Crypto & Pensions: Japan’s National Pension fund will allocate about 1% of assets to a basket of cryptocurrencies, a diversification move that could further normalize Bitcoin exposure among large institutions. Public Finance Standards: The UAE Ministry of Finance, with an IMF mission, ran a workshop to upgrade Government Finance Statistics and public debt reporting to international norms. Energy Transition Funding: Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional sukuk (RM2.5bn total) for solar and hydro was oversubscribed fivefold, underscoring strong demand for bankable renewables. Banking Stress & Resolution: Sierra Leone’s central bank detailed why Union Trust Bank was liquidated, citing years of weak capital and failure to meet prudential requirements. Debt Pressure & Budget Plans: Bangladesh’s finance minister said the government will overhaul public finance architecture and shift toward market-based funding as local borrowing costs stay high. Financial Crime Watch: Namibia was removed from the FATF grey list after reforms to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing. Inclusive Finance Push: Korea’s Woori Financial will add W10tr won to productive and inclusive lending programs, expanding support for strategic industries and low-credit borrowers. AI IPO Race: OpenAI and Anthropic both filed for U.S. IPOs, setting up a major valuation showdown for the AI sector. Scam Crackdown: Philippines police ordered follow-up action to identify masterminds behind a Muntinlupa “guerrilla-style” scam hub tied to banned POGOs.