Wealth Surge & Markets: The world’s 500 richest added a record $336B in one day as stocks rallied on a US-Iran interim deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, boosting the Dow to fresh highs and lifting SpaceX-linked wealth. Digital Euro Push: ECB chief Christine Lagarde renewed the case for a digital euro to counter USD-pegged stablecoin dominance, arguing euro stablecoins are too fragile in stress. Crypto Crime Crackdown: South Korean police arrested 56 over a Cambodia-linked USDT laundering scheme tied to phishing and romance scams, moving about 16.8B won. Wealth Tax Debate: California’s proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax referendum is framed by critics as part of a broader global push for economic control. Cross-Border Payments in Focus: The IMF says stablecoins are becoming a major bridge between crypto and traditional finance in Nigeria, driven by faster, cheaper transfers. Banking & Wealth Management Moves: Bank of America named Chip McLeod president for Upstate South Carolina, while Swiss collateral agent SAS appointed Chris Bruppacher as CEO to expand structured and tokenized asset services. Corporate Finance & Housing: JPMorgan downgraded Taylor Wimpey and Vistry on margin pressure and political uncertainty, while Vistry is reportedly offering voluntary redundancies to manage cash flow. Financial Literacy Push: A South Africa expert called for compulsory financial literacy in schools to tackle youth unemployment and debt missteps.