AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCrypto Regulation: MiCA’s transition ends July 1, and the clock is ticking for Europe’s crypto firms—only 244 of 3,000+ previously registered providers secured MiCA authorization, with estimates that around 80% may be forced to shut or restructure. Online Alcohol Sales: Iceland’s government says online alcohol retailers are still operating unlawfully, as the EFTA Surveillance Authority reviews the state monopoly ÁTVR after a complaint; the legal fight remains unresolved. Tourism & Ports: Smaller ports in north Iceland are seeing sharp drops in cruise calls after an ISK 2,500 infrastructure charge for each night, hitting flexible operators first and threatening local spending. Carbon Markets: Canada’s Deep Sky says it delivered verified direct air capture carbon removal credits to Microsoft and RBC—highlighting growing demand for high-quality removals, with Iceland’s Climeworks cited as the only other DAC credit producer. Local Business: Fjallabyggð accepted an unconditional ISK 12m offer for two Siglufjörður airport buildings to Viking Heliskiing, while the runway stays municipal. Infrastructure: Reykjavík-area road resurfacing is about two-thirds done, with ISK 1.7bn+ in summer road works underway.
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