Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Bitcoin treasury firm Strive announced plans to raise an additional $130 million by selling 7 million shares at $90 per share, on top of a previously announced $500 million Series A IPO. The funds will be used to purchase more BTC, acquire BTC-related products and businesses, and support working

On October 16, 2026, from 17:30 to 17:45 (UTC), BTC saw a short-term rebound over 15 minutes, returning +0.78% within a price range of 80,897.5–81,804.5 USDT, with an amplitude of 1.12%. Market volatility has intensified but remains near recent lows. Over the past 24 hours, BTC fell from a high of $82,925 to around $81,321, down approximately 1.31%, in a low-volatility, gradual decline. The main driver of this move is the continued buildup of macroeconomic uncertainty. First, US-Iran geopolitica

According to Bloomberg, in early October, defense giant Rheinmetall held a stake in Canadian lithium developer Rock Tech Lithium and is a strategic co-investor in the company's lithium hydroxide conversion facility planned in Goben, Germany. Rock Tech completed a CAD 6 million (approximately

According to the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), diesel speculators' net long positions increased by 5,304 contracts to 75,461 for the week ended October 13.

According to Peru's Energy and Mining Ministry, copper production fell 5.0% year-over-year in August, declining to 230,676 tonnes.

According to the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), speculators' net long positions in Brent crude oil increased by 31,977 contracts to 233,029 contracts during the week of October 13, marking a four-week

Tokenized versions of Strategy's common and preferred stock are approaching a $500 million on-chain market capitalization milestone. The development reflects growing interest in tokenized assets and on-chain distribution strategies, according to crypto commentator @tokenterminal. Multiple issuers ar

According to India's Shipping Minister, on October 16, an oil tanker MT ST 3 carrying 15 Indian seafarers was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, on October 14, the tanker Yara J with 9 crew members was attacked by an unmanned drone while anchored off Suez Canal,

According to India's Shipping Minister, tanker Yara J came under drone attack on October 14 while anchored off Sulina, Romania. The vessel was carrying 9 crew members at the time of the incident.

According to Guru Club, on October 17, LME metal futures broadly rose with gains across commodities. Copper futures climbed $60 to $14,408 per ton, while aluminum advanced $14 to $3,002 per ton. Zinc rose $28 to $3,692 per ton, lead gained $8 to $1,889 per ton, nickel increased $142 to $15,363 per t

Capital B, a French Bitcoin treasury company listed on Euronext Growth Paris, reported a net loss of €69.5 million ($78.1 million) for the first half of 2026, compared with a €1.9 million loss a year earlier, according to its October 15 financial disclosure. The loss resulted primarily from a €67.5

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) jumped 35.0% today to 22.23, reflecting increased market uncertainty. The S&P 500 index declined approximately 1% during the same period.

On October 15, French Bitcoin treasury company Capital B reported a net loss of €69.5 million for the first half of 2026, with €67.5 million resulting from a non-cash impairment charge on cryptocurrency holdings. Despite the accounting loss, Capital B expanded its strategic Bitcoin reserves to 3,538

According to regulatory filings, CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator and affiliated entities have sold over 10 million shares worth nearly $1 billion since the company's March 2025 IPO, with most transactions occurring from August 2025 onwards as the stock declined from its June peak. As of

Bitcoin ETFs recorded an inflow of $15.86 million today, marking a shift in market dynamics as cryptocurrency markets display mixed signals. The inflow, representing 194 BTC, comes amid broader volatility across digital assets, with data highlighted by CryptoTwitter commentator @lookonchain. The

According to @lookonchain, Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of 194 BTC, worth approximately $15.86 million, today. In contrast, Ethereum ETFs experienced significant outflows of 24,792 ETH, totaling $60.84 million over the same period. The divergence highlights a shift in institutional interest toward B

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) climbed to 21.41 on October 16, marking its highest level in more than four months. The index rose 4.97 points from the previous session, according to Walter Bloomberg. The VIX, widely regarded as Wall Street's fear gauge, measures expected stock-market volatility

According to BIT (bit.com) market data, on October 17, major U.S. stock indices declined, with the Nasdaq falling 2.2%, the S&P 500 dropping 1.11%, and the Dow Jones index down 0.54%.

According to Federal Reserve data, the overnight reverse repurchase agreement (RRP) facility saw usage plummet to $100 million on Friday (Oct 16), involving just one counterparty, compared to $1.201 billion in the previous trading