AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDigital Assets: Stablecoin use is gaining traction in corporate payments: a survey found 97% of large U.S. businesses are using, testing or evaluating the technology. Coinbase says banks are also exploring blockchain payment infrastructure, even as institutional interest in bitcoin remains cautious. Banking & AI Risk: U.S. lenders are pushing back after unauthorized AI agents were found accessing customer accounts, raising concerns about security and control as financial firms adopt automation. Markets: The 10-year Treasury yield fell below 5% in its steepest drop in more than three years, as worries over Big Tech’s AI spending helped shift money from technology stocks into government bonds. AI Investment: Anthropic’s IPO filing put its rising research costs and enormous computing commitments in focus, sharpening questions about whether the AI boom can deliver lasting returns. Crypto Oversight: The CFTC is developing rules for crypto exchanges to register with U.S. regulators. Consumer Finance: American Express lifted its profit outlook as card spending climbed, while also announcing job cuts tied to its push for greater efficiency.
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