Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak, Russia supplied energy worth $21.3 billion to the European Union in 2026.

According to Gate data, Brent crude oil (XBRUSD) surged past $110 per barrel today, currently trading at $110.01, up 2.2% from the previous trading session close.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak projected on October 12 that Russia's diesel exports could reach 3-3.5 million tons by year-end.

IonQ said on Monday it will acquire cybersecurity company Elisity in an all-stock deal worth up to $1.3 billion, including up to $150 million in performance-based earnouts. The all-stock transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter, subject to regulatory approval. IonQ shares fell more

France's government will participate in a €500 million capital increase by mining company Eramet SA by year-end 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The government will become Eramet's largest shareholder but hold less than 50% of shares. Eramet committed not to resume dividends until it

WTI crude oil rose 2.5% intraday on October 12, reaching $94.16 per barrel.

According to its pricing document, Qatar set November official selling prices (OSP) for marine crude oil at $8 per barrel and onshore crude oil at $7.50 per barrel discount to the Oman/Dubai benchmark.

Evernorth Holdings (XRPN) debuted on Nasdaq Monday with its XRP holdings valued at $677 million at closing, significantly lower than the $1.12 billion valuation when the acquisition transaction was signed. The company holds approximately 473 million XRP and reported $300 million in gross cash

According to the Wall Street Journal, Bumble's stock surged 21% today before triggering a temporary trading halt due to excessive volatility. The company will be taken private at a $1 billion valuation.

According to Pendle's official announcement, the platform has launched tokenized Nvidia and Tesla stocks, allowing users to earn fixed yields through SuperNVDA and SuperTSLA tokens. The products are effective immediately and will mature on

According to Cuba's Ministry of Energy and Mines, on October 12, the country unveiled Decree No. 135 on oil and gas, crafted after reviewing regulations from multiple countries and consulting 31 advisory institutions. The new decree aims to incrementally increase crude oil and natural gas

According to ECB President Mulan, on October 12, France's central bank business uncertainty index reached its highest level since April.

According to reports on X, Pando launched Hong Kong's second Solana ETF recently, as U.S.-based Solana ETF funds recorded $24.8 million in outflows. The launch reflects growing institutional interest in crypto investments outside the United States, with Hong Kong becoming an increasingly favorable

According to Jin10 Data, at least 10 very large crude carriers (VLCCs) and several Suezmax tankers have diverted from the United Arab Emirates' Fujairah port on October 13, based on ship-tracking data, as attack risks near the Strait of Hormuz intensify. Fujairah serves as a critical

According to Jin10, OPEC+ ministers held a meeting in Riyadh on October 12, warning that disruptions to energy shipments have pushed maritime insurance costs to record levels, exceeding one-third of commodity values. The ministers said high transportation costs would cascade through the oil supply c

According to Cointelegraph, publicly traded Bitcoin miners require approximately $50 billion to complete planned AI infrastructure projects, with IREN, Riot Platforms, and HIVE Digital facing funding gaps of $21.1 billion, $7.2 billion, and $4.6 billion, respectively. IREN secured $3.65 billion in

According to ChainCatcher, investment bank StoneX raised its price target for tokenization platform Securitize to $18 from $12, a 50% increase, while maintaining analyst Mark Palmer's buy rating. The adjustment came on the first trading day following Securitize Stocks' launch. Palmer noted that whil

From 16:45 to 17:00 (UTC) on October 12, 2026, BTC quickly pulled back, with a Return % of -0.37%. Its price fell from 82,803.7 USDT to 82,482.5 USDT, while the price range was 0.39%. Overall volatility was limited, but short-term selling pressure was evident. This pullback occurred during a broader correction in which BTC retreated from its 24-hour high of $83,038 to around $82,631, with market sentiment cooling somewhat from earlier levels. The main drivers of this move were escalating geopoli

BNY expanded its Digital Asset Custody platform to selected institutional clients in the European Union following the addition of The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV to the European Securities and Markets Authority's MiCA register in July 2026. The MiCA registration enables the bank to provide