IMF Watch (Bangladesh): Bangladesh’s finance minister says any new IMF programme will be accepted only if it protects public interest and economic security, rejecting the prior deal’s conditions as incompatible with a democratic government. Sovereign Debt Pushback (Pakistan): Pakistan’s finance ministry dismissed media claims about its Eurobond and inaugural Panda Bond, saying the transactions complied with legal and regulatory requirements and that comparisons based only on coupon or tenor are misleading. Regional Finance Reform (Spain): Spain’s Finance Ministry is restarting talks with autonomous communities on reforming the regional financing model and reviving a partial write-off of regional debt through end-of-July legislative steps. Crypto-to-AI Pivot: Empery Digital sold 1,400 BTC for about $87.1m to fund an AI data center equity stake and repay obligations, cutting its BTC holdings by nearly half. Personal Finance & Risk: Caregiver financial abuse warnings highlight red flags like blocking family contact, seeking estate documents, and pushing for power of attorney. Wealth Mix (India): UBS reports global wealth rose fast in 2025, but India remains an outlier with only ~25.8% of household wealth in financial assets. Market/Policy Crosscurrents: US-Iran tensions and tariff/trade debates kept investors cautious, with oil and crypto both showing sensitivity to headlines.