Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Bancastato integrated bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), litecoin (LTC), and solana (SOL) into its existing web and mobile banking platforms through Sygnum's business-to-business infrastructure, eliminating the need for customers to use a separate exchange. The integration addresses a key adoption

According to Gate market data, U.S. stock indices opened higher on August 1, with the Dow Jones rising 0.5%, S&P 500 up 0.5%, and Nasdaq advancing 0.8%. Apple declined 8% following weaker-than-expected Q4 revenue guidance, while Amazon surged over 11% as its Q2 cloud business growth reached a

Korean stocks closed at 6595.45 on July 31, marking a record 17.91% single-day gain of 1001.89 points, according to CNBC. The historic rebound followed a month of extreme volatility that saw KOSPI decline approximately 40% from its June 22 peak of 9114.55. The surge was attributed to completion of s

South Korea's KOSPI index recorded a historic single-day rebound on July 31 following an extreme decline during July, according to the financial investment industry. The index closed out the month with the largest recovery on record after a sharp

According to Seeking Alpha, next week's U.S. stock market will be shaped by several key catalysts. Economists forecast July nonfarm employment to increase 88,000, compared to 58,000 in June, with the unemployment rate expected to hold at 4.2%, scheduled for release on August 7. SpaceX will publish i

Mirae Asset Securities lowered LG Chem's target price 8% to 440,000 won from 480,000 won while maintaining its buy rating, citing the stock's recent decline as a medium- to long-term buying opportunity. The brokerage reduced its forecast due to weaker chemical division earnings and rising net

According to Mirae Asset Securities, on August 1, LG Chem's price target was cut 8% to 440,000 KRW from 480,000 KRW, yet the firm maintained its buy rating. The current stock price of 258,000 KRW offers approximately 70% upside to the new target. Analyst Lee Jin-ho noted the cuts reflected lower

According to UBS, SK Hynix is expected to maintain its lead in the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) market in 2026 with 48% of bit shipments, while Samsung Electronics could claim the top position in 2027 with a 41% market share, marking Samsung's first time as the HBM industry

SpaceX shares (SPCX) closed at a record low of $108.37 on July 31, falling 19.7% below its $135 initial public offering price. The stock touched $107.67 during the session, marking its weakest performance since its June 12 Nasdaq debut. Investors focused on the company's first public earnings

SpaceX shares closed at $108.37 on July 31, marking a record low and trading 19.7% below its $135 IPO price from June 12. The company will release second-quarter earnings after market close on Aug. 4, with about 911.5 million shares expected to become eligible for sale on the second trading day afte

Strategy adopted a more flexible approach to managing its Bitcoin holdings during the second quarter of 2026, allowing the company to sell BTC and use newly raised capital for purposes beyond cryptocurrency purchases. CEO Phong Le outlined three reasons for potential Bitcoin sales during the company

According to Hana Investment & Securities analyst Kim Do-eon on YouTube channel Sam Pro TV, SK Haixi hit its daily price limit on July 31 following sharp volatility-driven declines. The analyst noted that the recovery speed from such steep drops may differ from historical patterns. Fundamentals in t

CSOP Asset Management, a major Hong Kong ETF operator, listed the CSOP KOSPI 200 Covered Call Active on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) on the 31st. The product invests in Korean stocks through the KOSPI 200 index while employing a covered call strategy that sells call

According to CSOP Asset Management, the Hong Kong-based ETF provider listed the CSOP KOSPI 200 Covered Call Active ETF on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) on August 31. The ETF was priced at approximately 7.8 Hong Kong dollars per share and trades in 100-share lots, with an

According to BlockBeats, Korea Investment Securities raised its Samsung Electronics target price by 10% to 650,000 KRW today, maintaining a buy rating. The analyst cited long-term supply agreements shifting memory operations from cycle-driven to order-driven business models, which should improve

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung concluded a diplomatic tour of Brazil, Chile, and Argentina focused on securing critical mineral supply chains for artificial intelligence, semiconductor, and battery industries. National Security Advisor Wi Sung-rak stated on August 31 (local time) in Buenos

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea completed strategic visits to Brazil, Chile, and Argentina on July 31, signing critical mineral cooperation agreements and committing to resume trade negotiations with the MERCOSUR bloc by year-end. National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac stated that South Korea

According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO), an LNG carrier carrying Qatari cargo was struck by projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz overnight. UKMTO issued a prior warning of the attack on a vessel near Oman's coast. The agency confirmed

According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin closed July up 7.5%, holding gains despite facing U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, rising bond yields, AI trading pullbacks, and the Coldcard security incident. Bitfinex analysts attributed part of the resilience to derivatives traders having already

Hyperscalers Google, Microsoft, and Meta are building AI data centers in West Texas due to abundant power availability and proximity to major transmission infrastructure, according to Galaxy Digital Vice President of Data Center Capital Markets Simrit Dhinsa. Dhinsa made the comments on the 'Galaxy