AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCrypto Regulation Push: Gelephu Mindfulness City moved fast on crypto rules, granting BTSE Bhutan in-principle approval for a Financial Services License covering a multilateral trading facility and institutional custody—final sign-off pending pre-conditions. Sovereign Bitcoin Sales: Bhutan also kept liquidating: it transferred another 100 BTC (about $8.1m), bringing 2026 sales to roughly $230m and leaving holdings near 3,100 BTC (around $252m), with analysts warning the reserve could run out by September if the pace holds. Visa Pressure on Students: Australia tightened student visas, pushing refusal rates to a 20+ year high; Bhutanese applicants were hit, with reports of over 36% rejection earlier this year. Regional Security Drills: Meghalaya is preparing for multinational Exercise PRAGATI 2026 (May 20–31), with Bhutan among the participating forces. Politics Beyond Bhutan: The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile election saw turnout fall to 45.71%, with nearly 38% of MPs new.
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