Crypto Regulation in Cyprus: CySEC will join an EU-wide supervisory exercise on digital operational resilience for crypto custody providers, with inspections starting in the second half of 2026 and running into 2027. Local Energy Tech: Sigenergy’s SigenStack is being positioned for Cyprus businesses as modular battery storage for solar-heavy operations, with scalable capacity and built-in safety layers. AI and Education Policy: A student-built national AI policy framework for K-12 in the US, “The STUDENTS FIRST Act,” stresses human judgment, opt-out rights, and protecting the learning process. Cyber/Payments Update: Cypher Cards wind down after Nium’s acquisition—last spending day is Aug. 7, with withdrawals and rewards available until Sept. 6. Environment Watch: Terra Cypria and BirdLife Cyprus are challenging new Akrotiri antenna plans, citing Ramsar/Natura 2000 bird risks and calling for a transparent, scientifically solid assessment. Business & Tech Funding: Cyprus-based Omilia secured €58.1m in Series B funding for agentic CX, while Cyprus’ government R&D allocation in 2025 nearly doubled vs a decade trend, reaching about €112m. Digital Advertising: AdsGram added Telegram Ads capabilities across Mini Apps, channels and bots, expanding monetisation options for advertisers in Cyprus.