Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index rose 2 points in the last 24 hours, reaching 37, according to data published by CoinMarketCap. The increase reflects a slight improvement in investor confidence, though the index remains in the 'fear' zone. Market participants continue to act cautiously due to

According to CoinMarketCap, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index rose 2 points to 37 in the last 24 hours, remaining in the fear zone as of August 5, 2026. The index, which ranges from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed), suggests investors continue taking a cautious approach despite the modest

According to Jin10, Ghana's central bank suffered losses of 22 billion cedis (approximately $1.9 billion) in 2025 from its domestic gold purchase plan designed to boost foreign exchange reserves, according to an International Monetary Fund report. The losses stemmed from service fees, gold assay

According to CoinDesk, the Bitcoin 500-day rule—a popular trading strategy tied to Bitcoin's four-year halving cycle—is approaching another key milestone in late November 2026, but its effectiveness in an era of institutional dominance is increasingly questioned. The rule, popularized by Pantera

Mastercard completed the acquisition of BVNK, a stablecoin payments infrastructure provider, on August 3, while joining Visa as a founding participant in the Open USD stablecoin initiative. The combination places Mastercard at the center of two major industry developments: ownership of a platform pr

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded revenue expectations, with quarterly revenue climbing 50% year over year, yet shares fell about 5% following the announcement. Investors focused on forward guidance and valuation despite the strong revenue

According to Mastercard, the company completed its acquisition of BVNK on August 3, gaining ownership of a stablecoin payments infrastructure platform that has processed more than $30 billion in annualized transaction volume. The transaction was valued at up to $1.8 billion, including contingent pay

According to Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Gariboladi, on August 5, new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz will close existing temporary shipping lanes, with vessels redirected to transit through Iranian territorial waters. Iran stressed that all matters concerning the strait should be decided s

According to Shanghai Gold Exchange, gold and silver futures posted evening gains on August 5. Gold T+D closed up 3.4% to 925.64 yuan per gram, while silver T+D rose 3.11% to 15,187.0 yuan per kilogram.

According to Jin10, Shanghai gold futures closed up 3.58% to 928 yuan per gram, while Shanghai silver futures rose 3.72% to 15,260 yuan per kilogram at 2:30 AM on August 6. SC crude oil futures fell 0.58% to 510 yuan per

Shanghai Futures Exchange crude oil futures contract 2609 fell 0.58% during the night session, closing at 510 yuan per barrel. Shanghai gold futures rose 3.58%, while Shanghai silver futures climbed 3.72%

A Houthis spokesperson confirmed the armed forces are closely monitoring all Saudi oil tankers and will not allow any vessels to pass through the region.

U.S. stocks diverged on Aug. 5 as the Dow Jones Industrial Average maintained a strong advance while the S&P 500 surrendered most of its opening gain and the Nasdaq slipped into negative territory. At 11:36 a.m. Eastern time, the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF was up roughly 0.8%, the SPDR S&

According to market data on Aug. 5 at around 11:36 a.m. Eastern time, U.S. stocks diverged as the Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF rose roughly 0.8%, the S&P 500 ETF was nearly unchanged after reaching an intraday high of $776.70, and the Nasdaq-tracking QQQ ETF fell about 0.2%. The S&P 500 and Dow

Disney announced a global TikTok partnership, the sale of its A&E Networks stake, and strategic restructuring during its Wednesday earnings call. CEO Josh D'Amaro and CFO Hugh Johnston told investors the moves aim to streamline intellectual property monetization across digital and physical

On Wednesday's earnings call, Disney announced a major global partnership with TikTok that grants fans and creators access to audio and video clips from hundreds of films and TV shows to create short-form content. In addition, the company confirmed plans to sell its 50% equity stake in A+E Global

Russia and Iran will soon finalize a long-term natural gas agreement after multiple rounds of negotiations, with officials from both countries confirming that Azerbaijan has been selected as the primary transit corridor for Russian gas exports to Iran. Iran, which holds the world's second-largest na

Galaxy Digital reported an $85 million net loss for the second quarter of 2026 on Wednesday as declining cryptocurrency valuations reduced its digital asset holdings. The company posted earnings per share of negative $0.09, beating analyst expectations for a loss of $0.28 per share. Revenue

During intraday trading on August 5, Meta Platforms' market cap reached $1.49 trillion, surpassing SpaceX's $1.48 trillion. Meta Platforms was down 0.8%, while SpaceX declined 10.5% during the session.