AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCentral Banking Watch: Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole message put inflation control first, warning policymakers must be confident it’s slowing or “work to do,” nudging rate expectations ahead of the Sept. 11 US inflation print. EU Politics & Energy: Armenia’s finance minister said EU accession isn’t on the agenda yet, while the government is stress-testing the impact of higher Russian gas prices. EU Referendum Drama: Iceland voted on whether to restart EU accession talks, with the campaign split between cost-of-living and security hopes versus sovereignty and fishing-rights fears. Regulation & Markets: The ECB pushed central banks toward on-chain, programmable reserves, while MiCA’s full rollout is shifting debate to competitiveness costs for smaller crypto firms. Banking & Fintech: The OCC denied bunq US and Wise’s US trust-bank bid, underscoring tighter chartering standards as fintechs seek US expansion. Payments & Compliance: PWP.BET launched a unified operator console combining casino, sportsbook and compliance tooling for regulated gaming. Energy Risk: Europe’s gas squeeze remains a live concern as reserves hit a 13-year low ahead of winter. Crypto Enforcement: Interpol arrested 58 in a crackdown on crypto investment scams. Tech & Sovereignty: At TechBBQ, investors focused on who controls AI infrastructure in Europe, not just what it can do.
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