AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPayments & Licensing: i-payout says it’s expanding its U.S. money-transmitter licensing footprint while pushing for a European EMI license, aiming to give marketplaces, gig platforms, gaming/esports, insurers, and refund/claims operators more direct payout control. AI Power Demand: Moody’s warns the AI/data-center boom needs about $110B and 45 GW of new power by 2030, mostly from gas, raising pressure on household bills and resources. Crypto Policy Shock: Bitcoin slid after the Senate rejected the Clarity Act, with spot Bitcoin ETFs seeing heavy outflows; House leaders still want “rules of the road” for consumer and business protections. Energy & Consumer Costs: CBO estimates the Iran conflict has cost the U.S. about $38B so far, with inflationary effects tied to oil and shipping disruptions. Food & Labels: Ground beef country-of-origin remains largely voluntary, so shoppers are urged to look for “Product of USA” vs “Processed/Packed in USA.” Local Retail/Services: University of Michigan is moving to Coca-Cola as exclusive beverage supplier across campuses, while Salt Lake City tightens nonresidential water caps for new buildings. Tech for Industry: Ouster touts its native-color lidar for higher-altitude drone mapping, targeting utility and infrastructure inspection.
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