Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Arkham data, Morgan Stanley increased its bitcoin holdings over the past three days through its spot Bitcoin ETF (MSBT), acquiring 203.446 BTC for $15.81 million. The firm's total bitcoin position reached a record 7,855 BTC, valued at over $600 million.

Must Asset Management, the second-largest shareholder of KOSDAQ-listed Refine with a 10.2% stake, publicly urged largest shareholder Realty Fine—a consortium of Stonebridge Capital and LS Securities holding approximately 48%—to commit to offering all shareholders an equal exit price in any future st

According to Yonhapinfomax, RealtyFine, Refine's largest shareholder holding 48% stake, launched an additional public acquisition for 30% of the company's shares (5.199 million shares at 17,600 Korean won per share) through September 16. If successful, RealtyFine's stake will expand to

General Motors is developing next-generation battery cells aimed at reducing U.S. dependence on China while increasing domestically sourced materials, Kurt Kelty, GM vice president of battery and sustainability, told CNBC during an exclusive interview. Kelty stated the company aims to establish a do

According to CNBC, General Motors announced early this week it is developing next-generation sodium-ion battery cells in partnership with Denver-based Peak Energy to reduce U.S. dependence on Chinese materials. The automaker expects to launch commercial production around 2029 and is investing $900 m

According to Jin10 Data, on Saturday (September 12), Trump expressed optimism about resolving the trade dispute with Canada, stating an agreement could be reached "very soon," though he did not confirm whether formal negotiations have resumed between the two countries. At a meeting with Ireland's

According to Token Terminal, holders of tokenized stock assets increased by 619.1% to 3.6 million over the past 90 days. BNB Chain led with 1.5 million holders, followed by Robinhood Chain with 1.2 million, and Solana with 647,500.

According to Wind data, as of September 11, Hong Kong's IPO market has raised HKD 364.18 billion (including overallotments) this year, ranking among the world's leading exchanges. A total of 108 new stocks were listed. Compared to the same period in 2025, the fundraising amount increased 161.38%

President Trump said on September 12 that Iran may be responsible for the attack on Saudi pipelines. Trump also stated that Houthi militants do not want to engage in conflict with the United States, and that the U.S. maintains control of the Strait of

According to BlockBeats, on September 12, Wall Street economists raised their August core PCE inflation forecast after the latest CPI data release. Multiple banks upgraded predictions to between 0.25% and 0.3%, with Barclays revising to 0.25% from 0.22%, Goldman Sachs to 0.26% from 0.24%, and Bank o

According to BlockBeats, on September 12, Robinhood co-founder Vlad Tenev published a detailed statement on the company's vision to provide global investors with U.S. stock and ETF exposure through blockchain, focusing on whether token issuers require consent for stock tokenization. Tenev argued th

According to Guru Club, Indonesia's benchmark stock index fell 4.2% to 5,688.574 points on June 4, marking its lowest level since December 2020.

According to BlockBeats, on September 12, Oracle management announced that its $90–95 billion capital expenditure for fiscal 2027 will focus on AI data center expansion, naming Dell and HPE as core suppliers. Dell Technologies shares surged 11.98% on the announcement, reaching an all-time high

According to Guru Club on June 4, Singapore's benchmark index fell 1.2% to close at 5,076.81 points.

The $VOO ETF received $13 billion in inflows this week, according to commentator Eric Balchunas. This brings year-to-date inflows to $131 billion, approaching last year's record of $137 billion. The $VOO ETF tracks the S&P 500 index and is a widely-used investment vehicle for broad US stock market e

According to Eric Balchunas, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF ($VOO) received $13 billion in inflows this week, bringing year-to-date inflows to $131 billion. The weekly inflow is six times higher than any other ETF's weekly inflows during the same period. The fund is now approaching last year's annual infl

According to Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya, Marvell Technology (MRVL) could generate $30 billion in annual revenue by end-of-2029 from its XPU attachment business—components like network and storage controllers that support the company's custom chips in data centers. Arya cited the high

Houthi forces seized Perim Island at the southern mouth of the Red Sea on Friday 11 September 2026, according to four Yemeni government sources who spoke to Reuters, as Saudi-backed government forces withdrew from the strategic position that divides the Bab el-Mandeb Strait into two navigable