AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCybersecurity & Scams: Kaspersky says malicious “Wallpaper Engine” downloads on Steam Workshop have infected thousands by hiding Windows apps/backdoors inside wallpapers or password-protected archives. Regulation Watch (EU): Reuters reports Binance’s MiCA license application in Greece could be rejected, putting its EU operations at risk; Binance disputes the claim and says it’s MiCA-compliant. U.S. Stablecoins Oversight: Bipartisan senators urge Treasury to keep state regulators in GENIUS Act stablecoin rulemaking, warning unclear timelines could shut states out. Exchange/Derivatives Expansion: Kalshi’s crypto-linked perpetual futures hit $5.5B volume in two weeks and the platform is eyeing more regulated products beyond crypto. Mainstream Finance Push: Coinbase unveiled a major “System Update” adding an SEC-registered AI investment adviser, unified global liquidity, and tokenized stocks/options/derivatives features. Market Mood: Crypto pulled back with “Extreme Fear” sentiment as traders digest macro uncertainty ahead of the Fed meeting. Institutional Bitcoin Buying: Strategy bought another $100M of BTC, adding 1,587 coins and lowering its average cost basis. Ripple Payments: Ripple invested in Flutterwave’s Series E to expand RLUSD stablecoin use for cross-border payments across Africa. DeFi Risk: A legacy Aztec Connect contract was reportedly drained of ~909 ETH (~$2.1M), underscoring danger from discontinued smart contracts.
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