AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoCrypto Enforcement: The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Nobitex, Iran’s largest crypto exchange, alleging it helped the IRGC-Quds Force route transactions around sanctions, freezing assets under U.S. jurisdiction and barring U.S. persons from dealing. Oil & Inflation Watch: A Fed study says today’s Iran-linked oil shocks are hitting inflation less than in the 1970s and that employment effects have largely faded—while markets still brace for higher crude if the Strait of Hormuz disruption worsens. Rates Sentiment: A New York Fed survey found U.S. inflation expectations in May were mostly steady, but uncertainty about personal finances rose ahead of the June 16–17 Fed meeting. Bitcoin Volatility Trading: CME launched bitcoin volatility futures tied to expected swings, while bitcoin’s rebound triggered about $504M in losses for short sellers. Market Structure/IPO Access: Bybit is rolling out tokenized access to the SpaceX IPO, adding to the push to blend crypto rails with traditional listings. Tech Supply Chain: Nvidia announced new South Korea deals with SK Hynix and Naver to secure AI memory capacity. Banking/Policy: IMF financial stability chief Tobias Adrian will step down Aug. 31.
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