AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegulation Watch: The SEC proposed transfer agent rule modernization, aiming to streamline and modernize rules as tokenization and blockchain-based processes grow. Stablecoins: Circle’s latest USDC reserve attestation (Deloitte review) says reserves exceed circulating supply, with backing largely in short-term Treasuries and overnight repo. Market Pulse: Bitcoin pushed above $80K as rate-hike fears eased after Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled he could support holding steady if inflation cools. Crypto Infrastructure: XRPL devs launched a live dashboard scoring amendment readiness based on what’s actually been exercised on devnet. Crypto Security & Crime: The DOJ seized $560K in crypto tied to Hamas fundraising and disrupted an online recruitment network. Retail Access: Hargreaves Lansdown opened crypto ETNs for UK retail investors, giving regulated BTC/ETH exposure without self-custody. Prediction Markets: Michigan’s AG won a preliminary injunction blocking Kalshi from offering event contracts to residents. Exchange Safety: Phemex published September proof-of-reserves, claiming over-collateralization across major assets. Scams: Police warned of a $700K gold bar scam using FTC impersonation tactics.
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