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Last update: 4 hours agoOn-chain payments push: Bermuda is moving parts of government payments and financial services onto the Stellar network, aiming to cut high processing costs (reported up to 10%) and keep more value on-island via digital wallets and stablecoin pilots. Regulatory momentum: The move follows Bermuda’s broader crypto push, including BMA licensing for Bitcoin Suisse’s international arm and continued work to strengthen oversight ahead of FATF’s 2027 mutual evaluation. Finance & business: Butterfield shares slipped 0.6% in New York, while KBRA affirmed Bermuda’s ratings at A+/K1+ and flipped the outlook to Positive. Community & culture: Harbour Nights kicks off tomorrow on Front Street with fireworks, and Lumina’s Financial Literacy Summit returns Sept 25 at the National Museum of Bermuda. Public safety & training: BPS detectives joined international asset recovery training in Seoul as Bermuda tightens its anti-financial-crime toolkit.
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