Bond Market Shock: The 30-year US Treasury yield jumped to the highest since 2007 as a global bond selloff spread, with investors pointing to geopolitical stress and heavy government debt supply. Crypto Security: Term Labs disclosed a governance exploit that security firms estimate drained about $8.5M from its vaults, shifting focus from code to governance controls. Stablecoin Push: Circle reported strong momentum for its payments network and said stablecoins are moving into real-world finance beyond trading. Banking Results: Al Baraka Group posted higher first-half profit and asset growth, highlighting resilience across Türkiye, Jordan and Algeria. Personal Finance & Rates: India’s small finance banks and Federal Bank revised fixed-deposit rates, with seniors topping out around 8.50%. Policy & Oversight: Nigeria’s CPPE backed the finance ministry’s reform scorecard but urged the next phase to prioritize productivity and household welfare. Political Finance Watch: SERAP demanded tighter oversight and public disclosure of political donation limits ahead of 2027 elections. Cyber Fraud Alert: India moved against Firebase-hosted sites used for phishing and financial data theft. Alternative Lending: Oman’s alternative lending is accelerating for SMEs as bank credit remains limited.