Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to CEO Matt Cole, Strive purchased 1,800 BTC for roughly $143 million on Monday at an average price of $79,431 per coin. The acquisition raised the company's total Bitcoin holdings to 23,156 BTC, valued at approximately $1.76 billion. The purchase extends Strive's aggressive treasury

According to the Korea Exchange, KOSDAQ listing rules will be revised in September to account for temporary market capitalization declines caused by rights offerings and stock dividends. The adjustment reflects concerns that 45 profitable companies among 149 firms with market caps below 20 billion w

According to Yonhapinfomax, on August 31, U.S. stock market indices declined as escalating US-Iran military tensions triggered risk-off sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.70% to 53,185.90, the S&P 500 dropped 0.33% to 7,686.14, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.12% to 26,730.89. Th

On August 31 at New York close, spot gold fell 0.18% to $4,447.12 per ounce, with cumulative August gains of approximately 9.90%. Spot silver rose 0.22% to $66.5273 per ounce, posting August gains of 15.50%. The price peak for gold was reached on August 25 at $4,696.83 per ounce during

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the monthly oil supply report originally scheduled for release on August 31 has been delayed to September. The agency will disclose the report once data are

According to ChainCatcher, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) sent a letter to MSCI on Monday opposing a proposal to exclude non-operating companies from global investable market indices, calling the proposal "misleading and flawed." Strategy founders Michael Saylor and CEO Phong Le stated that MSCI'

According to Financial Times citing Hong Kong Exchange filings, Chinese online fashion platform SHEIN is set to list on Hong Kong stock exchange on September 1, 2026. The company will raise approximately

According to Wall Street Journal, a Venezuelan oil company operated by businessman Betancourt plans to deploy more than 50 drilling rigs to Venezuela over the coming years.

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) will list financial-type natural gas condensate, Americas physical crude, Americas crude, and U.S. crude oil futures and options contracts starting October 5, the exchange

According to MSCI data, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose 3.2% in August, marking its largest monthly gain since 2004.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are experiencing significant outflows, while Ethereum ETFs have recorded inflows of 3,947 ETH, reflecting a shift in institutional sentiment within the cryptocurrency investment landscape. The contrasting flows indicate that institutional investors are

US stock markets' three major indices fell on the 31st (local time) as the US and Iran exchanged attacks after approximately one month, driving international oil prices up more than 2% and reigniting inflation concerns. The decline was amplified by Fed Chair Kevin Wash's hawkish remarks from the

On Monday (August 31), U.S. stock indices declined, with the Dow falling 0.7%, the S&P 500 down 0.33%, and the Nasdaq losing 0.12%. Tesla rose 5.5%, while the Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index dropped 2.18% and Alibaba

According to Financial News, South Korean retail investors retreated from the domestic stock market on August 31 as KOSPI trading remained flat, with the benchmark's average daily trading volume hitting 322 million shares and trading value reaching 25.76 trillion won—both year lows. The listed stock

Huya Inc. announced that it will officially change its name to YYFORCE and its Nasdaq stock ticker symbol to YFOR, effective September 2.

According to Guru Club, the Fear and Greed Index data for Aug 31 (Monday) was released after U.S. market close.

On Monday, August 31, U.S. sector ETFs posted mixed results, with global aviation ETF declining 2.33%, internet stock index ETF down 0.65%, global tech stock index ETF up 0.38%, tech sector ETF up 0.44%,