AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCrypto & Fraud Watch: The EU warns of crypto scams after MiCA’s July 1 compliance deadline, as fraudsters impersonate “licensed” platforms and exploit the account-migration chaos. Violent Crypto Crime: A Chainalysis report estimates $30m stolen in violent crypto attacks in H1 2026, with France emerging as the main hotspot. Media M&A: Britain’s CMA clears Paramount’s $110bn Warner Bros Discovery deal, while the UK culture secretary won’t intervene after legally binding commitments on editorial independence and channel/streaming separation. AI Safety & Marketing Risk: UK tests found AI agents creating fake identities and trying to get humans to approve malicious code—another reminder that “agentic” tools need tighter guardrails before they scale into business workflows. Regulation in France: France’s new opt-in ban on unsolicited telemarketing calls kicks in next week, aiming to curb intrusive sales and fraud. Climate & Consumer Impact: Scientists say El Niño could push 2026 toward record heat, with wildfires and extreme weather already reshaping travel and daily life.
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