AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCrypto Market & ETFs: U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $225.2M net withdrawals on July 24, ending a seven-day inflow streak, with BlackRock’s IBIT taking the biggest hit ($202.5M out). Regulation & Tax: India’s CBDT issued a detailed 198-page reporting guide for crypto exchanges and intermediaries, tightening transparency without changing the existing tax rules. Exchange Shutdowns: BitMart will wind down trading Aug. 26 and fully exit Jan. 31, 2027, as its BMX token slid sharply amid withdrawal complaints. Payments & Retail Access: Cash App cut Bitcoin buying costs to zero fees/spreads on purchases over $2,000 and on all recurring/automated buys. Security & Fraud: Steam users are being targeted by “ClickFix” scams that trick people into running commands that install crypto miners; separate sextortion emails are demanding $2,000 in Bitcoin using old leaked data. Fintech & AI: MoneySimpler launched an AI-powered quantitative trading platform, while Singapore is pushing structured AI adoption through staged testing and scaling. Energy for Mining: Hydropower overtook natural gas as Bitcoin mining’s top energy source, with low-carbon power now at 59.4% of the mix.
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