AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBitcoin Volatility: Bitcoin briefly fell below $81,000 amid nearly $1 billion in liquidations, then recovered above $82,000. ETF outflows and a reported $81 million BTC transfer by miner MARA added to selling concerns, though the transfer does not confirm a sale. Russia Sanctions: The UK sanctioned three crypto firms over alleged links to Russia’s wartime economy. Chainalysis tied two to more than 15,000 illicit counterparties and traced funds from related platforms to an HTX address that received over $308 million. ETF Access: Thailand finalized rules for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs on its stock exchange, effective October 16; funds must meet new custody and investor safeguards. Crypto Taxes: Greece is weighing a 10% tax on crypto gains with a proposed €500 annual exemption. In France, committee-backed proposals would tax some stablecoin conversions and introduce a crypto exit tax, but still need parliamentary approval. Quantum Security: Europol says quantum computers are not poised to break blockchains, but exposed wallet keys could be vulnerable, prompting calls to begin planning post-quantum protections.
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