Egypt just clinched a preliminary agreement with the IMF that's setting the stage for clearing those two crucial program reviews everyone's been watching. This move unlocks access to more funding from the $8 billion loan package, which should help stabilize the economy. For markets paying attention to emerging economy headwinds—especially how they ripple through global crypto sentiment—this kind of policy win matters. When developing nations shore up their forex reserves and financial stability, it typically eases some of the capital flight concerns that sometimes drive crypto adoption in those regions.