AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoCrypto Regulation & Politics: Trump’s push to pass a crypto bill in honor of Lindsey Graham hit resistance in Congress, while Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh told lawmakers the Fed won’t be in the “bailout business,” including for crypto firms. Market Pulse: Bitcoin slipped below $62K amid US-Iran tensions, with traders watching inflation and Fed expectations as macro pressure weighs on “safe-haven” narratives. Payments & Integrations: SWIFT moved a blockchain-based ledger into live use with 17 pioneer banks for 24/7 tokenized cross-border payments (settling tokenized bank deposits, not public crypto). Institutional Adoption: Anchorage Digital expanded TRON support with native TRX staking and TRC-20 custody; Kraken launched xStocks, tokenized US stocks/ETFs backed 1:1. Security Warnings: Researchers flagged the first fully autonomous AI-driven ransomware attack; separate reports warn of new macOS infostealers that mimic Apple crash tools, plus a jscrambler npm supply-chain compromise. Scam Fallout: Alaska says Bitcoin Depot filed for bankruptcy and victims may claim compensation; Iowa’s “Stop the Scammers” recovered nearly $28M, including about $5.5M in crypto. Crypto in the Real World: Ripple is set to sponsor XRP jersey patches for Kansas Athletics, blending branding with education funding.
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