AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Banking Habits: Digital-first banks are reshaping saving behavior as app-led accounts and variable rates pull deposits away from traditional branches, with neobanks now taking a big share of new relationships worldwide. Cybercrime Crackdown: The FBI escalated its fight against ShinyHunters, saying it has enough to identify and locate members of the data-brokering gang. Bitcoin & ETFs: Bitcoin is set for its strongest quarter in nearly two years, helped by spot ETF inflows and continued corporate buying, even as macro jitters keep the rally choppy. Onchain Derivatives: Markets.xyz launched BVIV, a “crypto VIX” style Bitcoin volatility perpetual on Hyperliquid, partnering with Perps.inc and Volmex. Institutional Onchain Credit: Hyperion DeFi and HyperLend unveiled an institutional credit facility using Anchorage Digital’s regulated settlement and custody. Fintech & Inclusion: KashKick found only 7% of women feel confident investing, highlighting a persistent gender gap beyond income. Scam Warnings: US local authorities warned Kentuckians about health insurance enrollment scams, while Berrien County flagged FBI/DEA impersonation calls. SME Payments in Africa: Mastercard highlighted how digital payments can unlock SME growth in South Africa, but stressed trust and cyber risk as the trade-off.
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