AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoInstitutional Crypto Push: T. Rowe Price launched its first active multi-token spot crypto ETF, TKNZ, on NYSE Arca, aiming to rotate across assets like BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL and more. Derivatives Expansion: Kraken rolled out linear, USD-settled BTC and ETH options for a wider professional base, while Kraken also expanded options access and CME moved toward broader crypto index futures coverage. Stablecoin Rails: Marex said clients can post USDC as derivatives margin in a workflow built with Coinbase and Prime Trading. Wall Street Capital: Citadel Securities invested $400M in Crypto.com, valuing it at $20B, underscoring the shift from retail to tokenized securities and derivatives. Payments Competition: Visa unveiled a stablecoin platform (VSP) to help banks and fintechs issue, store, transfer and redeem stablecoins via Visa-managed infrastructure. Market Pulse: Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $79.15M inflows on July 16 led by BlackRock’s IBIT, while Ethereum ETFs posted $28.04M outflows. Security Watch: SlowMist reported macOS malware that can steal Telegram sessions without cracking 2FA, plus it targets wallet files and other sensitive data. Bitcoin Network Debate: Ordinals advocate Leonidas proposed “$DOG Mode,” a new open-source Bitcoin client to loosen relay limits for Runes and Ordinals. Regulatory/Enforcement: Taiwan sentenced BitShine’s ringleader to 22 years for a $39M fraud and USDT-based laundering scheme. Crypto Crime Fallout: Bitcoin Depot filed for bankruptcy; customers may be eligible for refunds/claims.
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