AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCrypto Security: Binance is investigating a reported hack that may have stolen more than $5.8 billion, potentially the largest crypto theft on record. The exchange says customer funds are safe and it will cover losses; more than $3 billion in assets has reportedly been frozen. Central Banking: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will leave her post in February, ahead of schedule, setting up a consequential leadership change. Markets and AI: Investors are demanding proof that AI spending can generate cash. Alphabet shares plunged more than 12% after results, while Amazon also fell amid heavy cash burn; companies seen as better able to fund their AI plans fared better. Climate Finance: The Green Climate Fund approved a record $1.97 billion in new financing at its latest meeting, bringing 2026 approvals to $3.3 billion. Fintech Funding: Hong Kong-based PhotonPay raised $40 million in a round led by Blockchain Capital to expand its cross-border payments and digital-asset services. Banking: BMO completed the sale of its transportation and vendor finance businesses to Stonepeak, transferring about C$11 billion in loans and leases and expecting a 23-basis-point boost to its capital ratio.
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