AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLuxembourg Crypto Regulation: Ripple just received a full CASP licence from the CSSF under MiCA, clearing the way to offer compliant crypto payment services across the EEA. EU Competition Watch: The EU’s top court upheld a record €4.1bn Android antitrust fine against Google, ending Google’s final appeal over alleged dominance and reduced consumer choice. AI Governance: India’s Kirti Vardhan Singh leads a delegation to the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva (July 6–7), focused on safe, trustworthy AI and bridging AI divides. Satellite for Emergencies (Luxembourg-linked): Vodafone Ireland tested AST SpaceMobile direct-to-device satellite emergency communications; the Satellite Connect Europe JV is headquartered in Luxembourg. Online Safety in Practice: Singapore’s new Online Safety Commission is set to handle complaints when platforms fail victims, after cases involving AI-generated sexual deepfakes. Climate Pressure on Europe: Record June heat is driving major economic damage across EU economies, with productivity losses and disrupted transport and power. Local Tech & Finance: University of Luxembourg faces a court challenge tied to the dismissal of a finance department head. Markets & Industry: ArcelorMittal Europe CEO Geert Van Poelvoorde will retire end-July, moving to chair ArcelorMittal Europe Steel.
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