AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiCA momentum for Liechtenstein-linked finance: ESMA added 14 crypto-asset service providers to its MiCA register, lifting the total to 294; the update includes Liechtenstein-based Kaiser Partner Privatbank, alongside Ripple Payments Europe, showing how regulated crypto access is spreading across the EEA. Liechtenstein as a crypto licensing hub: Paymonade (Damoon Technology Europe) secured a MiCA licence from Liechtenstein’s FMA, enabling regulated crypto services across the EEA under one passportable authorisation, with plans to scale headcount and transaction volumes. Trade cooperation with Liechtenstein at the table: The FIT Partnership ministerial meeting in Auckland grew to 19 members, including Liechtenstein, as trade ministers push for lower barriers and more predictable rules for exporters. EFTA deal boosts market access: Vietnam and EFTA concluded an FTA after 14 years, expected to expand trade and investment and support Vietnam’s shift toward higher value exports. US diplomatic posting with Liechtenstein ties: Yuriy R. Fedkiw took charge as US Consul General in Mumbai; his prior role included overseeing relations with Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Sanctions pressure on Liechtenstein gold trade: A US appeals court upheld sanctions against Liechtenstein gold trader Rheingold Edelmetall, keeping restrictions on the firm and its founders.
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