AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCrypto & Markets: Bitcoin is stuck in a tight $78K–$82K range as traders await the Fed and the Sept. 11 inflation report, while ETF inflows stayed strong (about $987M weekly) and analysts watch $82K resistance. Banking Liquidity: India’s RBI is draining record excess cash via VRRR reverse repo moves (including a 30-day plan), aiming to keep overnight rates anchored despite high liquidity. FCNR(B) Deposit Surge: India’s foreign-currency deposit inflows under the NRI scheme jumped sharply, with large private and mid-tier banks taking most of the benefit and public sector banks lagging. On-Chain Finance: Binance founder CZ argues IPOs will move on-chain, pointing to rapid growth in tokenized equity products. Cyber & Privacy: A Liquid Network Bitcoin-linked hack spotlights ongoing crypto infrastructure risks, while an LG investigation found smart TVs collecting network and even microphone audio with an opt-out toggle disabled by default. Retail Banking Reality Check: UK branch closures and slow replacement cards left an elderly customer unable to access money, highlighting gaps in banking access. Corporate/Deal Watch: Asian banks and companies are front-loading dollar bond issuance ahead of potential rate hikes. Regulation & Compliance: Congress is urged to get stablecoin rules right to protect community banks and consumers.
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