AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Assets Watch: BitMart says H1 2026 was a tough test for crypto platforms, with Bitcoin down about 33% and Ether down about 50%, but it reports asset-management AUM up roughly 256% while adding hundreds of new spot assets. Regional Travel Rules: Poland, Hungary and Luxembourg all published 2026 visa-free lists that keep Seychelles in the spotlight—Poland includes Seychelles (plus Mauritius and São Tomé & Príncipe), Hungary lists only Mauritius and Seychelles from Africa, and Luxembourg names just Mauritius and Seychelles. Seychelles Media Governance: Seychelles’ SBC bill has become law, reshaping board appointments and expanding who can name members—an update that drew fresh debate over broadcaster independence and political balance. Crypto Crime in the UK: In London, three men jailed for a £4m “fake police” crypto scam used fake law-enforcement websites to trick eight victims, then splurged on luxury travel including the Seychelles. Business & Payments: BOC in Sri Lanka launched a mobile wallet tap-and-pay service, while Seychelles-linked fintech and ads developments continue across the region, including Google Ads expansion into Seychelles via 365 Digital.
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