AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWhatsApp Monetisation Push: Meta tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah to become WhatsApp’s global head, alongside a reported $900M funding round into his consumer finance firm CRED—signaling a push beyond ads into payments and financial services. Crypto Market Mood: Bitcoin slipped back under $63K as leverage liquidations and risk-off sentiment hit; the broader crypto market hovered around ~$2.19T. Regulated Crypto Expansion: Ripple received preliminary MiCA CASP approval from Luxembourg’s CSSF, a step toward scaling regulated cryptoasset and stablecoin payment infrastructure across the EEA. Tokenisation Funding: Libeara, backed by SC Ventures, raised $14M to expand its compliance-focused tokenisation platform for regulated digital assets. Enforcement & Risk: Hong Kong’s SFC added Aurum/Aurum Foundation to its alert list for suspected unlicensed virtual-asset trading. Scam Warning: A man reported a ~$45K loss in an alleged crypto investment scam after being pressured to send more funds to “unlock” withdrawals. AML Crackdown: China outlined tougher anti-money-laundering enforcement, with special focus on virtual-currency laundering and cross-border networks.
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