AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS IPO Watch: Power supplier Aggreko plans to file for a US listing, a step that could set up an IPO valuing it around $20bn, as demand rises from data centres and electrification. Banking Profit Pulse (Korea): South Korean banks’ H1 net income fell 6.4% as non-interest income dropped sharply, even as interest income hit a record high. Cyber & Fraud: India ordered Google to remove dozens of Firebase sites used to impersonate banks and steal credentials, highlighting how scammers weaponize legitimate cloud tools. Crypto Market Signal: Bitcoin surged after breaking a six-week range, with spot ETF inflows and strong spot demand fueling the rally; CryptoQuant’s CEO says bear-market bottoms can form during such spikes. Stablecoin Payments: Circle said its payments network and USDC usage are expanding fast, pointing to stablecoins moving deeper into real-world payment rails. DeFi Security: Term Labs confirmed a governance exploit that security firms estimate drained about $8.5m from vaults. Regulatory/Legal: EU court guidance limits banks’ ability to deny basic accounts solely due to third-country sanctions listings, requiring individual risk assessment. Illinois Crypto Tax Fight: Crypto industry groups sued to block Illinois’ 0.2% digital asset tax ahead of its 2027 start.
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