AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCrypto Regulation: The Senate’s 50-49 failure to advance the CLARITY Act is already creating uncertainty for U.S. crypto launches, with experts warning of delays in product rollouts, funding and partnerships while firms look for clarity via SEC/CFTC action. Market Structure: In parallel, the CFTC extended no-action relief for passive crypto-trading software, sparing eligible providers from broker registration if they don’t control routing or custody. Digital Identity & AML: The UK plans to add 500 officers to target “dirty money” networks, but regulators face criticism over inconsistent guidance for digital identity verification and AML compliance. AI Governance: King Charles III urged AI leaders to keep systems under human control, warning of “existential dangers” if the tech falls into the wrong hands. Payments & Fintech Ops: Amazon raised minimum pay to $20/hour and added a banking benefit via First Tech Federal Credit Union, while Mastercard moved toward AI-driven shopping with virtual cards for autonomous agents. Tokenization & Trading Hours: The SEC is prepping for around-the-clock trading norms for crypto, and industry chatter continues around tokenized securities and extended market access.
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