Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to SoSoValue data cited by ChainCatcher, U.S. Solana spot ETFs recorded net outflows of $9.82 million on October 16. Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL) led outflows with $6.01 million, while Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) saw $3.80 million in net withdrawals. Total assets under management

South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance announced regulatory amendments on the 13th to ease won borrowing procedures for financial institutions and corporations, following the introduction of the Renminbi Financial Institution-Korea (RFI-K) system on the 16th of last month. The changes aim to

According to South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance, on October 16, the government simplified foreign exchange procedures for won borrowing to support the internationalization of the Korean won. Non-resident borrowing of up to 5 billion won from banks is now exempt from prior notification,

Palladium futures mainboard contract rose over 3% today, trading at 271.5 yuan per gram.

According to SoSoValue, on October 15 (U.S. Eastern Time), Solana spot ETFs recorded $9.8179 million in total net outflows. Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL) led the outflows with $6.0145 million, bringing its cumulative net inflows to $160 million. Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) posted $3.8034 milli

JPMorgan appointed Andrew Frame this week as head of its critical minerals business, with responsibilities spanning the entire supply chain, from mining and refining to processing. His task is to identify investment opportunities and address supply bottlenecks. The position falls under JPMorgan’s “Security and Resilience Initiative,” a 10-year financing plan with a target of $1.5 trillion, including an additional $10 billion earmarked for direct equity investments and venture capital. JPMorgan A

Franklin Templeton forecasts major central banks will raise interest rates by year-end in a report published October 14 (local time), projecting the US Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Bank of Japan will each implement 25 basis point hikes in December. The investment firm attributes the t

According to Jin10, PBOC Vice Governor Tao Ling said on October 16 that the central bank will continue supporting financial institutions in conducting offshore yuan loans and cross-border trade financing. The PBOC will also encourage more overseas institutions to participate in panda bond issuance a

On Thursday, major Indian fund companies announced restrictions on large subscriptions to gold ETFs, while redemptions remain permitted. The move follows regulatory concerns that seasonal capital inflows could convert into physical gold imports, straining foreign exchange reserves. The restriction a

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korean government bond futures rose today (October 16) as U.S. wholesale prices jumped sharply. The 3-year contract gained 3 ticks to 102.98, while the 10-year contract rose 1 tick to 106.31. U.S. September producer prices climbed 1.3% month-over-month, nearly

According to BIT market data, Tesla stock surged over 2% in after-hours trading on Oct 16 after the company showcased its Roadster flying car achieving brief liftoff and mid-air flips during an unveiling event. The vehicle is equipped with cold gas thrusters developed in collaboration with

NVIDIA announced the launch of three all-new open AI models under its Nemotron product line, expanding its AI model portfolio. The three new products are Nemotron 3.5 Super VL, Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B 24GB, and Nemotron Bolt E4B 4GB, designed to power AI agents across applications ranging from data centers to desktop computers. NVIDIA’s Three New Nemotron Models: Intended Uses of Super VL, Bolt 74B, and Bolt E4B All three new models are designed to run AI agents on different devices, with the

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's 3-year treasury benchmark (26-5) opened at 3.964% on Oct 16, up 10.3 basis points from the previous day's market valuation rate, with a 1 billion won transaction executed. Bond market participants attribute the movement to a minor deal-slip, with traders

Franklin Templeton is introducing tokenized asset vaults designed to enhance the efficiency of structured products and standardize risk presentation for retail investors. The initiative was referenced in a tweet from @pendle_fi and follows Franklin Templeton's recent SEC approval to incorporate toke

Taiwan's New Taiwan dollar weakened to 32.509 against the U.S. dollar, marking its lowest level since late July.

According to Jin10 Data, the Australian and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) said this week's weak employment data has reduced the case for a Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate hike in November, though upcoming Q3 inflation data will be critical to confirming the forecast. ANZ's head of Australian

According to Shanghai Baosteel data, MMLC battery-grade lithium carbonate (early session) midpoint price dropped to 102,500 CNY per ton today, down 750 CNY/ton from October 15 4:30 PM closing.

According to Guru Club, today (October 16), the Indonesian rupiah declined to 18,000 against the U.S. dollar following MSCI's proposal to remove Indonesia from its global indexes.

According to ChainCatcher, hedge fund VARA AI Fund faced liquidation rumors in late June despite managing $26.4 billion in assets and employing 9 staff members, according to X user KawzInvests. The fund's March 31 13F filing disclosed holdings across 60 securities worth approximately $13.1 billion a

According to Guru Club, Shanghai nickel futures fell 2% intraday on October 16, now trading at 115,060 yuan/ton.