AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegulation Showdown: The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is set to mark up the CLARITY Act Thursday, but the fight is already heating up—bank lobbyists (via the ABA) are pushing to restrict stablecoin “yield” features, arguing they could siphon deposits from traditional savings. Market Mood: Crypto is mostly treading water as stocks hit fresh highs; Bitcoin is holding above ~$81K while traders digest Iran-ceasefire headlines and watch liquidation risk. Policy Delays: South Korea has postponed its Digital Asset Basic Act until after June elections, extending uncertainty for stablecoin and exchange rules. Institutional Moves: Ripple Prime secured a $200M debt facility from Neuberger Berman to expand margin lending, while Payward/Kraken parent is reportedly seeking fresh funding ahead of a planned IPO. Security Watch: A Telegram-bot-linked wallet drain hit a trader for $200K+ across Ethereum, Base, and BNB Chain. Local Legal Pressure: Santa Clara County sued Meta over alleged scam-ad practices that profited while Californians lost billions.
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