Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Guru Club, PTA futures main contract fell 5% to 5,894 yuan per ton on May 25.

According to SoSoValue data, in the week of May 18–22, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw total net outflows of $1.257 billion, the fifth-largest weekly redemption since ETFs launched in 2024. BlackRock’s IBIT recorded net outflows of $1.008 billion in the week, accounting for 80% of total BTC ETF outflows for the week. Bitcoin Spot ETFs: Detailed Breakdown of the $1.257 Billion Weekly Outflow Confirmed net fund flows for each product in the week are as follows: BlackRock IBIT posted weekly net outflows of $

According to BeInCrypto on May 25, U.S. President Trump signaled a patient approach toward Iran nuclear talks, instructing his team not to rush to reach an agreement, while thanking Middle East allies for their cooperation and hinting that Iran may ultimately join the Abraham Accords, triggering a sharp drop in the energy market. Brent crude fell 4.44% to about $98.9 per barrel, while WTI dropped 4.61% to about $92.1 per barrel. Oil Price Decline Data: Confirmed Drops Across Different Energy Com

According to Jin10 Data, Japanese government bonds rebounded on May 25, with the 10-year yield declining 5 basis points to 2.710% and the 30-year yield down 5.5 basis points to 3.955%. The move follows signs of easing Middle East tensions, reducing market inflation concerns. Japan's reliance on

According to Morgan Stanley, the global semiconductor market could reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, with artificial intelligence-related semiconductors accounting for approximately half of the market. The firm's cloud capital expenditure tracker estimates that cloud capex will approach $811 billion by 2

Citing a Bloomberg report on May 25, CoinTelegraph said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed the publication of its “innovative exemption” proposal that would allow trading of tokenized stocks, which was originally expected to be released this week. SEC staff have reviewed a draft of the tokenized stock trading proposal and received input from hundreds of market participants on how best to implement the relevant rules. The SEC has not yet decided whether to revise the co

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed its plan to allow trading of tokenized stocks after stock exchange officials raised concerns over how the plan would be implemented. Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter, that the SEC's "innovation exemption"

According to the Washington Post, the U.S. and Iran reached agreement on a memorandum of understanding framework on May 24 to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days following mine clearance, citing an anonymous senior U.S. official. The framework includes a 60-day ceasefire extension

According to SHIBOR data released on May 25, overnight and term interbank lending rates rose across the board. The 7-day SHIBOR climbed to 1.4010%, up 3.60 basis points—the largest daily increase among the key tenors. Overnight SHIBOR rose to 1.3270%, up 0.30 basis points, while 3-month SHIBOR

According to Riot's Q1 2026 earnings report, the mining company sold approximately 13,000 BTC since February 2025, representing over 80% of its peak holdings of 18,000 BTC. The proceeds are being deployed toward AI-based digital infrastructure and data center development. In its earnings

The CSI 50 Index (China's tech-heavy benchmark) rallied 3% today, closing at 1,844.96 points. Top gainers included Shengmei Shanghai, Cambrian AI, and China Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation.

On the morning of May 25, China's ChiNext Index rose over 1%, while the Shanghai Composite gained 0.59% and the Shenzhen Component climbed 0.92%. More than 2,000 stocks advanced across the three exchanges.

According to Lloyd Chan, an analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, easing geopolitical tensions could expose the dollar to a significant reversal in investor positioning. While dollar momentum remains firm, Gulf states including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have continued urging diplomatic s

According to SoSoValue data, XRP spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $22.04 million during last week's trading session (May 18-22). Franklin Templeton's XRPZ led the category with $11.70 million in weekly inflows, bringing its historical net inflows to $390 million. Combined, XRP spot ETF assets

According to SoSoValue, Hyperliquid (HYPE) spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $72.38 million during last week's trading session (May 18-22, US Eastern Time). Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF (BHYP) led the inflows with $35.96 million, while 21Shares Hyperliquid ETF (THYP) brought in $32.07 million.

According to SoSoValue data, SOL spot ETFs saw net inflows of $15.63 million during the trading week of May 18–22. Fidelity's FSOL led inflows with $13.54 million for the week, bringing its total net inflows to $185 million. Bitwise's BSOL followed with $2.40 million in weekly inflows. Overall, SOL

According to SoSoValue data, Ethereum spot ETFs experienced net outflows of $216 million during the week ending May 22. BlackRock's ETHA led redemptions with $189 million in weekly net outflows, followed by Fidelity's FETH with $21.1 million. ETHA has accumulated $11.62 billion in total net

In late May 2026, the progress of the US-Iran negotiations showed the clearest diplomatic signals since the escalation of the current round of conflict. On May 23, US President Trump publicly said the two sides had “basically reached” an agreement, and the Strait of Hormuz would be opened accordingly. Iran also confirmed that the memorandum of understanding is in the final stage of being finalized. Meanwhile, funding bets on the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket show that market expec

According to Jin10, Chinese gold jewelry prices rose to 1,390 yuan/gram today (May 25), up 13 yuan/gram from the previous day, with multiple domestic brands showing price increases.

According to Jin10 Data, Japan's Idemitsu Maru oil tanker, operated by Idemitsu Kosan, arrived in Japan on May 25 carrying approximately 2 million barrels of crude oil. The arrival marks the first Japanese tanker to successfully transit the Strait of Hormuz since Middle East tensions escalated. The