AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStablecoin Meets Bitcoin: Tether plans to relaunch USDT on the Bitcoin network in October 2026, using Utexo and RGB tech—raising big questions about whether the world’s largest stablecoin can turn BTC back into a payments rails story. Retail Trading Goes 24/7: Robinhood says it will let customers trade a curated list of stocks and ETFs around the clock, starting early next year, as it pushes further into “programmable” finance via its Robinhood Chain and tokenized stocks. Crypto Market Pulse: Bitcoin hovered near $85,000 as October seasonality and easing macro hopes fueled a rebound; meanwhile, XRP ETF flows stayed strong but funds remain underwater versus inflows. Wall Street Flows: BlackRock’s IBIT pulled in $196M in a day while Fidelity’s FBTC lagged, underscoring shifting institutional preferences even as overall spot ETF demand stays choppy. Policy & Compliance: India’s parliamentary panel is preparing a report that could tighten monitoring of crypto transactions. Banking Leadership & Risk: HDFC Bank and Kotak named new CEOs, while banks warn innovation still faces financing constraints. Geopolitics: The US hit Hamas-linked fundraising networks with sanctions, citing crypto-linked transfers. CBDC Watch: Russia’s finance ministry started paying some employees in digital rubles.
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