Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Phoenix TV, on May 16, legendary investor Jim Rogers warned of a severe global financial crisis potentially unfolding in 2026, citing artificial intelligence bubble and escalating global debt as key triggers. Rogers stated the United States faces unprecedented debt levels that will

According to ChainCatcher, Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest bank, increased its crypto exposure to approximately $235 million in the first quarter.

According to China's Ministry of Commerce Safeguard Measures announcement, Australian beef imports under the safeguard measure reached 80% of the designated annual quota on May 15, 2026. When imports reach 100% of the set quota, a 55% additional tariff will be imposed on top of the current

According to Jin10, Iran's parliamentary national security committee announced on May 16 that the country has prepared a mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic along designated shipping lanes, with details to be disclosed shortly. Under the scheme, only commercial vessels and entities

According to Reuters, UAE Energy Minister Suhail Mazrouei announced today (May 16) that the country's withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+ mechanism is a sovereign strategic choice, not a political

According to its Q1 2026 13F filing, BlackRock increased holdings in MSTR by approximately 3.14 million shares to 17.75 million shares, valued at $2.216 billion, and added approximately 2.02 million shares of BMNR to reach 11.08 million shares worth $219 million. The investment firm reduced its

According to Farside data, this week Bitcoin spot ETFs saw net outflows of $995.5 million and Ethereum spot ETFs $255.2 million.

According to Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart, the 2X leveraged Cerebras Systems ETF (CBRG) launched on May 16, just hours after its underlying asset CBRS began trading on May 15 afternoon. This marks one of the fastest turnarounds from underlying asset debut to leveraged ETF launch, compressing the

According to Gassco, Norway's natural gas transport operator, Visund oil field experienced an unplanned shutdown on May 16–17, reducing daily production by 5.3 million cubic meters.

According to THORChain, a recently joined node was compromised via a GG20 TSS vulnerability, allowing attackers to reconstruct vault private keys and execute unauthorized fund transfers. Multiple THORChain nodes have halted operations, causing the network to suspend; RUNE transfers are expected to r

According to Whale Factor, BlackRock clients sold $136.28 million worth of Bitcoin through the spot ETF on May 16. The selloff occurred as Bitcoin traded near its 200-day moving average around $80,000, following weeks of institutional

Bit Digital reported a $146.7 million quarterly loss as lower ether prices weighed on its balance sheet, while the company continued expanding its ethereum treasury and AI infrastructure strategy. The firm now holds more than 155,000 ETH and is increasingly shifting away from bitcoin mining. Key T

On May 16, Elon Musk responded to a proposed SpaceX IPO tax structure, stating he will not sell any shares. Real estate investor Barrett Linburg had outlined a potential "opportunity zone" tax strategy suggesting that if SpaceX went public under the ticker SPCX at a $2 trillion valuation, Musk

According to Iraq's Oil Minister, the country exported 10 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz in April.

According to Jin10, Berkshire Hathaway accumulated a $2.6 billion position in Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) in the first quarter under CEO Greg Abel's leadership, marking the company's return to the airline after divesting all aviation holdings in 2020. Abel assumed the chief executive role in

According to Iran's state news agency MEHR, Iran stated that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will return to normal operations once the security situation improves.