AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoCrypto & APIs: Bitget Wallet rolled out a new API portal to help developers plug in onchain trading faster, aiming to scale token swaps, cross-chain moves, and market data without heavy backend work. Payments expansion: RS2 signed a long-term, multi-million-euro processing deal to expand acquiring and issuing across Ecuador, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala—and more. El Salvador deportations: U.S. deportations to El Salvador nearly doubled in early 2026, with 5,033 returns in the first three months versus 2,547 a year earlier, as Bukele aligns with Trump’s deportation push. Digital finance regulation: Bitfinex gained a Digital Asset Service Provider license in El Salvador, reinforcing the country’s push to attract regulated crypto infrastructure. Energy & investment: U.S. Undersecretary Caleb Orr met Salvadoran officials on energy infrastructure and AI strategy, signaling continued interest in nearshoring and tech growth. Local economy watch: Northern Mindanao inflation in the Philippines jumped to 8.2% in April, driven by food, fuel, and utilities. Tax enforcement (context): A separate court list shows the state pursuing unpaid taxes and labor-related dues against multiple businesses and individuals.
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