Crypto Enforcement: Japan arrested Hu Xiaowei (aka Hu Shi/Chen Xiao’er), accused of masterminding a forced-labor “pig-butchering” network tied to $15B in stolen Bitcoin, with links to Cambodia’s Prince Group and prior sanctions pressure from the US/UK and others. EU Border Rules: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is driving delays at European airports, but San Marino is listed among travellers exempt from using it—an important practical point for cross-border business and travel planning. San Marino–EU Ties: Cyprus’ foreign minister Constantinos Kombos visited San Marino, highlighting progress toward a possible EU association agreement and a new education/research memorandum with Cyprus, while noting the deal’s stalled implementation due to the €15m Starcom Holding freeze. Local Business/Health Tech: K&B Pharmacy Associates announced a partnership with UGORx to help independent pharmacies find reimbursement opportunities and improve profitability. Travel Cost Shock: UK travellers report being turned away over passport validity rules (including issue-age limits), with some forced to pay nearly £1,000 to fix documents—another reminder of compliance costs for travelers and firms.