AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBitcoin Security: Major financial firms and Bitcoin companies, including Anchorage Digital, BlackRock, Coinbase, ARK Invest and Strategy, pledged $15M over three years to launch the Bitcoin Security Consortium, aiming to fund long-term network security work such as post-quantum defenses. Aviation Safety: Boeing regained FAA certification authority for its 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner, ending a period of extra federal oversight after inspection improvements. Wildlife Policy: The Trump administration rolled back Endangered Species Act habitat protections, with experts warning states can’t fully replace federal safeguards. Public Health: CMS urged states to phase out Medicaid coverage for mercury dental amalgam fillings, pushing mercury-free alternatives. Alaska Tech & Connectivity: By Light and Copper River launched the Copper Lights joint venture to support federal IT, cyber and mission needs, while GCI expanded upgraded 5G mobile service across Alaska communities. Environment & Climate Research: Scientists are revisiting a forgotten Soviet plan to dam the Bering Strait to see how it might have affected Earth’s climate system. Alaska Community STEM: Funding is available for independent producers to train Native youth (ages 15–21) in film and media, with projects tied to science, climate and environment.
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