Crypto Markets: Bitcoin hovered around $64,000 as US-Iran peace talks advanced but risk appetite stayed shaky; the week’s move was choppy, with Solana and Tron up while ether and major alts lagged. Geopolitics & Energy: Strait of Hormuz uncertainty kept oil and crypto sentiment whipsawing, with investors also watching upcoming US inflation data for Fed cues. Fintech & Payments (India): PhonePe said inactivity charges apply only to dormant PhonePe wallet balances, not linked bank accounts or normal UPI use—aimed at calming user confusion. Banking & Fintech (Ghana): MobileMoney Fintech completed a structural split to boost innovation and security, plus governance changes including new auditors and quarterly dividends. Capital Markets (Hong Kong): HKEX and HKMA launched a pilot to use e-HKD for after-hours derivatives margin payments, targeting smoother risk management outside regular hours. Crypto Regulation (US): A Michigan lawmaker urged stronger conflict-of-interest safeguards as the CLARITY Act moves toward a Senate vote. Cyber & Risk: Two men face trial over a 2024 London transport cyberattack that exposed millions of customer records. Digital Assets & Infrastructure: Thailand seized 315 illegal Bitcoin mining rigs and alleged $1.2M+ in electricity theft. Trade & Investment: Vietnam was flagged by the US DFC as a top priority for a new investment wave across energy transition, AI, data centers, fintech, and semiconductors.