SME Finance Boost: Stanbic Tanzania secured a Sh70 billion facility to expand local-currency lending to SMEs, with a focus on sustainable agriculture and value chains. Capital Markets for Small Firms: Zimbabwe’s ZSE won SEC approval to launch an SME-focused exchange, ZEEX, with private and public market segments aimed at helping emerging businesses raise capital. Data Privacy Pushback: California AG Rob Bonta and other officials urged Congress to reject a federal privacy bill, warning it could weaken stronger state protections. Energy Costs & Data Centers: Portland General Electric filed for Oregon rate changes creating a new class for large data centers and crypto mining (20MW+), with large-load customers facing higher energy costs. Disaster Relief Deadline: The SBA reminded Texas businesses and nonprofits to apply for low-interest disaster loans by July 6 for storm and tornado damage. SMB Banking Upgrade: Fifth Third rolled out “Fifth Third for Business” to help small firms get paid faster, manage cash flow, and access capital. Tech & Innovation: General Hypersonics (SBIR-backed) completed two reusable Mach 4+ launches about 90 minutes apart, signaling faster, repeatable hypersonic testing. Local Growth Funding: New York awarded East Williamsburg $20M to revitalize commercial corridors, public spaces, workforce development, and housing. Crypto Compliance Relief: South Korea dropped a mandatory suspicious-transfer reporting plan for crypto moves above 10 million won, easing compliance load for exchanges and users.