI counterintelligence agent Patrick Steven Yaroch allegedly stole nearly $1M in crypto from wallets he was assigned to investigate, then even asked ChatGPT how to “start over” abroad—he’s now facing federal charges. Market & Policy Crosswinds: South Korea confirmed its long-delayed 22% crypto gains tax will start Jan. 1, 2027 (first filings May 2028), while traders weigh Fed rate expectations and Iran-related geopolitics. Institutional Tools: BitGo launched BitGo Link to let institutions view and move assets across BitGo custody and connected exchanges from one control layer. Security Supply-Chain Threat: North Korea-linked attackers are hiding malware command servers inside “empty” Ethereum transfers, using malicious npm packages to pull instructions from public blockchain activity. Crypto Compliance Push: Nigeria’s new tax rules require a TIN before crypto accounts can be activated, pulling P2P traders into the formal system. Regulatory/Legislation Watch: The U.S. CLARITY Act faces a tight push before the August recess as negotiations continue.
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