AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMarkets: The Federal Reserve held rates at 3.75%–4%, with two officials dissenting. Bitcoin ETFs took in $176 million as BTC climbed above $80,000, though prices remain volatile. Crypto Access: Switzerland’s FINMA approved its first domestic retail spot Bitcoin ETF, while Brazil’s Itaú registered to offer crypto trading and custody. Ripple also received final OCC approval to establish a U.S. national trust bank. Digital Finance: Google is previewing a multi-party computing service to help institutions secure crypto wallet keys. In Zimbabwe, a proposed real-time payments system could make the gold-backed ZiG cheaper and easier to use—but broader adoption will depend on public trust. Banking Deals: Valley National’s planned $340 million purchase of fintech Bluevine would add $2.1 billion in deposits and 175,000 small-business clients, with the deal expected to close in 2027.
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