Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to latest data, US spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a net inflow of $517.2 million on August 19, marking the highest single-day net inflow in nine months. BlackRock's ETHA led with $122.12 million, followed by Fidelity's FETH at $36.54 million. Other significant inflows included Grayscale's

According to Mexico's central bank (Banxico) monetary policy meeting minutes released on August 6, the central bank held interest rates steady, determining that maintaining the current level remains appropriate. Despite recent moderation in inflation, board members noted that upside inflation

According to ChainCatcher, Citi plans to offer bitcoin custody services to institutional clients through its Custody+ platform later in 2026. Bitcoin will be the first digital asset integrated into Citi's unified custody framework alongside traditional assets such as stocks and bonds, allowing clien

According to 21st Century Business Herald, multiple semiconductor companies announced significant price increases starting late August 2026. RF chip maker Xilinx Micro issued a price adjustment notice effective September 1 for its full RF product line, while National Tech followed suit the next

On Thursday (August 20), German 10-year Bund yields fluctuated between 3.241% and 3.276%, closing at 3.259%, as U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent's comments on bond buyback sizes triggered volatility. The 2-year yield fell 1.2 basis points to 2.854%, while the 30-year yield remained flat at 3.761%.

According to Bitcoin Magazine, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated in an interview that Bitcoin could reach $300,000 to $400,000 by 2030. "We're likely to see Bitcoin reach these price levels within the next few years," Armstrong

According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted Aug. 14-17, 63% of US respondents said it is not appropriate for President Trump and his family to profit from cryptocurrency investments while in office. The survey of 1,166 people revealed stark partisan divisions: 69% of Republicans said it was appropri

The U.S. Treasury announced Wednesday it is increasing, by at least double, the size of liquidity support buyback operations for securities dated from the 10-year to the 30-year sector. Gold jumped 4%, adding $185.50 to $4,518.90 on the Kitco spot

On Thursday (August 20), Italy's 10-year government bond yield rose 1.6 basis points to 4.073% during European market close. France's 10-year bond yield climbed 1.5 basis points to 4.124%, while Spain's increased 0.8 basis points to 3.705% and Greece's rose 1.0 basis point to 3.953%.

According to Jin10, a Federal Reserve official stated that raising interest rates now could help prevent more aggressive policy action in the future. Core inflation remains between 2.5% and 3%, which officials consider too high and requiring

According to Odaily, Federal Reserve official Musyalem said monetary policy is currently in a neutral or accommodative stance, with financial conditions remaining sufficiently loose. The Fed remains focused on maintaining monetary policy independence from fiscal policy, and the Fed's credibility

UK 10-year gilt yields surged to 5.909% during European trading on August 20, then fell back below 5.040% later in the session. The 2-year gilt yield rose 2.3 basis points to 4.380%.

According to CoinMarketCap, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index rose to 55 today, up 14 points from the previous day. The index measures investor sentiment using multiple indicators including price movements of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, market volatility, derivative market me

According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, corporate bond issuance has become nearly insensitive to yield levels today, as companies expect significant returns from artificial intelligence investments. Bessent's observation reflects investor confidence that future AI-driven returns will offset t

According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, on August 20, the Treasury chief expressed confusion over oil price volatility today, stating "I don't understand what's happening with oil prices." Bessent signaled that upcoming economic measures would accelerate oil price declines. He plans to h

According to BIT data, U.S. stock indices declined today (August 20). The Nasdaq fell 1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.8%, and the S&P 500 index declined 0.4%.

Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, is considering a new investment in prediction market platform Polymarket at a valuation above $20 billion. ICE CEO Jeff Sprecher told Bloomberg Television that the company would review the funding round if its

According to Guru Club, Chile's central bank sold $84 million in foreign exchange forwards at an average price of CLP 922.80 per ounce on August 20.

According to Guru Club, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) halted a two-day decline on August 20, rising 15 points (0.54%) to 2,791 as strength in Capesize rates outweighed weakness in Panamax rates. The Capesize Index (BCI) climbed 53 points (1.2%) to 4,429, with daily earnings increasing 486 USD to 36,66

According to ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood, centralized crypto companies generated roughly $70 billion in annual revenue in 2025, compared to about $8 billion for on-chain protocols and blockchains, according to analysis from ARK analyst Lorenzo Valente on August 18. Wood endorsed Valente's findings