Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

AIMCo, Canada's largest pension investment manager, has returned to Michael Saylor's bitcoin treasury company Strategy after years away, now sitting on a $69 million unrealized gain.

Key Insights: Solana recorded five consecutive ETF inflow sessions, pushing cumulative assets above one billion dollars while selective outflows highlighted shifting institutional allocation strategies. Price action remained supported above short-term averages, while long-term resistance

According to financial media reports, U.S. Federal Reserve official Austan Goolsbee called last week's inflation data 'bad news' on May 1. Goolsbee did not disclose additional details regarding specific inflation metrics or their

According to Federal Reserve official Austan Goolsbee, GDP growth has been unexpectedly strong, and consumer spending is advancing steadily.

CFTC grants no-action relief on swap reporting and recordkeeping for Gemini Titan, Olympus, and participants under specific conditions. Move shows ongoing regulatory flexibility as agency addresses compliance gaps through temporary guidance and exemptions. Raagnee Beri named

Ripple Prime has won the Best Prime Broker award at the 2026 Hedge Fund Services Awards Europe, a recognition that market analyst Xaif Crypto argues signals the emergence of XRP's institutional era. The award comes from traditional hedge fund and institutional finance circles rather than the

Key Insights XRP trades within a tightening rising channel, with resistance near $1.40 and SAR at $1.4734 defining short-term breakout direction. Spot ETF inflows into XRP remain positive, reaching $1.30 billion cumulatively, while Bitcoin and Ethereum funds record notable outflows in

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms reported $33.2 million in data center revenue during Q1 2026, marking its first quarter generating income from AI infrastructure hosting. According to CEO Jason Les, the milestone represents "a definitive inflection point for Riot, as we officially transitioned into an a

According to WisdomTree, the firm's crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) registered net inflows of $137 million in the first quarter of 2026, a significant reversal from net outflows of $89 million in the same period last year. Total crypto ETP assets under management rose to approximately $1.8

According to CoinShares' first annual report since its Nasdaq listing this month, the European crypto asset manager recorded gross assets under management of $7.4 billion and full-year revenue of $165.7 million in 2025. Asset management revenue reached $126.4 million, up 13% from $111.7 million in 2

According to ChainCatcher, Elon Musk stated in an OpenAI lawsuit hearing that while some cryptocurrencies have value, the majority are scams. The remarks were made during cross-examination in Oakland, California court, amid discussions about OpenAI's early consideration of ICO-based

The Federal Reserve has shifted from signaling rate cuts to a neutral, wait-and-see stance, with three regional presidents unusually dissenting on policy wording. Energy shocks persist, and rate-hike conditions have entered the discussion for the first time.

According to BlockBeats, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Abel said on May 2 at the company's shareholder meeting that patience and capital discipline are among the firm's greatest advantages. He emphasized that opportunities will emerge over time, and the company will not rush to deploy capital into

Bitcoin ETFs closed April with $1.97 billion in net inflows, the strongest monthly result of 2026, driven by Bitcoin's 12% price increase over the month. This marked a significant jump from $1.37 billion in March. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) led the market with approximately $2 bil

According to Beating, at Berkshire's shareholder meeting, CEO Abel highlighted that AI-driven electricity demand is creating new growth opportunities for the company's energy business, with half of its energy utilities already handling AI-related power requirements. In Iowa, data centers now accoun

According to President Trump, the U.S. government's unrealized gain on its Intel stake surpassed $30 billion on May 1-2, 2026, as the chipmaker's stock reached an all-time high of $100.45 during the session and closed at $99.62. The government acquired a 9.9% equity stake (approximately 433.3

According to sources, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen plans to propose an acquisition of eBay on May 2. GameStop's market cap is approximately $11 billion, while eBay is valued at around $45 billion. Following the announcement, eBay's after-hours stock price surged over 10%, while GameStop rose about 5%. Ga

According to data from China Financial Times, U.S. core PCE inflation rose to 3.2% year-over-year in March, meeting market expectations and up from 3% in the previous month.