AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCrypto Regulation Push: The U.S. Senate advanced the CLARITY Act, even as lawmakers and watchdogs argued over whether crypto rules can curb illicit flows—new figures cited a 162% jump in illicit crypto inflows in 2025, with sanctioned entities driving much of the surge. El Salvador Tech & Finance: Bitget Wallet named Uber expansion veteran Jack Zhai as Head of the Americas, signaling a push to make crypto wallets feel like everyday finance apps across the region. Payments Infrastructure: RS2 inked a long-term processing deal to expand acquiring and issuing across Central America and beyond, including El Salvador—another sign regional banks want smoother cross-border rails. Local Policy Context: AP reports U.S. deportations to El Salvador nearly doubled early in 2026 as Bukele aligns more closely with Trump’s deportation agenda. Energy Cooperation: A U.S. undersecretary visit focused on modernizing El Salvador’s energy infrastructure to support investment and tech-led growth.
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