Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

BFXSecurities opened applications on September 30 for its event 'The Future of Capital Markets,' scheduled for October 22 in Lugano, Switzerland. The gathering will bring together finance professionals to discuss Bitcoin, tokenization, and the evolution of capital markets. Registration is now open w

According to CoinDesk, the SEC on September 1 proposed its first major update to securities transfer agent rules since the late 1970s, incorporating provisions for blockchain technology in securities issuance and share transfers. SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated the rules should reflect how transfer age

According to Guru Club and SinoTrade, isopropyl alcohol (IPA) rose 40.7% over two months, with prices reaching 9,308.33 yuan/ton (approximately $1,283/ton) on September 29, up 23.84% from September 1. The surge reflects growing demand from semiconductor manufacturing, where IPA is widely used as a c

Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) offered October crude supply contracts at discounts of up to $37 per barrel compared to regional benchmarks, according to filing documents.

According to Bitwise's inaugural institutional crypto adoption report released September 29, 15 major institutions, including pensions and sovereign wealth funds, neither sold Bitcoin during its decline from $125K to $60K nor paused accumulation, with some sovereign funds reportedly divesting gold h

According to Brandon Nelson, portfolio manager at Calamos Investments, 2027 is positioned to deliver explosive growth for small-cap stocks, as projected earnings growth for Russell 2000 companies significantly outpaces large-cap peers. FactSet data cited by MarketWatch shows analysts expect

According to Bitcoin Magazine, HANetf, a $9.2 billion ETF provider, debuted the Arrow Bitcoin EUR Hedged ETF on September 29, 2026, marking the first euro-hedged bitcoin exchange-traded commodity globally. The product gives European investors exposure to bitcoin while reducing currency risk from

According to Bloomberg on September 29, Morgan Stanley launched a digital asset lab to test crypto products including stablecoins, tokenized assets, and decentralized finance applications. The lab provides a secure, compliant environment for the bank to explore digital assets, according to Megan

According to Bitcoin Magazine, on September 26, Grant Cardone, founder of Cardone Capital, outlined his strategy to accumulate 25,000 Bitcoin while expanding a real estate portfolio of 25,000 apartments. Currently holding 3,000 BTC, Cardone described using commercial real estate as a "Trojan

According to Investing.com, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen purchased an additional 450,000 Class A shares on September 30, investing approximately $10.6 million in the open market. The purchase brings Cohen's total direct holdings to approximately 41 million shares, representing about 8.8% of the company's

According to South Korea's exchange and financial investment industry sources, on September 30, the Korea Exchange postponed its planned October 6 mock market launch for fractional securities (known as 'new securities') due to insufficient product supply in the market. The 6-week mock trading

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 7.30% in the week of September 30, marking a six-week consecutive climb to the highest level since November 2023. Weekly mortgage demand fell 6% following the rate

WTI crude oil rose 2.00% today, trading at $89.82 per barrel. Brent crude oil gained 1.9% during the same period.

According to the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), Desay SV (002920.SZ) submitted a Hong Kong Stock Exchange mainboard listing application on September 30. Morgan Stanley and Huatai International serve as joint sponsors. The CSRC has requested supplementary information on the company's

According to China Securities Regulatory Commission, on September 30, the regulator published supplementary disclosure requirements for Dingje Digital's (300378.SZ) Hong Kong IPO application. The CSRC requested the company provide detailed information on overseas subsidiary establishment

According to China's Securities Regulatory Commission, on September 30, the regulator issued supplemental disclosure requirements for Liontail Technology's planned Hong Kong stock exchange listing. The requirements, released in a formal notice dated September 30, 2026, require the industrial 3D

South Korea's securities regulator referred multiple individuals to prosecutors on the 30th for insider trading and stock price manipulation. The Financial Services Commission Securities and Futures Commission identified three separate cases at its 17th regular meeting, involving undisclosed

According to South Korea's Financial Services Commission Securities and Futures Commission, on September 30, the regulator referred multiple cases of insider trading and stock price manipulation to prosecutors at its 17th regular meeting. In one case, an individual used insider information about an