AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCrypto & Sanctions: The U.S. Treasury (OFAC) sanctioned Iran-linked digital asset exchanges and a multinational front network, saying crypto was used to launder billions and support the IRGC. The centerpiece operator, Siavash Kayvanpour, is described as Iran-born with Dominica citizenship, operating Shelbit Exchange via a Georgia firm, with funds reportedly moving between IRGC-linked wallets and sanctioned platforms. Regional Health Tech: REACH launched a Dominica-focused webinar series on adolescent mental health, nutrition, stigma reduction, and parent-teen communication, aiming to spread evidence-based sexual and reproductive health info across the Eastern Caribbean. Renewables in Practice: Dominica’s 10-MW geothermal plant has started commercial operations, boosting the island’s push toward cleaner power and making it the first CARICOM member to generate electricity from geothermal resources. Fintech in the Caribbean: Finovate Global Caribbean highlighted Belize Bank’s digital modernization partnership with Backbase, bringing AI-powered onboarding and a unified digital banking platform. Energy Funding Call: IRENA opened a proposal call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including geothermal and clean transport, with deadlines before Sept. 1.
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