AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU MiCA Enforcement: From July 1, the EU fully moved crypto firms onto MiCA licensing, forcing exchanges to stop onboarding and marketing if they lack a proper CASP license. South Africa Tax Push: SARS released draft crypto tax rules for about 5.8–6M users, with audits ramping up and public comments due by Aug. 31. UAE Stablecoin Access: Revolut’s MiCA-driven shift continues as it delists Tether USDT by Aug. 31, while the UAE’s dirham-backed DDSC expands onto Vara-regulated platforms for retail payments. Malware & Wallet Theft: JFrog says North Korea-linked Lazarus used fake npm packages to steal passwords and crypto wallet data. Pakistan Case Turns Crypto-Linked: Lahore investigators say victims were held, assaulted, and pressured for access to computers and crypto funds tied to a suspect linked to Deputy PM Ishaq Dar’s family. Market Mood: After a rough first half, crypto rebounded July 5 with broad gains led by Cardano and Ethereum, while ETF flows and rotation talk dominated headlines. Sports & Fan Tokens: Kraken’s FIFA World Cup crypto partnership boosts fan-token activity as the Round of 16 kicks off.
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