Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to bond strategists from ING, Goldman Sachs, and Barclays, long-term borrowing costs will likely remain near multi-year highs even if the Iran conflict concludes, Jin10 reported on May 24. The strategists highlighted that rising real yields—yields adjusted for inflation—reflect broader co

According to market pricing, traders have fully priced in an expectation that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by 25 basis points by the end of 2026, as reported by Jin10 on May 22. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller stated that the central bank should not signal further rate c

Spot gold and New York gold futures both fell below $4,500 per ounce today, declining 0.94% intraday. Traders are now fully pricing in a 25 basis point rate hike from the Federal Reserve by the end of 2026.

According to ChainCatcher citing an official announcement, Tiger Securities (now Upfusion) disclosed on May 22 that its subsidiaries received notice from China Securities Regulatory Commission Beijing Bureau regarding illegal securities, fund, and futures activities. The regulator found the subsidia

JPMorgan's blockchain-based tokenization platform Kinexys has exceeded $1.5 trillion in cumulative transaction volume since its commercial debut in 2020. The platform currently processes more than $2 billion in transactions daily, demonstrating significant institutional adoption of blockchain

JPMorgan's Kinexys blockchain platform has surpassed $1.5 trillion in cumulative transaction volume since its 2020 commercial launch, with daily transaction processing now exceeding $2 billion. The platform enables institutional clients to digitize and transfer real-world assets such as cash and

Fed Governor Waller stated on May 24 that the Federal Reserve should not send further rate-cut signals. The comment comes as the U.S. dollar index (DXY) posted modest short-term gains, reflecting broader market expectations around U.S. monetary policy

According to Jin10, on May 22, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller signaled the central bank should no longer treat additional rate cuts as the default policy plan, citing rising inflation risks amid Middle East tensions and elevated commodity costs. Waller stated that stabilizing rates in t

According to BlockBeats, on May 24, security researchers warned that artificial intelligence is accelerating quantum computing development and may prematurely threaten the cryptographic systems underlying Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other blockchain networks. Project Eleven CEO Alex Pruden stated that qu

According to an announcement on May 24, ST Yabo's controlling shareholder Shandong Quanxing Technology disclosed plans to transfer its 21.13% stake in the company for no consideration. The transfer includes 17.11% (362,972,810

According to Jin10, next week brings key economic data and corporate earnings. On Thursday, the U.S. will release April core PCE inflation data (both month-over-month and year-over-year rates), a closely watched Federal Reserve policy indicator. The week also features earnings calls from Chinese

According to Financial Times, the U.S. will relax its blockade on Iranian ports following an agreement reached with Iran.

The U.S. stock market will close on May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday. CME precious metals and crude oil futures will end trading early at 02:30 Beijing time on May 26, while U.S. stock and Treasury futures will close at 01:00 Beijing time on May 26. Hong Kong stock market will close on May 25

According to Mark Cuban, Bitcoin dropped over the past week, falling 10% since mid-May and 40% from October's $126,000 peak. Cuban said that after recent Iran-related events, gold rose while Bitcoin fell, despite historically rising when the U.S. dollar declines. He expressed greater

According to OnchainLens monitoring today (May 24), a whale opened a 25x leveraged long position on GOLD worth $12.6 million. The same whale also holds a 20x leveraged short position on crude oil futures with unrealized gains

According to Saudi media Alhadath, Iran has proposed opening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for U.S. compensation. Iran has stated that any agreement must address sanctions and frozen assets before being

According to Forbes, Mark Cuban sold his Bitcoin holdings on May 24, citing the cryptocurrency's disappointing performance and failure to serve as an inflation hedge. Bitcoin has declined 10% over the past two weeks amid recent price volatility. Cuban, a prominent investor who previously held crypto

According to Jin10 data and Wynward Maritime Analysis, the U.S. military on May 24 continued firing warning shots at vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz, with no signs of easing the maritime blockade. Radio recordings from crew members aboard trapped ships showed U.S

According to CITIC Securities, U.S.-Iran negotiations are approaching agreement, with markets already pricing in this baseline scenario. Following an accord and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, both supply and demand are expected to normalize simultaneously. Current weak economic indicators re