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Crypto & Regulation: The SEC ordered capital market operators to terminate correspondent banking ties and restrict dealings tied to Iran and North Korea, citing FATF risk updates. Cybersecurity: Israel’s regulated crypto broker Bits of Gold says a hacker stole personal data of about 200,000 customers, raising fresh KYC and privacy concerns. Banking & Payments: Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Trust received bank status approval, a major step for crypto-to-banking ambitions. Anti-Corruption (Iraq): Iraq seized $26m in cash and 60kg of gold in a corruption sweep tied to the former deputy oil minister for refining affairs. Iran Media Crackdown: Iran’s parliament approved a bill to criminalise interviews and communications with “hostile” media, with prison terms and tighter controls on foreign contacts. Aviation (Iran war impact): IATA estimates Middle East airlines’ 2026 swing to a $4.3bn net loss as the Iran conflict disrupts demand and routes. Youth Jobs (Arab states): Phenix Center warns Arab youth unemployment hit 26.2% in 2025, the highest globally, with 2.6m jobless youth rising further. Egypt FinTech/Tech Ecosystem: Egypt is pushing AI and digital infrastructure to attract startups, while Egypt-Libya chambers sealed plans for an industrial integration exhibition in April 2027. West Bank Flashpoint (risk to stability): Pope Leo XIV renewed calls to end violence in the West Bank as Qusra families report sieges cutting water and electricity.

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