AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCrypto Banking: Israel’s largest bank Bank Leumi will offer crypto trading (BTC, ETH, SOL) via its Leumi Trade app starting early 2027, partnering with Galaxy Digital for execution and custody—another push to bring digital assets into regulated banking apps. Sanctions & Markets: The US escalated its Iran pressure campaign, with Trump saying the Strait of Hormuz could be declared “US territory” and Treasury promising “never seen” economic isolation measures next week; shipping through Hormuz slowed after more attacks, keeping oil prices supported and investors cautious. BRICS Finance: Iran’s central bank governor says Iran will soon join the BRICS New Development Bank, while Iran and Russia discussed expanding banking, investment, payment mechanisms and the use of digital assets/crypto for cross-border deals. West Bank Humanitarian Crunch: UN OCHA says 900+ physical obstacles are blocking aid access in the occupied West Bank, with families in Qusra trapped as deliveries fail amid settler sieges and restrictions. Regional Diplomacy: Egypt and Pakistan foreign ministers discussed de-escalation and expanding political, economic, trade and investment cooperation.
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