Regulation Watch: The SEC says it’s ready to write crypto market rules if Congress stalls on the CLARITY Act, but Chair Paul Atkins stresses legislation is the “future-proof” path. Crypto & Payments: Binance Bahrain expands its “financial super app” with bStocks, tokenised US stock/ETF exposure inside the same account. Stablecoin Policy: South Korea’s stablecoin plan may get interim licensing guidance before the wider Digital Asset Basic Act is finalized, aiming to avoid a regulatory vacuum. Institutional Crypto Security: BitGo rolls out four quantum-risk management controls for institutional Bitcoin wallets, focusing on measuring public-key exposure. Web3 Dispute Resolution: The American Arbitration Association launches a specialist Web3 panel to handle blockchain, smart contract, custody, and tokenization disputes—still requiring an arbitration agreement. Market Pulse: Crypto majors are mostly flat as Samsung’s AI-chip profit surge steadies chip sentiment, while expectations remain the big swing factor. Fintech Ops & Infrastructure: Tipalti’s payout infrastructure gap report finds many businesses delay growth because payout systems can’t keep up with distributed contributor networks. Digital Finance in Practice: Visa reiterates it will stay multi-coin and multi-chain on stablecoins, including support for Open USD without picking a winner. Regional Business Growth: ECOWAS lawmakers urge reforms to pull MSMEs out of informality by improving access to finance, markets, and legal protection.