AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCrypto Regulation Stalls: The U.S. Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act after a 49-50 procedural vote, leaving crypto rules in limbo and sending Bitcoin down nearly 4% as investors digested the setback. Market Plumbing: CME launched S&P UBS USD Liquid Leveraged Loan Index futures, giving institutions a centrally cleared, capital-efficient tool to hedge leveraged-loan exposure. AI Power Demand: Moody’s warned the AI/data-center buildout will require about $110B in new power generation by 2030, with natural gas expected to supply most of the added capacity. Banking & Payments Expansion: i-payout said it expanded its U.S. money transmitter licensing footprint while pushing for a European EMI license to broaden payout capabilities. Housing Search Signals: Houzeo’s 2026 home-buyer report found Florida leads searches, with Puerto Rico emerging as an unexpected hotspot. College Sports Costs: A Cantwell-backed Protect College Sports Act advanced in the Senate as lawmakers spotlight runaway athletics spending draining university finances. Defense & Supply Chains: The U.S. is moving to replenish tungsten stockpiles via a DLA-backed deal with Elmet Technologies, aiming to strengthen critical-minerals readiness.
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