AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCrypto Regulation Shock (MiCA): With the MiCA transition ending July 1, EU-wide licensing is tightening fast—only 244 of 3,000+ previously registered crypto providers reportedly secured authorization, and one estimate says up to 80% could be forced out. Liechtenstein Angle (Market Access): Sygnum says it has expanded after getting a MiCA licence for its Liechtenstein-based unit, giving direct access to EU/EEA clients. Border Policy Pressure (EES): Airports and airlines warn the EU Entry/Exit System is still causing major summer delays, as Schengen-wide biometrics replace passport stamps. Local Impact (Travel Rules): Families are being told to prepare for EES rules for children, while UK travellers face new ETIAS fees of about €20/£17 for many destinations. Trade & Industry (Steel): From July 1, the EU cuts duty-free steel quotas and raises tariffs on over-quota imports, with Switzerland affected but Liechtenstein/EEA states exempt. Healthcare & Law (NHS Training): British medical students abroad, including at a Malta campus, are challenging a UK law that prioritises training places for students in the UK.
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