AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRegulation & Courts: New York sued prediction-market Kalshi, calling its sports/event wagering “gambling…plain and simple,” and is seeking a ban plus restitution and civil penalties. Crypto Oversight: Circle won a New York limited-purpose trust charter from NYDFS for USDC-related fiduciary/custody services, even as CRCL shares fell. Sanctions & Payments: The U.S. sanctioned an Iran-linked bitcoin insurance scheme tied to Strait of Hormuz shipping, warning that bitcoin payments can carry the same sanctions exposure as bank transfers. Central Banking & Markets: The U.S. told banks it may intervene in the yen after a rate check, aiming to curb speculative moves; separately, Russia’s banks face ruble liquidity limits for buying government bonds, raising budget-financing questions. Banking Rates & Liquidity: RBI data showed scheduled banks lifting fresh term-deposit and loan rates, while credit growth still outpaces deposits. Cyber & Fraud Response: Kerala Police is teaming with banks on a faster cyber-fraud response and transaction blocking/recovery process. Tech in Banking: CIBC launched an enterprise agentic AI workspace to delegate multi-step tasks for banking teams. Deal Watch: HSBC agreed to sell its A$36bn Australian home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone and will wind down remaining retail operations.
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