Qatar–Algeria Finance Talks: Qatar Central Bank Governor Sheikh Bandar met Algeria’s finance minister to deepen cooperation in banking and financial sectors. Bangladesh Housing Finance Boost: ADB approved a $100m concessional loan to expand affordable, resilient housing finance for low- and middle-income borrowers, with a strong focus on women and hazard-vulnerable areas. Bangladesh Microenterprise & Solar Funding: PKSF cleared Tk7,245cr for microenterprises and rooftop solar, including Tk5,000cr in Bangladesh Bank-financed loans and a 6% rooftop solar lending program. Uganda University Finance Reappointment Fight: Lawyers threatened court action over the reappointment of IUIU’s finance vice rector, alleging an unlawful dual full-time role with Busitema University. SEC Crypto Leadership Shift: Hester Peirce plans to leave the SEC on Oct. 2, raising questions for the agency’s still-pending crypto rulemaking. Tokenized Collateral Momentum: Citi says 77% of institutions expect tokenized collateral use in 2026 as collateral mobility moves from pilots toward live settlement. Bitcoin Mining Pressure: Bitcoin’s hashrate slipped to a three-week low as miner holdings fell, suggesting miners are cutting back. EPL Financial Breach Ruling: Reports say Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of 115 financial rule charges, with sanctions and appeal still to come.