AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUSMCA Watch: Trump says the USMCA with Mexico and Canada could expire in 2036 unless renewed, throwing fresh uncertainty into talks set for June 16-17. Venezuela Energy: Venezuela granted Shell a license to explore and export natural gas from the Loran field, as Delcy Rodríguez pushes foreign investment after US pressure. Caribbean CBI: Dominica will require in-person visits for Citizenship by Investment applicants and passport collection, tightening the program’s rules. Payments & Banking Tech: XTransfer hit a European milestone at Money20/20 Europe with new banking partnerships (BBVA, Société Générale) to expand B2B cross-border settlement. Crypto Rails: Ripple and Bitso expand stablecoin settlement on the XRP Ledger, aiming to speed cross-border payments. World Cup Finance & Governance: Italy busted illegal TV streaming hubs tied to World Cup piracy, seizing €650k and tracing proceeds through crypto. Mexico Economy Narrative: A look at how Mexico’s post-1986 growth and FDI boom coexist with persistent inequality. Cyber/Markets: Kalshi tightens compliance by requiring some traders to disclose employer info amid insider-trading concerns.
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