Crypto & Data Security: Pocket Bitcoin says a breach in its support system exposed personal and financial details for 5,411 customers in Switzerland, with authorities in Switzerland and Liechtenstein notified and no direct impact on customer databases, private keys or Bitcoin. EU Competition & Big Tech: The EU pushed Google to change how it handles search rankings in the EEA, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein to avoid a Digital Markets Act complaint tied to potentially massive penalties. Cross-Border Finance (Liechtenstein-linked): IFGL completed its acquisition of Dublin’s Octium, adding about €8.5bn in assets under management and expanding distribution via Octium’s Liechtenstein-based sister company. Payments Innovation: Mastercard and PayInit are extending Swiss P2P card-based transfers using phone numbers or email addresses, aiming to connect Swiss users with international recipients through bank apps. Trade & Industry: The EU adopted new rules to improve transparency and traceability for imported steel, requiring documentation on the “country of smelting and casting.” Mobility & Labour Rules: Switzerland, the Netherlands and Iceland published lists of countries whose citizens can work without a permit under freedom-of-movement arrangements, including Liechtenstein in Iceland’s list. US Tariffs: New US duties of up to 100% on imported drones and components took effect Sept. 3, with reduced ceilings for some origins including Liechtenstein. Regional Politics: Poland’s government confirmed certain foreign nationals can work without permits, including EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and UK nationals under Brexit arrangements.