AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital Assets in Banking: Bank Leumi is partnering with Galaxy Digital to bring digital-asset trading into Israeli banking apps, a sign banks are moving from “watching crypto” to offering it directly. Regulation Watch: The SEC canceled an Aug. 14 open meeting that was set to vote on exemptions for crypto fundraising, keeping rulemaking in limbo. Crypto Market Structure: Polymarket’s odds for the CLARITY Act fell below 20% as the Senate recess pushed a vote toward mid-September, extending uncertainty for exchanges and issuers. Index Pressure on Bitcoin Treasuries: MSCI revived a proposal that could remove Strategy and Metaplanet from key indexes, raising the risk of forced selling by passive funds. AI for Banking Ops: The Bankers Association of the Philippines urged measurable, secure AI adoption as banks deploy agentic tools and face fraud and resilience challenges. Vendor Risk for Small Banks: Community banks warn that AI rollouts via third parties are outpacing contract standards, leaving data and cybersecurity gaps. Cybercrime: Singapore reported $11.8M in losses from a fake crypto job offer that led to malware, stolen credentials, and bypassed transfer controls.
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