Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Seturion has launched a strategic partnership with flatexDEGIRO and Societe Generale’s blockchain-based infrastructure to modernize securities settlement in Europe. Key Takeaways: Boerse Stuttgart’s Seturion platform partnered with 3 major financial firms to build European blockchain

Bank of America increased its exposure to Bitcoin ETFs in the first quarter of 2026, according to its latest 13F regulatory filing. The bank raised its holdings in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to approximately $37 million, bringing its total crypto ETF exposure to nearly $53 million. The

Opening The European Central Bank (ECB) opposed proposals to loosen rules for euro-denominated stablecoins during an EU finance ministers meeting in Nicosia on May 22, 2026. ECB President Christine Lagarde and other central bankers resisted plans that would make it easier for private firms to

According to financefeeds, JPMorgan's Kinexys blockchain platform has processed over $1.5 trillion in cumulative transaction volume since its 2020 launch, with daily transaction volume exceeding $2 billion. In May 2026, JPMorgan applied to launch a tokenized U.S. Treasury fund built on the Kinexys

According to ChainCatcher, citing Arkham data, Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF MSBT increased holdings by 14.333 BTC (worth $1.11 million) on May 22. The fund's total Bitcoin holdings now amount to 3,486 BTC, valued at $263 million.

According to Reuters, the European Central Bank opposed a proposal to ease euro stablecoin requirements on May 23, citing risks to bank deposit stability, reduced lending, and complicated monetary policy implementation. The Bruegel think tank had proposed the initiative to expand the euro stablecoin

According to Reuters citing an internal document, 27 countries have activated domestic crisis response mechanisms today (May 23) to seek rapid financial support from the World Bank to address the global economic impact of the Iran conflict. Kenya and Iraq officials confirmed they are requesting

According to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, on May 22, China's export container shipping index rose 3.6% to 2218.15 points, driven by continued gains in deep-sea route rates. The Persian Gulf route rose 4.2% to $4,306 per TEU, as Middle East geopolitical tensions remained

According to Bitdeer's official post on X, the Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner produced 201.6 BTC for the week ending May 22 and sold the same amount, resulting in zero net new holdings. The company continues to maintain zero Bitcoin in its

According to Kpler, India faced an LPG supply shortage of approximately 400,000 barrels per day on May 23, with April imports declining to 37,762 barrels per day due to reduced supply from Iran amid ongoing regional tensions. This represents a sharp drop from February's 85,187 barrels per day. Indi

MicroStrategy chairman Michael Saylor has indicated the company may sell Bitcoin as early as 2025, marking a significant shift from his previous "never sell" position. "I think it's not unlikely that we'll sell some Bitcoin between now and the end of the year," Saylor said during an interview with

According to PANews citing SoSoValue data, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net outflows of $105 million yesterday (May 22, U.S. Eastern Time). Blackrock's IBIT led the outflows with $68.89 million in single-day redemptions, while Fidelity's FBTC experienced $36.29 million in net outflows. Despite the rec

According to SoSoValue, Ethereum spot ETFs saw net outflows of $6.74 million on May 22 (U.S. Eastern Time), extending a 10-day streak of consecutive daily outflows. Blackrock's ETHA led the outflows with $5.64 million, while Fidelity's FETH accounted for $1.03 million. The combined assets under

According to Guru Club, on Friday evening (May 22), offshore Chinese yuan (CNH) rose to 6.7983 per U.S. dollar, up 18 pips from Thursday's close. The currency pair traded within a range of 6.8034 to 6.7983 throughout the

According to Farside data, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows of $105.2 million yesterday (May 22), marking the sixth consecutive trading day of withdrawals.

According to BlockBeats, this week SpaceX filed its IPO prospectus, targeting a Nasdaq listing as early as end-June with a proposed fundraise of $500 billion to $750 billion, potentially valuing the company at approximately $1.25 trillion. The filing disclosed 2025 revenues of $18.7 billion,

Hyperliquid's HYPE spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) surpassed Bitcoin ETF inflow intensity on three of its first six trading days, measured on a market-capitalization-adjusted basis, according to analysis firm Aletheia published May 20, 2026. As of May 22, 10 a.m. KST, HYPE traded at $57.56

According to Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy chairman, in a latest interview on May 23, the company may sell part of its Bitcoin holdings by the end of 2026, signaling a potential shift from its long-held "never sell" policy. Saylor stated that the company would likely "completely refrain from

According to University of Michigan survey data released on May 22, U.S. consumer confidence index fell to 44.8 in May, marking the lowest level on record. The index declined for the third consecutive month, dropping from 49.8 in April and 52.25 in the same period last

According to Futu Holdings, as of May 23, the company has completed repurchases of approximately $160 million in American Depositary Shares, pursuant to a share buyback plan announced on November 18, 2025.