Cayman Public Finance: The Cayman Islands Government reported a record $252.3m surplus at the halfway point of 2026, up 36% on forecast, but warned that a chunk of the surplus has already been spent and higher operating costs could pressure the full-year result. Housing & Tenancies: A public consultation is open on draft Residential and Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2023, aimed at modernising outdated 2009 rules as the government tackles the housing crisis. Cayman Enterprise City: Eightpoint Technologies Ltd. SEZC says it’s investing to modernise its Signal House offices at Cayman Enterprise City, signalling long-term commitment to the zone. Cayman Business & Legal Talent: Maples Group welcomed two Caymanians, Ryann Clarke and Michael Mclaughlin Murillo, as Attorneys-at-Law, adding to its Finance and Corporate teams. Financial Crime Watch: RCIPS Financial Crime Unit warns residents that scams are evolving fast, including spoofed Google calls, fake SMS messages and “vehicle spoofing” targeting Japanese car buyers. Digital Assets & Offshore Finance: Kraken and Maple Finance have struck an on-chain “warehouse” lending facility, with Cayman and BVI counsel Carey Olsen advising on the structure. Crypto Regulation (Global): Nigeria’s SEC admitted Blockchain.com into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme, while also ordering freezes on assets linked to designated terrorism financiers. Corporate Deals: Candle Lake (Cayman Islands) has made a mandatory takeover offer for Swedish Evolution AB, with delisting possible if it reaches the threshold. Local IP Support: CIIPO and CICBD announced free IP workshops for Cayman entrepreneurs on branding, trade marks and business growth.