Central Banking & Rates: Global bond yields hit levels last seen in 2008 as investors price broader rate hikes, lifting refinancing pressure worldwide. Stablecoins & Regulation: The U.S. CLARITY Act fight is heating up in the Senate, with banks pushing back on stablecoin reward structures that could look like deposit-like yields. Banking Liquidity & Credit: Bangladesh’s banking system is sitting on record surplus liquidity (Tk 4.08 lakh crore) as deposits grow faster than private credit, reflecting weak demand and cautious investment. Trade Finance Policy: Bangladesh Bank eased the 100% cash margin for letters of credit on fruit imports, letting banks set margins based on customer relationships to support supply and affordability. Digital Payments Reality Check: Pakistan’s cashless push boosted digital transactions, but cash withdrawals surged—digital money often gets converted back to physical spending. Cyber & Compliance: SafePal disclosed an authorization flaw exposing order details for about 39,800 users, while a Connecticut case barred a pro se litigant after “invisible” AI prompt injection instructions were found in filings. Banking Innovation: Jordan Ahli Bank launched a “Rent Now, Pay Later” feature via its mobile app, transferring rent to landlords with up to 12-month repayment. Crypto Audit Milestone: Tether said KPMG completed a full audit of its 2025 financials with a clean opinion, including physical inspection of gold reserves. Market Flows: Foreign investors kept pulling back from Bangladesh stocks, citing policy uncertainty, weak earnings, and banking-sector issues.