AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBitcoin Mining Crackdown: Johor police shut an illegal Bitcoin mining syndicate after raids, seizing 71 mining machines and alleging stolen electricity from TNB, with estimated utility losses of RM67,502.30. Market Shock: Bitcoin slid below $65K and Ethereum struggled near $1,900 as Trump’s “massive attack” Iran warnings and Red Sea oil disruptions pushed crude above $100 and revived rate-hike fears, triggering major liquidations. Regulation Watch: The US Senate is worried the CLARITY Act won’t hit an August vote deadline, while Japan moves toward a first Bitcoin ETF by 2028 as oversight shifts under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. Institutional & Security: BlackRock, Coinbase and Strategy joined a $15M Bitcoin Security Consortium focused on quantum-proof defenses; meanwhile, Celsius restructuring vehicle Ionic Digital eyes ~$190M–$195M 2026 revenue ahead of its Nasdaq debut. DeFi Risk: Two cross-chain bridge incidents in a day totaled $31.5M+ losses, underscoring systemic bridge security weaknesses. Policy & Compliance: Binance flagged ACX, LSK and STX with monitoring tags amid delisting risk reviews.
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