Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Reuters, on August 27, while Trump has been unable to swiftly reshape the Federal Reserve, he retains four potential channels to expand his influence over the central bank's personnel and voting structure: the ouster of board member Lisa Cook, Fed Chair Jerome Powell's departure

More than three-quarters of Americans view cryptocurrency in workplace retirement plans as risky, according to a survey from The National Institute on Retirement Security conducted between Oct. 24 and Nov. 14, 2025. The survey found that 77% of Americans consider crypto in workplace retirement plans

According to The National Institute on Retirement Security, 77% of Americans view cryptocurrency in workplace retirement plans as risky, with 46% considering it very risky. Additionally, 53% oppose employers offering crypto as an investment option in retirement accounts. The survey was conducted

According to Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, gold and bitcoin ETFs combined recorded over $7 billion in inflows over the past week (as of August 27), marking the highest five-day period on record. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) and iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) both entered the top ten ETF inflo

Hyperliquid Policy Center and perpetuals trading platform trade[XYZ] submitted a letter Wednesday urging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to adopt a regulatory framework for energy perpetual contracts in the United States. The organizations argued that American businesses need access to 24/7

According to a letter submitted on Wednesday, the Hyperliquid Policy Center and perpetuals trading platform trade[XYZ] called on the CFTC to establish a regulatory framework for energy perpetual contracts in the U.S. The groups cited disruptions in global oil supply chains earlier this year when tra

Grayscale Research outlined a scenario in which Zcash could reach approximately $8,100 by 2030 if the privacy-focused cryptocurrency captures 10% of Bitcoin's market capitalization. Head of Research Zach Pandl attributed the projection to rising demand for financial privacy as artificial

According to Grayscale Research, Zcash could rise to approximately $8,100 if ZEC captures 10% of Bitcoin's market capitalization, based on a recent forecast from Head of Research Zach Pandl. The projection outlines an aggressive scenario tied to rising demand for financial privacy. Grayscale

According to BIT data, U.S. crypto-linked stocks fell broadly on August 27, with ABTC leading declines at 8.66%. Other notable movers included PURR down 3.92%, MSTR down 3.52%, CRCL down 3.53%, COIN down 3.23%, SBET down 1.44%, and BMNR down 0.09%.

According to Caixin, Apple will hold a new iPhone launch event on September 9. The announcement was made on August 27.

According to Bitcoin.com News, on Tuesday, Bitcoin ETFs collected $314.37 million, with Blackrock's IBIT accounting for $284.42 million or over 90% of inflows. Fidelity's FBTC added $15.45 million, while Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust received $6.98 million. Ether ETFs extended their winning

According to Russia's Federal State Statistics Service, Russia's weekly inflation rate came in at 0.01% for the week ending August 24, compared with deflation of 0.02% the previous week.

CBOT wheat futures rose 2.5% intraday today, reaching 766 cents per bushel.

According to Guru Club, U.S. wheat futures rose 4.00% intraday on Aug 26, trading at 731.50 cents per bushel, while corn futures gained over 2.00% to 534.00 cents per bushel.

According to Gate data, Brent crude oil rose over 2% intraday to $87.58 per barrel on August 26. WTI crude also climbed 2% to $82.30 per barrel during the same period.

According to Yonhapinfomax, U.S. President Donald Trump predicted on August 26 that the conflict with Iran will end "fairly soon," citing restored navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and removal of all mines from the waterway. Trump said 10 million barrels of oil passed through the strait the pr

SC crude oil futures contracts rallied more than 2% during intraday trading on August 26, with prices reaching 575.80 yuan per barrel.

According to BlockBeats data from BIT, U.S. storage sector shares rose during intraday trading on August 26, with Western Digital (WDC) gaining 3.45%. Other storage stocks also advanced, including Seagate Technology (STX)

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index reached 74 on Tuesday before falling to 65 on Wednesday, marking its highest level since before the October 2025 market crash. The index had stood at 27 on August 12 in the 'fear' zone before climbing into the 'greed' zone. The recovery follows a period when the index

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is exploring whether to launch its own stablecoin, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal surfaced by crypto commentator @SolanaFloor on August 26th, 2026. The exploration reflects a broader wave of institutional interest in digital assets, with firms like Fidelity a