AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCrypto Sanctions Evasion: A Financial Times report says Iran’s central bank is “quietly encouraging” crypto use, with traders using bitcoin to settle cross-border payments and bypass SWIFT limits as the rial weakens. Privacy Under Fire: LG formally denies claims that its smart TVs continuously record users, saying wake-word audio is processed locally and only during active voice interactions. Semiconductor Push: India’s semiconductor sector pulled in $1.4B in equity funding across 281 companies, with SEMICON India 2026 (Sept. 17-19) spotlighting the buildout. Drone Supply Chain: Shield AI says Taiwan’s share of drone materials is rising fast, supporting a China-independent drone supply chain. E-commerce Competition: Kaufland’s German marketplace model is expanding into Spain, aiming to challenge Amazon-style online shopping with electronics and other categories. Defense Tech Contract: Croatia signed a €435.2M deal for South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo rocket launchers plus a command-and-staff system. TV Lawsuit: TCL sued Samsung in Los Angeles over alleged false “Mini LED” TV advertising.
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