AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSanctions Pressure on Iran: The Financial Times reports Iran’s central bank is quietly encouraging crypto use to bypass SWIFT, with bitcoin helping settle cross-border payments as the rial weakens. Custody Security: Blink Wallet paused Lightning services after an attacker drained “a limited number” of custodial accounts; the firm says most funds are safe and affected users will be made whole. Stablecoin Payments Go Mainstream: BitGo Bank & Trust enabled Toyota dealer payments in Bolivia using USDT, signaling growing real-world stablecoin demand. Institutional Rails Expand: Coinbase teamed with Stablecore to let 3,000+ U.S. banks add custody, trading, and stablecoin payments without rebuilding systems. Regulation Watch: With the CLARITY Act blocked, the SEC and CFTC are still pushing crypto rules via agency action. Market Pulse: Bitcoin reclaimed $80K+ after the Fed hike and regulatory noise; XRP rose toward $1.43 on stronger activity and whale accumulation. Cyber Risk: Chainalysis warns attackers are using public blockchains as “dead drops” for malware control data.
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