AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegulation & Compliance: Blockchain.com secured full VASP custody authorization from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, upgrading from provisional status and expanding custody, staking, and fiat/crypto exchange services. Policy Pressure: Nigeria rolled out new crypto tax rules, adding stamp duty and withholding taxes on transactions—critics warn it could hurt adoption and push activity off regulated rails. US Crypto Politics: The CLARITY Act fight heats up as lawmakers and media debate what happens if Congress leaves for recess, with policy potentially shifting to agency discretion. Market & Trading: Coinbase expanded UK access to about 4,000 US equities, letting qualified users trade fractional shares funded by GBP or USDC. Security & Crime: Chainalysis reports violent “wrench” attacks netted $30M+ in H1 2026, with home invasions a growing share. Infrastructure & RWA: Centrifuge and Compass Labs teamed up to give developers a single API for tokenized S&P 500 and AAA CLO exposure via DEX swaps. Crypto Payments: Dubai Duty Free rolled out crypto payments via Crypto.com Pay, adding more real-world spend options.
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