SME Payments Push: Visa is rolling out features under Visa Accept and Visa Direct that turn smartphones into payment tools for small merchants, aiming to cut payment friction and help microsellers manage payments and payouts on the go. Cybersecurity for Small Firms: Bitdefender warns of a ransomware campaign using fake Interpol notices to trick small businesses into downloading malware, showing how social engineering alone can be enough to cause major disruption. Digital IDs, But Slower: Ireland’s digital wallet consultation has closed and the government is moving into a pilot phase, while Switzerland is delaying its national digital ID rollout to prioritise trust and security—both signals that compliance and user trust are now central for SME-facing services. Green Rules Hit Farmers: Cameroon calls the EU deforestation rules “punitive” for cocoa smallholders, arguing compliance costs rise while farmgate prices fall. UK Late-Payment Protections: The UK is set to introduce tougher late-payment protections and commercial payment rights for small businesses. Funding for MSMEs: Nigeria’s Bank of Industry says it disbursed N644.9bn to enterprises and supported 1.68m jobs, shifting focus from loan volumes to development impact. EU Connectivity for the South Caucasus: The Commission says it can mobilise up to €2bn for strategic transport, energy and digital projects across the region, tied to peace and connectivity.