AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMarket Rout: Hotter-than-expected US inflation triggered nearly $973 million in crypto liquidations, mostly long positions. Bitcoin slid toward $81,000, while Ethereum suffered about $292 million in liquidations. Institutional Push: Standard Chartered launched Bitcoin and Ether trading for wealthy UAE clients, while Kraken parent Payward agreed to buy Lithuania’s Saldo Bank in a move beyond crypto trading. Wallet Security: Ledger says tampered CryptoBilis devices contained an implant that stole wallet keys; reported losses have reached as high as $93 million, prompting warnings to affected users and a reseller crackdown. Rules Tighten: Australia is seeking feedback on proposed crypto platform rules for 2027, and South Korea plans tougher security measures after hacks hit 16 financial firms. Mining Shift: Binance plans to close its Bitcoin mining pool on Nov. 10, ending a six-year run.
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