AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFTX Fallout: Sam Bankman-Fried has formally filed for a Trump presidential pardon to take effect after he completes his 25-year sentence, with the DOJ Pardon Attorney listing it as pending—he says he “absolutely” wants clemency. Geopolitics & Crypto: The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Iran’s Nobitex exchange, alleging it supports the IRGC-Quds Force, while Russia is moving to penalize “unfriendly” Western tokens via fees and a retail whitelist limited to BTC, ETH, and USDT. Market Mood: Bitcoin and majors wobbled amid Middle East ceasefire hopes, with hundreds of millions in liquidations reported and “extreme fear” sentiment. Regulation at Home: Nevada warned about crypto kiosk scams as Hawaii considers banning cash purchases at kiosks. Scam Crackdowns: A U.S.-led operation dismantled Southeast Asian scam compounds in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar, freezing millions in crypto and arresting 63. Security Watch: McAfee flagged a “Minecraft” bait malware campaign targeting crypto wallets and browsers.
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