AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCrypto Security Shock: Coldcard hardware wallets were hit by a firmware flaw that let hackers reverse-engineer seed phrases, with losses reported above $100M, sparking fresh self-custody soul-searching. US Regulation Gridlock: The CLARITY Act faces a Senate deadline and ethics friction; Bitwise says crypto can keep growing even if Congress stalls, while odds on Polymarket keep sliding. Nigeria Tax Push: Nigeria’s Revenue Service is rolling out tighter crypto tax rules, with talk of a 1.5% stamp duty and collection mechanics that could even touch crypto itself. Stablecoin Payments Go Mainstream: Western Union and Rain launched Stablecard using USDPT on Solana, expanding to 37 markets with plans for 60+. Institutional Compliance Tech: 21 Analytics and CipherOwl partnered for on-prem Travel Rule and wallet screening for banks and VASPs. Market & Macro: XRP hovers near $1.06 as open interest falls; Bitcoin steadies around the mid-$60Ks amid Strait of Hormuz deal chatter. Corporate Crypto Balance Sheets: SpaceX reported a big drop in the carrying value of its digital assets to about $1.1B despite strong revenue.
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