Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to PANews citing SoSoValue data, Solana spot ETFs recorded net outflows of $12.668 million on October 16. Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) accounted for the entire outflow, though it has accumulated $1.18 billion in net inflows historically. As of press time, the total assets under

According to SoSoValue data cited by PANews, Canary XRP ETF (XRPC) experienced net outflows of $2.47 million on October 16 (US Eastern Time). This was the only XRP spot ETF to record outflows on the day.

Trading in tokenized stocks on BNB Chain occurs predominantly outside regular US market hours, with more than 70% of total trading volume taking place outside the standard 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time session, according to an Oct. 16 Cointelegraph report citing The Kobeissi Letter and

According to CoinShares on October 16, Bitcoin fell to $81,473, down 2% over seven days, after U.S. inflation data came in hotter than expected. The firm's Head of Research, James Butterfill, said Bitcoin's near-term setup is difficult but not fundamentally bearish, as the macro environment sits

According to BlockBeats reporting Fidelity Digital Assets analysis, Bitcoin's correlation with U.S. 10-year real interest rates reached 0.6 or higher in 2026, marking a historic high, as Treasury yields climbed to their highest level since Bitcoin's inception. Over the past two months, Bitcoin

According to Jefferies analyst Dan Kirsche on October 17, despite ongoing tech sector weakness, market gains are broadening across other sectors as investor positioning eases and U.S. Treasury yields decline. Kirsche stated that current market volatility may provide investors with a rare buying

According to CNBC, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio plans to visit Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery in India, the world's largest, amid surging American diesel prices and the upcoming midterm elections. The visit marks Rubio's second trip to India this year, during which he will meet with

According to two sources, a main unit at Russia's Ryazan refinery has halted operations since being struck by Ukrainian drones on October 15. The facility is a key part of Russia's oil production infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russian President Putin ordered military forces to conduct large-scale

According to a White House executive order issued on October 16, Trump exempted multiple sanctions and restrictive measures from the 2026 Lindsay Graham Russia and Iran Sanctions Act. The exemptions include a 500% tariff on Russian goods imported to the United States and a 100% tariff on major

According to The Block, over the past two weeks, Strive increased its Bitcoin holdings by 7,600 BTC—surpassing TD Cowen analysts' forecast of 4,750 BTC for the entire fourth quarter. This brought Strive's total BTC holdings to 35,595 coins (approximately $2.9 billion) from 28,000 in late

According to Alternative.me data, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped to 55 today (October 17), down from 63 yesterday, indicating the market remains in a 'greed' state.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) unveiled its redesigned Roadster on Thursday at a SpaceX test site near Waco, Texas, featuring SpaceX-derived thruster technology that enables sub-1-second 0-60 mph acceleration and a top speed exceeding 230 mph, with production slated for 2028 and reservations starting at $50,000.

According to Seeking Alpha, BofA Securities strategist Michael Hartnett shifted to a more risk-averse positioning, warning that market risks will increase over the next three to four weeks amid mounting economic, political, and credit market pressures. Hartnett cited multiple destabilizing

According to iShares data, the world's largest silver ETF, iShares Silver Trust, saw holdings decrease by 29.49 tonnes yesterday (October 16), bringing current holdings to 15,478.67 tonnes.

Samsung Securities analyst Kim Eun-ki forecast on October 17 that South Korean commercial paper (CP) rates may exceed 4% by year-end as short-term money markets tighten. The projection stems from the high probability of an additional base rate increase at the November 26 Monetary Policy Committee me

SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold ETF, increased its holdings by 5.131 tonnes compared to the previous day, bringing total holdings to 1,059.042 tonnes.

According to Axios, AWS Chief Financial Officer John Felton stated in Q2 that the company's AI capital expenditure is generating returns, with server investments showing payback periods under three years. Felton noted that AWS's order backlog reached nearly $500 billion, driven by demand from

According to Samsung Securities today (October 17), South Korea's commercial paper (CP) rates could exceed 4% by year-end as short-term money markets tighten. The 91-day CP rate stood at 3.66% on October 15, up 26 basis points from the start of the month, per Yonhap Infomax. Researcher Kim Eun-ki

According to Zhitong Finance, on Friday, October 17, the Hang Seng Index ADR declined, closing at 24,082.48 points, down 104.35 points or 0.43% compared to Hong Kong market close. The decline followed losses in U.S. stock

According to FinTech APP, on October 17, Hang Seng Index October futures closed at 24,112 points, down 37 points or 0.153%, trading at a 75-point discount. Open interest totaled 130,009 contracts, down 13,675 contracts.