Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to the Wall Street Journal, Genesis Digital Assets announced on October 12 that it secured $900 million in funding to upgrade and expand its data center operations. The bitcoin mining company, now controlled by SWI Group following a $500 million stake acquisition in June, will leverage its

Solana captured 65% of tokenized equities trading volume in a single day, according to data published by SolanaFloor. The blockchain network's volume was approximately 85% greater than the combined volume handled by all other blockchain networks during the measured period. Tokenized equities

In US Stock Market News, a rally in several technology giants lifted stocks on July 5, 2026 (July 6, 2026 at 8:19 PM UTC) amid speculation that the artificial-intelligence trade powering the bull market has more room to run. The Nasdaq 100 climbed 1.3%, halting a back-to-back selloff in

In US Stock Market News, the S&P 500 climbed 0.6% on Friday for its first gain since setting its all-time high three days earlier, as the U.S. stock market finished its record-setting week with gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 423 points, or 0.8%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.6%. Sto

US Stock Market News showed significant strength on Tuesday as the S&P 500, the most popular gauge of US stocks, surged 1.8 percent to top 7,700 for the first time, driven by growing hopes for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a flurry of bumper corporate earnings (timing not specified in

Shinhan Securities analyst Lee Sang-yeon stated on October 12 that KOSPI's larger decline compared to the US Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) since June stems from currency effects and SK Hynix's underperformance. KOSPI fell 27% from its June 22 closing high of 9,114.55, versus SOX's 14%

According to Shin Young Securities analyst Lee Sang-yeon on October 12, SK Hynix declined 35% in dollar terms since the KOSPI's June 22 peak, more than double the 16% drop for Samsung Electronics and 15% for Micron over the same period. The broader KOSPI fell 27% versus the U.S. Semiconductor

Former Acting Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Caroline Pham stated the digital-asset market can be overseen under the current regulatory framework without a separate crypto market structure law. Speaking at the Token2049 conference in Singapore, Pham said the industry has turned its

According to major banks including UBS, JPMorgan, and Deutsche Bank, London copper futures closed near record highs on Friday (October 9) at approximately $14,622 per metric ton. UBS analyst Théa Ziegler warned that global copper supply shortages could persist into the early 2030s, driven by

South Korean stocks fell sharply on Oct. 12 as concerns over profitability in the artificial intelligence industry and rising military tensions in the Middle East weighed on sentiment. As of 2 p.m., the Kospi had dropped 3.17% from the previous session to 6,415.94, marking its fourth consecutive

According to Goldman Sachs internet analyst Eric Sheridan’s SpaceX quarterly preview report dated Oct. 10, the annualized short-term Spot rental rate for AI Hashrate is approximately $40–50 billion per GW. The six major cloud providers need to cumulatively generate approximately $1.42 trillion in AI revenue from 2028 to 2030 to achieve a 15% return on their AI Hashrate investments in 2026–27. Spot and Long-Term Contract Pricing According to Goldman Sachs’ Oct. 10 report and company disclosures,

ASML and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. will report quarterly earnings this week as major U.S. banks kick off third-quarter earnings season with JPMorgan Chase reporting Tuesday. The semiconductor earnings reports come amid AI-driven demand for advanced chips, while Apple plans an Oct. 13

From 04:30 to 04:45 (UTC) on October 12, 2026, BTC posted a slight short-term gain of 0.49% over 15 minutes, with a price range of 83,698.0 to 84,137.3 USDT and an amplitude of 0.52%. Recent trading volume has remained depressed, with only 186 BTC traded over the past hour, indicating limited participation and an overall passive, rally-following pattern. The main driver of this move was spillover from broader macro risk aversion. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain high as the joint

According to Robeco Asset Management, Colin Graham, head of multi-asset, said on October 9 that while elevated bond yields—with U.S. 10-year Treasury rates climbing to 5% or above—raise hurdles for stock investing, they have not sealed equities' fate. Graham noted that if inflation remains

Gate News: According to an official announcement from Gate, Shenyan Intelligent (02723.HK) will undergo a stock split in the near future. The Gate platform will support and implement the corresponding adjustment. Trading in Shenyan Intelligent shares will be suspended at 17:00 (UTC+8) on October 15, 2026, and the platform will cancel all unfilled orders at the same time. The system will automatically complete the stock split at a ratio of 1:10, with users’ share holdings and cost basis adjusted

According to Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song on October 12, the central bank is closely monitoring the Financial Vulnerability Index (FVI) and other indicators to assess financial risks. The FVI has declined to approximately 46, its long-term average, from 65 recorded before the Legoland

According to Nassim Taleb, author of "The Black Swan," speaking at the Greenwich Economic Forum, strong AI prospects do not automatically justify current valuations of tech companies. He cautioned that today's hot AI firms may not be the ultimate winners, as technological breakthroughs and

Gate News: According to an official announcement by Baihong Industrial (02299.HK), Baihong Industrial will complete a share consolidation in the near future. The Gate platform will simultaneously support and facilitate the implementation of this share consolidation at a ratio of 2:1. At 17:00 (UTC+8) on October 13, 2026, trading in Baihong Industrial shares will be suspended, and the platform will simultaneously cancel all unfilled orders. The system will automatically complete the share consoli

Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song stated on October 12 that the central bank manages its foreign exchange reserves with a focus on stability and liquidity, while emphasizing that governance, independence, and expertise are critical for pension fund management. Shin made the remarks during a