Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to BlackRock data, iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) pulled in $117.4 million in net inflows on September 4, 2026. Combined with Fidelity's FBTC inflows of $57.2 million the same day, total U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF inflows reached $174.6 million. A day earlier, IBIT alone had absorbed $454 million

A Jefferies-linked private credit fund, LAM Trade Finance Group II, secured a worldwide freezing order from London's High Court targeting $499 million in assets connected to iron ore trader Radiant World. The order names Radiant World's founder Pinkesh Nahar, affiliated entity Sapphire Minmetals, an

According to Guru Club, Faao (Suzhou) Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. received IPO guidance registration approval today (September 5) and aims to list on China's A-share market, with guidance institution China Guotai Securities. The company focuses on collaborative robot and humanoid robot

According to S&P's latest credit outlook, six major global hyperscale cloud providers are expected to spend $7 trillion on capital expenditure by 2030, but lack quantified data on AI investment returns, raising credit risk concerns. Amazon faces pressure on its AA rating, while Oracle risks

Economic author Pomeppokko presented an investment strategy focused on US index ETFs at a Money Today event held September 4th at COEX in Seoul's Gangnam district. The speaker, who achieved early retirement through S&P 500 investing and authored 'Retire with Just 3 US ETFs', addressed the topic

According to Daeshin Securities analysis, on September 5, South Korea's government submitted tax reform measures to parliament that introduce structural changes to capital market incentives. The production-oriented Individual Savings Account (ISA) offers tax-free returns on domestic listed stocks, d

According to Bitcoin.com News, AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron demanded Friday that Robinhood cease trading AMC Stock Tokens, calling the product "contemptible, outrageous, inexcusable" and arguing the company never authorized it. In an X post, Aron questioned how such a product could trade

According to Korean media and DIGITIMES, SK Hynix is considering adding Intel to its HBM4E supply chain to produce base dies, aiming to reduce dependence on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and enhance supply flexibility. The base die, a control chip at the bottom of HBM stacks,

AMD closed at $477.57 on 4 September 2026, up 4.69%, and reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $11.5 billion, up 50% year-on-year, with non-GAAP gross margin of 56%. The company guided third-quarter gross margin to

Bitcoin network activity has shifted toward micro-transactions, with transactions below 0.01 BTC now accounting for nearly 80% of all Bitcoin transactions. This marks a departure from the larger transfers that previously dominated network usage. The change reflects an evolution in how the Bitcoin ne

Korea Exchange (KRX) will launch after-market trading hours from 4PM to 8PM starting May 14, expanding real-time stock trading availability for investors after work hours. The move follows alternative exchange NextTrade (NXT) in extending trading hours, aiming to enhance investor convenience. KRX re

Samsung Electro-Mechanics recorded a 449.41% stock price surge this year, ranking first among all KOSPI-listed stocks. According to the Korea Exchange, the company's share price climbed from 255,000 won at the end of last year to 1,401,000 won on the 4th. The surge was driven by a 1.0722 trillion wo

According to Korea Exchange (KRX), the bourse will launch after-market trading on Sept 14, extending equity trading hours from the current 4 p.m. closing to 8 p.m. The new after-market session replaces the previous batch auction system operated during 4-6 p.m. Unlike the prior method which matched o

According to Herald Economy, Samsung Electro-Mechanics stock surged 449.41% year-to-date as of September 4, recording the highest gains among KOSPI-listed companies and significantly outpacing semiconductor leaders Samsung Electronics (up 113.09%) and SK Hynix (up 153.00%). The stock climbed

Korea Exchange and Korea Securities Depository plan to announce a roadmap in October to shorten the stock settlement cycle from the current two days after trade (T+2) to one day (T+1). The initiative aims to improve capital efficiency by accelerating cash withdrawal timelines and align with global s

According to the financial investment industry, South Korea's Korea Exchange and Korea Securities Depository plan to announce a roadmap for shortening the stock settlement cycle from T+2 to T+1 as early as October 2026. The shift aims to improve capital efficiency and align with global standards

According to Daqing Oilfield, cumulative natural gas production from the Maokouzu layer in the Sichuan-Chongqing exploration area reached 1.001 billion cubic meters as of August 31, 2026, marking the first time the layer has surpassed the 1 billion cubic meter milestone. The breakthrough signals a s

According to Financial Times on September 4, AI startup Anthropic has selected Morgan Stanley as the lead left arranger for its upcoming IPO and Goldman Sachs as the stabilizing agent, targeting a valuation above $2 trillion. The company, currently valued above $900 billion, is expected to file its