AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCybersecurity & Public Finance: Bermuda Police Service says it has no active lines of inquiry into the September 2023 government cyberattack, while Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee may still dig into the $4.4m payment question. Digital Currency Policy: Premier David Burt says Bermuda’s proposed digital dollar would be privately issued (not a central bank digital currency), raising questions about how it fits with existing stablecoin-style arrangements. Financial Crime Watch: The Bermuda Monetary Authority warns of a fraudulent email demanding a $50,000 payment via USDC to a digital wallet, urging firms to verify BMA emails using the @bma.bm domain. IP Modernisation: Bermuda becomes the first country to deploy WIPO’s IPAS cloud platform, replacing legacy trademark systems and paving the way for patents and registered designs online. Energy & Governance: Senators delay a final vote on cost-of-living laws that critics say could enable price controls, while separate coverage highlights confusion around Bermuda’s energy policy and planning. Local Tech & Community: B-Mobile launches a free Cup Match “Capture Selfie” experience using QR scans—no app needed—plus Bermuda Run’s East Pedestrian Plan moves toward bids for new walkable routes. Regional Tech Links: Google’s Nuvem submarine cable route is set to connect the US, Bermuda, the Azores and Portugal, and Portugal is courting more submarine cable projects as it builds an Atlantic data hub.
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