AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegulatory Shock to Crypto Markets: The US Senate’s failure to advance the CLARITY Act (49-50) sent XRP down nearly 10% and dragged major tokens lower, while Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said crypto’s progress won’t hinge on the bill. Payments Policy in Focus: India’s new UPI Merchant Discount Rate (0.4% on P2M above ₹2,000, capped at ₹300) kicks in Oct. 15, boosting Paytm shares while reshaping fintech revenue expectations. Fintech Infrastructure & Risk: Shufti launched bank account verification across 70+ countries to confirm account ownership before payouts, and Egypt’s FRA mandated OTP checks for consumer finance and MSME lenders. Regional Fintech Growth: Hong Kong unveiled its first five-year plan to lift R&D spending to 3% of GDP after 2030 and push tech beyond finance; Seoul climbed to 7th in a global financial hub ranking, topping fintech for the first time. Deal & Product Moves: Ordr named Jamie Chaplin VP of Payment Solutions, and Interactive Brokers rolled out a more cost-efficient margin approach in Japan. Crypto Crime Case: DOJ charged two former Robinhood engineers over alleged crypto insider trading tied to confidential listing info.
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