Crypto Custody: BitGo CEO Mike Belshe says crypto’s “boring backbone” is now mainstream—multisig custody helps protect institutions, and BitGo claims it secures $80B+ across 5,500 clients. EU–EFTA Ties: The EU Council backed a closer relationship with non-EU western partners, explicitly including Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and others—an extended single-market push with practical implications for cross-border business. SAFE Defense Funding: Greece signed up to the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE), unlocking up to €787.7M in long-term loans for surveillance, secure communications and counter-drone tech; Canada also joined SAFE for tactical radio procurement. Liechtenstein Tech Angle: A look at Liechtenstein’s fintech strategy highlights regulation-first growth, cross-border access and using agility to compete beyond its tiny domestic market. Trade & Innovation: India’s Piyush Goyal touts EFTA TEPA and pharma/biotech cooperation with Switzerland, while also arguing the WTO is “not very effective” and that trade is increasingly driven through bilateral deals. Climate Resilience: The European Environment Agency flags uneven adaptation progress across Europe, including Liechtenstein, and calls for a more coherent legal basis for preparedness.