According to @jessepollak, Base has officially expanded its crypto platform services to Central American countries including Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama as of June 4, 2025 (source: Twitter). This geographic expansion is expected to bring increased liquidity and trading volume to Base-supported tokens, offering new arbitrage and DeFi yield opportunities for active traders. The move positions Base as a leading layer 2 solution in the region, potentially driving broader crypto adoption and on-chain activity in these emerging markets.

According to Fox News, family members of El Chapo have crossed the US border in what appears to be a negotiated deal with the Trump administration (Fox News, May 15, 2025). This development could influence investor sentiment towards US-Mexico border stability and financial regulations, which historically impacts cross-border crypto trading volumes and stablecoin demand. Traders should monitor for potential regulatory changes or market volatility affecting USD-backed stablecoins and Mexico-linked crypto assets.