BVI-UK Constitutional Talks: The Government of the Virgin Islands says the first formal constitutional negotiations with the UK will run July 14–15, exploring possible revisions to the 2007 Constitution Order, with Premier and Finance Minister Natalio Wheatley leading the VI side. Stablecoin Banking Milestone: Circle received final OCC approval to establish First National Digital Currency Bank, N.A. (Circle National Trust), a major regulatory step for USDC—though a rival consortium is already challenging Circle’s reserve-income model. BVI Water Crisis Politics: Works Minister Kye Rymer blamed decades of neglected infrastructure for the territory’s water shortages, while the Opposition’s Marlon Penn pushed back, saying residents are effectively paying twice for a basic service. Local Business & Mobility: VI Motors (Tortola) was appointed authorized dealer for OMODA & JAECOO, launching a first lineup including C5 and J-series models, including a PHEV. Tech/Finance From the Territory: Alpha Compute announced it’s returning the final tranche of locked TON (GRAM) holdings to affiliates, completing its legacy digital asset treasury wind-down, while AFX reported surpassing $1.1B in cumulative decentralized derivatives trading volume. Cruise Deal for Caribbean Travelers: Windstar Cruises launched “More Reasons to Say Yes,” offering an all-inclusive upgrade worth $1,300 for two guests plus a reduced deposit on select 2027 Caribbean sailings that include the Virgin Islands. Public Safety: A St. Thomas woman was arrested after surveillance footage allegedly showed she used her car to run down her ex-boyfriend in a Bellows International parking lot.