AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUS Crypto Access: A new look at how founders can reach Bitcoin now—via regulated custody, payment rails, ETFs, and evolving SEC guidance—signals the era of “just an exchange account” is over. Tokenization Push: CFTC Chair Michael Selig says markets must prepare for “mass tokenization” across asset classes as the SEC also advances tokenized trading. Stablecoin Payments Go Live: SoFi and Mastercard are moving card settlement onto SoFi USD on Mastercard’s network, aiming at $25B+ annualized volume—blockchain rails, but invisible to consumers. Regulated Securities Expansion: Blockchain.com and NYSE signed an MOU to distribute tokenized US stocks/ETFs through NYSE’s digital ATS, pending approvals. Compliance & Risk: Visa found 56% of US adults have never heard of stablecoins, while trust rises when banks back the rails. Exchange Shutdown: BitMEX ended operations; trading/deposits are off, withdrawals remain, and users face a rising account fee. Security Incident: Revolut disclosed a breach tied to fake government requests, exposing KYC and transaction data. Global Crime Focus: INTERPOL’s Americas conference in Guyana puts crypto misuse and asset recovery on the agenda.
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