Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Bitcoin whale wallets holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC accumulated approximately 66,700 BTC over the 60 days ending July 19, representing one of the strongest buying waves of the year. The accumulation occurred while Bitcoin price remained stable between $64,500 and $64,700 in mid-July,

Onshore Chinese yuan closed at 6.7670 against the U.S. dollar on July 20 at 4:30 PM, up 103 points compared to the previous trading day.

According to BNB Chain, Franklin Templeton expanded its $1.5B BENJI tokenized money market fund to BNB Chain on July 17, 2026. The network now hosts approximately $1.5 billion in BENJI assets, representing 61.71% of the fund's total value and surpassing all other supported blockchains. Holdings on B

According to The Block, TD Cowen cut The Smarter Web Company's target price to £0.64 from £1 on last Friday (July 18), while maintaining a buy rating. The company's Q2 bitcoin holdings increased to 2,878 BTC from 2,699 BTC. The stock closed up 2% at £0.29.

According to Gate data, spot gold hit $4,030 per ounce today, up 0.35% intraday. WTI crude oil fell below $82 per barrel, declining 0.57% during the day.

According to LME data via Guru Club, copper inventories decreased by 1,350 tons on July 20. Other London Metal Exchange holdings also declined: aluminum fell 325 tons, tin dropped 75 tons, zinc fell 2,575 tons, lead declined 300 tons, and nickel dropped 1,062 tons.

Circle President Heath Tarbert sold approximately $30.8 million worth of Circle Internet Group shares since the stablecoin issuer went public in June 2025, according to regulatory filings. The sales covered roughly 10 reported transactions involving CRCL, Circle's Class A common stock, with no

According to BlockBeats, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) today clarified that while it is studying measures to extend trading hours, its current priority is researching extended trading sessions for derivatives markets, not equities. The clarification addresses market speculation

According to Jin10, Zhipu (02513.HK) closed down 19.56% in today's Hong Kong trading session. The Hang Seng Index rose 2.36% and the Hang Seng Tech Index gained 2.79%.

Changxin Storage's DRAM orders are nearly fully booked through end of 2027, with the company now ranked as the world's fourth-largest DRAM maker at 7.7% market share in 2025, according to supply chain reports. Apple is testing Changxin's LPDDR5X chips for China-market models and has been lobbying

According to Reuters, on July 16, Uber agreed to acquire Delivery Hero (the parent company of South Korean food delivery platform Baedal Minjok) for $14.8 billion at 41.50 euros per share. Once completed, the transaction will create the world's largest food delivery platform outside of China. Both c

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission imposed a record A$830 million in court-ordered civil penalties during the 2025-26 financial year, according to figures released 20 July. The penalties resulted from enforcement actions against CFD brokers, banks, superannuation trustees and finan

According to Financial Times on July 20, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron are undertaking significant capacity expansions in memory chip production to capitalize on artificial intelligence demand. However, industry observers warn that if investment momentum cools, these expansions could

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock rose 2% in premarket trading on Monday as the company's $1 billion convertible note offering was set to settle. The notes carry a 1.625% rate and could generate up to about $1.13 billion in net proceeds. Satellite communications analyst Tim Farrar said the financing

According to CFETS-NEX data reported by Jin10 Futures, China's yuan funding sentiment index fell to 47 as of 4 p.m. on July 20, down 3 points from 2:30 p.m. The index measures funding stress on a 0–100 scale, with 50 as neutral; readings above 50 indicate tightening liquidity. By institution type, l

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares rose 2% in premarket trading on Monday as the company's $1 billion convertible note offering was set to settle. The notes carry a 1.625% coupon and are expected to generate approximately $983.6 million in net proceeds, or roughly $1.13 billion if underwriters fully

Daishin Securities recorded approximately 180 billion won in IPO lead underwriting recognition during the first half of the year from two general corporate deals, and is pursuing a turnaround in the second half through the Sono International listing. The securities firm attributes the first-half und

Chinese tech stocks rose in pre-market trading on July 20, with Baidu up 4%, Ctrip up 5%, and Alibaba up 4%.

According to Digital Daily on July 20, South Korean brokerage Daishin Securities managed IPO underwriting of approximately 18 billion won in the first half of 2026, among the lowest in the sector amid a broader market slowdown. The firm is now banking on a major turnaround through Sono

According to BitcoinTreasuries.NET, Capital B announced a 10-for-1 reverse stock split effective September 8 to support institutional development and expand access to its shares among a broader investor