Markets
Crypto market developments, fund flows and price data, with clear source dates and market context.
Kashkari Says Inflation Pressure Extends Beyond Energy
The Minneapolis Fed president pointed to services inflation after September’s rate increase, while distinguishing monetary policy from energy supply disruptions.
WTI Oil Forecast: Iran's 7 Conditions Signal Downside Risk
WTI crude oil (USOIL) plunged 5.58% on Friday, closing at $95.46 per barrel, surrendering the $100 psychological threshold once again.
Bitcoin ETFs Add $433 Million, Ending Week Nearly Flat
Fidelity led Friday’s Bitcoin ETF inflows, while the five-session balance shows how much of the rebound offset earlier withdrawals.
OCC Conditionally Approves Bastion’s Trust Bank Conversion
Bastion’s proposed federal trust bank would serve stablecoin issuers and custody clients, subject to capital, liquidity and conversion requirements.
Fed Hike Shock: BlackRock Leads $746 Million Bitcoin ETF Exodus
Market searches for a new equilibrium between a hawkish Fed pivot and the structural fragility of ETF flows
Bybit Launches SPCX and NVDA Perp Options
The USDT-settled contracts add options to stock-linked perpetuals, with fixed expiries and a price reference that continues outside US market hours.
SEC Reviews Overnight Stock Trading Readiness
SEC officials examine overnight liquidity and market infrastructure as US equities move toward a 23-hour, five-day trading schedule.
CFTC Staff Broadens Relief for Trading Software Providers
CFTC staff extends conditional registration relief to passive software providers connecting users to regulated derivatives firms and exchanges.
Crypto.com Pursues US Stock Perps After Nadex Registration
Nadex’s SEC registration took effect September 14. Crypto.com is working with the SEC and CFTC on a separate plan for single-stock perpetual futures.