AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCrypto Regulation Watch: The US CLARITY Act is stalled after a procedural Senate vote, while the SEC and CFTC keep shaping crypto via guidance and exemptions—plus SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce plans to exit Oct. 2, leaving crypto rulemaking in the hands of two commissioners. Ethereum Roadmap: Vitalik Buterin lays out Ethereum’s shift toward a “cryptographic world computer,” with privacy, zero-knowledge proofs, and post-quantum plans tied to upgrades like Hegotá and beyond. Major Exchange/DeFi Security: Bitget’s Bitget-linked breach estimate climbs to about $387.5M; funds have been traced through multiple chains and into Wasabi CoinJoin, and Bitget says withdrawals will resume in stages. Institutional Tokenization Push: Citi says 77% of institutions expect tokenized collateral in 2026; the Clearing House selects Quant for on-chain payments infrastructure; and Europe’s ECB connects a payment system to blockchain via Pontes. Solana & Token Ecosystem: Solana Foundation hires ex-Binance and Polygon execs for institutional and payments focus, while Binance lists Hyperliquid’s HYPE for spot trading with a volatility “Seed Tag.” Payments & Stablecoins: Visa’s stablecoin volume metric changed after a data refresh, and Stellar keeps expanding as payment infrastructure as stablecoin rails move beyond XLM demand debates. Market Mood: Bitcoin holds near $84K as long-term holders add BTC while profit-taking stays lighter than prior peaks.
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