Malta Tech & Regulation: Malta’s MFSA has proposed a new “software-based organization” legal category for DAOs and other DeFi entities, aiming to separate software-governed organizations from the protocols they run and to tackle governance/accountability gaps ahead of MiCA’s July 1, 2026 enforcement. Local Business Tech: Maltese IT firm BMIT Technologies earned a Microsoft Support Services designation under Microsoft’s AI Cloud Partner Programme, following audits and technical evaluations. Digital Identity & Security: ID Tech Digest reports Frankfurt Airport plans facial recognition for staff access to secure airside zones, replacing badge checkpoints with biometric portals. Crypto Oversight: WhiteBIT EU says it has received MiCA authorization in Austria from the FMA, enabling regulated crypto-asset services across the EEA. Cyber/Privacy Risk: Skadden’s GDPR Risk Compass maps EU and UK regulators by enforcement “impact vs frequency,” helping firms plan compliance and regulator engagement. Research & BioTech: Dante Labs says it enabled 100+ global studies using its sequencing tech, including transcriptomics, CRISPR gene editing, and ancient DNA work. Energy Infrastructure: Nexans Electra, a next-gen cable-laying vessel, joins the fleet with hybrid power and multi-cable installation capacity for offshore wind and HVDC interconnectors. Travel Tech: Heathrow warns Schengen travellers about extra queues from the Entry/Exit System (EES), which uses biometrics and can delay passport control.