AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSatellite Connectivity: Starlink has soft-launched in Seychelles, with the Seychelles Communications Regulatory Authority confirming it will operate under local rules and compete alongside existing providers—aimed at improving reliability and coverage for remote areas, tourism and businesses. Telecom Finance: Airtel Africa has picked the London Stock Exchange for a planned 2026 IPO of Airtel Money, targeting the second half of the year as it seeks to unlock value in its mobile money unit. Crypto & Regulation: Bitget has registered as a Financial Services Provider on New Zealand’s FSPR, extending its push from digital assets into traditional services like forex and cross-border transfers, with an ombudsman dispute channel. Crypto Risk Management: Seychelles-based BitMEX will shut down on Sept. 23, with trading winding down earlier and customers urged to withdraw before deadlines. Tourism & Travel: G Adventures added 16 trips to its Geluxe Collection, including seven new coastal adventures built around active exploration and local connections. Fisheries Trade: The WTO Fish Fund approved $2.2m in grants to help developing members implement the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement. Regional Justice: Eastern African prosecutors began training in Nairobi to strengthen cross-border crypto crime investigations and court-ready cases.
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