Digital Payments Push (Mexico): Banco de México rolled out simplified account rules, including a new “Cuenta Nivel 3 Bis” for micro, small and medium businesses, raising cash deposit and transfer limits to pull millions of cash-reliant merchants into electronic payments. SME Finance Boost (Jamaica): First Union launched a $1B side-hustle and micro-loan revolving fund to help working Jamaicans start, expand, or scale income ventures, tackling access to capital as a key barrier. SME Development Bank Prep (Guyana): Finance Minister Ashni Singh urged entrepreneurs to do real market research before investing as Guyana finalizes outreach and infrastructure for a state-backed SME development bank. World Cup Commerce Link (New York): The Bronx Chamber of Commerce launched a digital directory to help small businesses tap World Cup foot traffic via promotions and watch-party connections. Climate-Health Funding (Americas & Africa): Nexa, a new initiative backed by partner investment targets, opened its first funding call to support locally led climate-health innovations in Africa and the Americas. Local Business Spotlight (Caribbean tourism debate): St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ tourism push is drawing backlash from experts warning mass tourism could overwhelm weak infrastructure and harm local livelihoods. AI for SMBs (Sea/OpenAI): Sea Ltd. expanded its OpenAI partnership to deepen AI adoption across e-commerce and software development, with a focus on small businesses and a builder community.