Consumer Payments & Travel: Paysafe says 2026 summer travel is shifting toward experiences over shopping, with payment friction pushing 45% of travellers to abandon purchases. Crypto & Regulation: Italy’s Hodli says it’s been approved by the Bank of Italy to run crypto asset portfolios under MiCA, while Strike gets full EU access and Binance faces service limits after missing the deadline. Tech & Consumer Security: Scam.ai and Qualcomm launch on-device deepfake detection for live video calls, aiming to flag synthetic video in real time. Retail & Food Trends: The Summer Fancy Food Show spotlights protein everywhere, from ice cream to protein-boosted jams. Italian Consumer Markets: Italy’s inflation eased to about 3% in June (and EU-harmonised CPI to 3.1%), easing pressure for households. Home Comfort in Heat: As Europe swelters, Chinese makers are selling more cooling gear and tailoring designs for renters and older buildings. Luxury & Lifestyle: RAK Ceramics signs a multiyear Roberto Cavalli licensing deal for tiles and sanitaryware, with the first collections previewed at Cersaie 2026 in Bologna.