Markets & Rates: European shares edged up as energy stocks rallied on elevated oil prices tied to Strait of Hormuz uncertainty, while investors waited for euro zone and US data for clues on growth, inflation and rate paths. Cyber & Payments: Ceva Logistics’ breach is rippling through banks and retailers after compromised warehouses exposed customer delivery metadata, raising fresh questions on third-party risk. Fintech Regulation: Mews became the first hospitality operating system in the EEA to secure an e-money licence, aiming to bring payments and financial controls into its platform. AI Governance: Slovenia’s insurance supervisor AZN selected Modulos to govern AI systems under the EU AI Act and DORA, using it as an AI testing sandbox. Energy Transition Finance: Verdant Energy and Aura Power Developments merged into a UK solar-plus-BESS IPP backed by CVC DIF and Eiffel Investment Group financing. Offshore Wind Capex: Cadeler committed about €805m for two new T-class offshore wind installation vessels, with deliveries in 2030-31. Crypto/Stablecoin Payments: Decta is exploring stablecoin-enabled treasury settlement. Corporate/Healthcare: Eli Lilly’s oral GLP-1 Foundayo won UK approval, making the UK the first European market to clear the once-daily tablet. Sports Governance: Trump backed FIFA boss Gianni Infantino amid renewed calls for an independent review after confederations accused him of deception.