Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

On July 30, 2026, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $233 million in net inflows, with BlackRock's IBIT ETF contributing $183 million — approximately 79% of the total. The single-day surge followed a seven-day period during which Bitcoin ETFs shed 3,170 BTC, according to BeInCrypto, and came after the

According to the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, on Thursday the regulator publicly censured Equity For Growth (Securities) Limited for approving financial promotions for minibonds that failed to disclose substantial commissions paid to appointed representatives and introducers. The FCA

According to Foresight News citing the Federal Register, the SEC has accelerated approval of NYSE Arca's amended Commodity-Based Trust Shares rules (SR-NYSEArca-2026-42), allowing up to 15% of net assets to comprise non-compliant digital or traditional commodities. The amendment also removes the

EcoproHN is pursuing a contract exceeding 200 billion won to supply Regenerative Catalytic System (RCS) equipment to Micron's new Idaho fabrication facilities ID1 and ID2, according to investment banking sources on the 31st. The South Korean environmental solutions provider is seeking to supply

According to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, natural gas prices are projected to average $327 per thousand cubic meters in 2026, declining to $294 per thousand cubic meters in 2027.

According to ChainCatcher citing Gate data, Reddit shares fell 10.2% in premarket trading on July 31 after the company reported slowing U.S. user growth in the second quarter.

AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness sold a majority of its portfolio to Citadel on July 30 after facing a margin call triggered by a sharp decline in technology stocks, according to Financial Times and Wall Street Journal. The fund's 24-year-old founder Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former

Spot gold declined over 1% intraday on July 31, trading at $4,062.35 per ounce.

According to Financial Times and Wall Street Journal, Leopold Aschenbrenner's AI-focused hedge fund Citational Awareness liquidated its portfolio to Citadel overnight on July 29-30 after facing margin calls triggered by a sharp decline in technology stocks. The fund, which managed roughly $240

According to ChainCatcher, per Gate market data, Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) fell 14.7% in pre-market trading on July 31, after the company forecast a significant decline in third-quarter bookings.

For the fiscal third quarter ended June 27, Apple reported revenue of $109.42 billion, up 16.4% year-over-year, with diluted earnings per share reaching $2.02, a 29% increase. iPhone revenue climbed nearly 22% to approximately $54.25 billion, while Services reached a record $30.74 billion. Despite t

According to Gate's market data, Hong Kong stocks closed higher today, with the Hang Seng Index rising 0.1% and the Tech Index gaining 0.53%. Among individual stocks, SK Hynix 2x Long (07709.HK) surged 67.5%, Samsung Electronics 2x Long (07747.HK) jumped 48%, Zhipu AI (02513.HK) gained 14.5%, and

According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), bank credit to emerging markets and developing economies increased by $148 billion in Q1 2026, with the growth concentrated in Africa, the Middle East, and emerging Europe. BIS global liquidity indicators showed that both U.S. dollar and

According to MoneyToday on July 31, SK D&D announced a 136.7 billion won equity raise representing 240% of outstanding shares, prompting strong opposition from minority shareholders. The company cited a liquidity crisis, but investors questioned whether the move precedes another delisting attempt, g

According to LME, registered zinc warehouse inventory fell 9,325 tonnes, marking the largest decline since April.

According to CFETS-NEX data, as of 4 p.m. on July 31, China's money market sentiment index fell to 49, down 1 point from 2:30 p.m. The index for large banks, small and mid-size banks, and non-bank institutions declined to 48, 50, and 48 respectively, each falling 1 point. (The index ranges from 0 to

Kim Yong-beom, Director of the Presidential Policy Office, sparked backlash from retail investors on July 29 after attributing South Korea's stock market volatility to high individual investor participation and 'dynamic' investment patterns. Kim made the remarks to reporters in Brasília, Brazil,

South Korea's Financial Services Commission approved amendments to Korea Exchange listing rules on July 31, implementing strict restrictions on dual listings where parent company subsidiaries list separately. The new regulations take effect August 3, following public consultation on draft

Italy's Istat Business Confidence Index rose to 89.6 in July, exceeding forecasts of 88.8 and surpassing the prior month's 88.4.