AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBitcoin Rally: BTC just posted its strongest August since 2017, jumping roughly 25–30% from early-month lows near $62K–$64K to a brief push above $81K before settling around $78K–$79K, with a record short squeeze (about $2.75B liquidated) and heavy U.S. spot ETF inflows helping drive the move. Whale Watch: Big holders added over 39,154 BTC in a week (about $3B), while on-chain realized-cap gains of $4.6B hint demand is returning, even as profit-taking risk remains. Strategy Signal: Michael Saylor teased “We’re ₿ack” after a 10-week Bitcoin buying pause, but no new purchase was confirmed. Crypto Banking in Russia: Sberbank says it plans to accept BTC, ETH, and USDT as loan collateral once Russia’s new crypto rules fully kick in. UAE VAT Rules: The UAE’s tax authority set a method to convert crypto transaction values into dirhams using three approved exchanges. Fraud & Scams: EFCC and FBI extradition drama continues after sextortion cases involved crypto payments; meanwhile, Florida deputies stopped a $14K gift-card scam after a wife overheard the call. Presale Buzz: Apeing confirmed a September 8 presale launch date as BTC holds near $78K.
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