Fintech Recognition: Mercuryo, the Nicosia-based payments platform, has climbed to 60th place in Sifted’s 2026 Southern Europe “fastest-growing startups” ranking, highlighting rapid payments growth and a focus on compliant on/off-ramp services. Aviation & San Marino Registry: ACASS says it has added a Boeing Business Jet 2 and an Embraer Legacy 650 to its managed fleet, both registered under the San Marino registry (T7), expanding its global charter offering. Energy Diplomacy: Azerbaijan’s Deputy Energy Minister says EU decarbonisation is raising concerns for gas suppliers, while calling for more flexible, business-accessible energy regulations; separate Baku Energy Week deals total $7.5bn and include partners from San Marino. Corporate Deal Watch: Caesars Entertainment has agreed to be acquired by Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment in a roughly $17.6bn all-cash-and-debt deal; local officials in Virginia expect no noticeable operational changes if approved. Local Talent Spotlight: San Marino High School senior Mimi Bernstein was selected as a grand prize finalist in The Music Center’s Spotlight program, underscoring the country’s presence in Southern California arts.