AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCrypto VC Watch: Coinbase Ventures topped crypto-focused VC deal counts in H1 2026 with 30 rounds, even as funding stayed depressed versus earlier peaks. AI Trading Push: Kraken says it’s rebuilding its flagship app around agentic AI that can monitor markets and suggest trades, while keeping users in control. US Politics & Oversight: Senate Democrats renewed calls for hearings into Trump’s crypto business ties after his 2025 financial disclosures, arguing national security and foreign-investor risks. Stablecoin Payments in Japan: Lawson will trial the yen stablecoin JPYC at a Tokyo store, with POS tracking to measure speed and rollout readiness. Institutional ETH Accumulation: Bitmine added 30,500+ ETH, pushing holdings toward its 5% ETH supply target. Market Pulse: Bitcoin held near $63k amid US-Iran/Hormuz tensions, while ETF flows helped offset earlier weakness. Regulation & Sharia: Pakistan’s crypto regulator met Mufti Taqi Usmani after a fatwa declaring crypto trading haram. Tokenization Momentum (UK): A UK City-backed push argues tokenised markets could unlock a £33bn boost, urging faster digitalisation. Enforcement: US authorities jailed a man in a $97m oil investment scam tied to Binance-linked accounts in Nigeria and Russia.
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