AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBanking & Payments: Swift’s blockchain shared ledger is now production-ready, with 17 banks preparing pilots for 24/7 tokenized deposit movement—an important step in the race against stablecoin rails. Crypto & Fintech: Binance co-founder highlights three regional crypto adoption patterns (MENA savings, LATAM transfers, and broader local-currency trading), while Tether backs Mercado Bitcoin with $20M to expand stablecoin and onchain finance across Latin America. Digital Infrastructure & Industry: Uno Minda is pushing AI into aftermarket demand forecasting and distributor support, and Cosmos Labs expands its partnership with Peersyst to bring Cosmos-based digital ledger infrastructure to central banks and regulated institutions in Latin America and Spain. Energy & Macros: ECLAC warns oil prices may be higher in 2026 for Latin America and the Caribbean, as geopolitical shocks keep feeding inflation risks. Investment & Development: The World Bank approved $77.2M for Peru’s Arequipa–Colca tourism corridor to unlock jobs and private investment. Markets & Trade: EU Parliament cleared the modernised EU–Mexico trade pact and interim trade agreement, paving the way for expanded market access.
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