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Last update: 3 hours agoGhana Banking Policy: Bank of Ghana’s rate cuts won’t spark real growth unless banks pass them through via lower lending rates, stronger credit and healthier balance sheets, Aston economist Dr Sajid Chaudhry warned, pointing to data linking cheaper borrowing to higher GDP. Bangladesh Dividend Rules: Bangladesh Bank tightened payouts: banks with paid-up capital under Tk2,000cr can’t pay cash dividends, and others face a 50% cash cap from FY ending Dec 31, 2026—aimed at protecting depositors. Crypto Market Pressure: Bitcoin slid toward $74k as U.S. spot ETF redemptions topped $2.26bn in two weeks; liquidations eased but risk appetite stayed choppy. Crypto Corporate Moves: Trump Media transferred another ~$205m in BTC to Crypto.com “without selling,” deepening scrutiny as losses mount. AI Infrastructure Theme: IREN co-founder Daniel Roberts says AI’s biggest bottleneck is physical infrastructure, not chips, as the firm pushes a full-stack build. Banking Sector Credit Push (India): India’s govt urged PSBs to raise MSME loan ticket sizes using digital-footprint lending models, citing strong FY26 momentum.
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