AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCrypto Consumer Alert: Connecticut AG William Tong and Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez warned residents about unregulated offshore DeFi exchanges after a local investor lost $200,000, citing limited recourse, high-risk leverage (up to 250x), and security gaps; the alert names GMX, Gains Network, dYdX, Aevo, Drift Protocol, Vertex Protocol and Hyperliquid. Fintech Expansion: Revolut won conditional OCC approval for a U.S. bank charter in Stamford, Connecticut, with product-by-product supervisory sign-offs required before launching key lines like FX and acquiring. Gov Race Watch: In Connecticut’s governor race, Republican Ryan Fazio is pushing to end data-center sales tax rebates while keeping the projects, as lawmakers debate energy, water, and ratepayer impacts. Local Business & Growth: Barnes & Noble says it has opened about 28 stores nationwide in 2026 and plans more openings. Public Safety & Enforcement: Bridgeport police and federal agents raided a stash house, seizing 1,555 grams of fentanyl pills plus other drugs and equipment, with more arrests expected. Healthcare Policy: DOJ announced an agreement with Mount Sinai to end gender-affirming interventions for minors, with $2 million set aside for free care for those harmed.
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