Crypto & Finance: Crypto.com has named Iskandar Vanblarcum managing director for its exchange, tasking him with institutional growth and new regulated products, with prior licensing experience that includes work in The Bahamas. Energy & Markets: Oil prices held below $70 WTI as talks involving the US and Iran continued, with traders watching for normalization of tanker flows and potential oversupply. Labour & Jobs: The latest Labour Force Survey shows unemployment steady around 8.7–8.8%, with thousands entering the workforce and fewer discouraged workers. Public Finance: A proposed parliamentary pay increase is drawing backlash, with MPs and senators facing higher duty allowances and leaders’ pay also set to rise. Utilities Regulation: URCA fined Bahamas Power and Light nearly $30,000 for late outage reporting, though collection is suspended for one year. Healthcare & Aid: The US Northern Command donated about $400,000 in generators, vehicles and medical equipment to the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Local Business Growth: IHOP opened its second New Providence location on Carmichael Road, adding jobs and more affordable dining options. Sustainability & Trade: A trade director warned Bahamian exporters may need to rethink manufacturing and waste practices as the EU pushes circular economy rules. Environment & Conservation: A mobile lab in Eleuthera produced the first queen conch, boosting restoration hopes for seagrass ecosystems. Tourism & Heritage: The Bahamas National Trust broke ground on a Welcome Centre at Moriah Harbour Cay National Park, supported by GEF funding.