Malta Energy & Grid Reliability: Enemalta crews are tackling multiple cable faults and outages in Birkirkara, Balzan and Iklin amid a heatwave, with reinforcement works planned to strengthen the distribution network and restore power faster. Digital Identity in Malta: Malta is moving ahead with a tender for a European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI), aiming to modernize how residents access trusted digital services. Gozo Wildlife Governance: Kevin Francica has been appointed Head of the Wild Birds Regulations Unit, bringing long public-service experience to the body that administers hunting and trapping rules. EU Crypto Compliance: With MiCA fully in force from 1 July 2026, CASP Tracker says fewer than 300 EU firms can legally serve crypto clients now, leaving many operators scrambling after the deadline. Payments Tech Upgrade: Trust Payments is modernizing Les Ambassadeurs Casino’s payment infrastructure with fast point-of-sale deployment across terminals. Maritime Security & Tech: The African Maritime Forces Summit in Rabat (with Malta among participants) is focusing on maritime security, regional cooperation and technological innovation. EV & Charging Policy: EU reporting highlights that public EV charging capacity is still outpacing EV sales in most countries, shaping where investment should go next. Cybersecurity for SMEs: Jawnet IT Services highlights why small and medium-sized enterprises are now prime targets for ransomware and phishing, and pushes tailored protection.