AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSEC Crackdown: The SEC warned the public about 23 unlicensed online investment firms in Ghana, saying none are authorized under the Securities Industry Act and urging people to avoid them. Regulatory Fallout: Coinbase scored a $150K settlement with the SEC tied to deleted Gary Gensler texts, while SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce cautioned that some DeFi vaults and onchain lending could fall under securities laws. Crypto Crime Sweep: U.S. prosecutors filed civil forfeiture complaints seeking $25M+ in crypto tied to romance and investment scams, as part of the Scam Center Strike Force. DeFi Shock: Balance Coin collapsed ~99% after a governance/oracle exploit drained about $912K–$915K from 42DAO. Market Watch: Bitcoin is stuck under key resistance near $70,920 as traders eye sell pressure; meanwhile, Ethereum spot ETF inflows extended for a third day. Institutional/Tokenization: Centrifuge and Ground expanded tokenized real-world asset access via APIs, and BitGo is partnering with OTC Markets to bring tokenized securities trading/custody to broker-dealers. Security Threats: CertiK reported 52 confirmed “wrench attacks” on crypto holders in H1 2026, with France driving most cases.
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