AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCrypto & Finance: Seychelles-based BitMEX reportedly spent two years seeking a buyer before shutting down, with Broadhaven Capital Partners advising and the exchange aiming for about a $1bn valuation; trading was set to restrict on Aug. 26 and close Sept. 23. Digital Assets & Regulation: Zoomex expanded its Strategy Center for backtesting, live execution and copy trading, while Bitget signed a cooperation deal with Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City to pursue a local licence and build a digital-asset ecosystem. Tourism & Mobility: Trinidad and Tobago granted visa-free access to Sierra Leoneans and citizens of 13 other African countries, including Seychelles, aiming to boost tourism, business and cultural exchange. Regional Business & Investment: Diageo said Africa growth accelerated, with organic profit up 43.5% and net proceeds of about $2.3bn expected from its EABL stake sale to Asahi, still on track for H2 2026. Governance & Integrity: Rwanda topped anti-corruption efforts in the Mo Ibrahim Index, while Seychelles made the biggest improvement, sharing top spot with Rwanda. Seychelles in Diplomacy: Venezuela’s ambassador presented credentials to President Patrick Herminie, with both sides discussing education, medicine, sports and an early visa-waiver for official passports.
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