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Global financial markets are moving rapidly as economic data and geopolitical events unfold. CoinEdition’s Global Market Live coverage delivers real-time updates on digital assets, along with stocks, oil, and economic data, with a primary focus on digital assets. It tracks key developments influencing the crypto market, including central bank decisions, inflation data, and global risk sentiment. CoinEdition helps you follow not just the headlines, but the bigger picture driving volatility and opportunity across global markets.
$460M Shorts Liquidated in Crypto
Crypto markets saw more than $460 million in short liquidations over four hours, driven largely by Bitcoin, which accounted for over 81% of the total. The spike reflects strong upward price momentum, forcing leveraged traders out of bearish positions.
HK Firm Brings Credit Fund On-Chain
Hong Kong-based Flow Capital Partners plans to tokenize its $150 million private credit fund via Singapore’s DigiFT platform, marking an early move by Asian asset managers into tokenized finance. The firm aims to raise an additional $30 million through tokenized shares by year-end, targeting a $250 million fund size, as it looks to tap stablecoin liquidity amid tighter global credit conditions.
Allbirds Stock Drops After AI Surge
Allbirds shares fell nearly 30% a day after surging over 500% following its pivot to AI compute infrastructure. The sharp reversal came as investors reassessed the sustainability of the move, with the company trading lower despite plans to rebrand as NewBird AI and invest in GPU-based infrastructure.
Japan Stocks Rally to Record Levels
Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed at a record high, erasing losses linked to the Iran conflict as optimism grows around ongoing peace talks. The index rose 2.4%, driven by gains in export and tech stocks, reflecting improving global sentiment as markets recover toward pre-war levels.
WLFI Proposal Faces Backlash
World Liberty Financial has proposed extending token lock periods across its ecosystem, targeting over 62 billion WLFI tokens. The plan includes a partial token burn and delayed unlock schedules, while requiring a governance vote. The move has drawn criticism over the voting structure and restricted participation from some holders.
Bitcoin ‘CIA Theory’ Sparks Backlash
A Beijing-based professor suggested Bitcoin could be a U.S. intelligence project, linking its design and early investors to potential state involvement. The remarks triggered backlash from the crypto community, which pointed to Bitcoin’s decentralized network and global node distribution as evidence against the theory.
Allbirds Stock Jumps 400% on AI Pivot
Shoe retailer Allbirds announced a shift to AI compute infrastructure, sending its stock up over 400% in a single day. The company, which recently sold key assets for $39 million, plans to rebrand as NewBird AI and raise up to $50 million to invest in high-performance computing hardware.
Switzerland Leads Europe Crypto Funding
Switzerland captured 47% of Europe’s blockchain VC funding in 2025, according to CV VC. The country hosts over 1,700 firms, with Zug as a key hub, reinforcing its position as Europe’s leading crypto ecosystem.
India Slips to 6th in GDP Rankings
International Monetary Fund data shows India is now the 6th largest economy by nominal GDP, after being overtaken by the UK. The shift reflects rupee depreciation and a revised GDP base year, despite continued real economic growth.
Fed to Inject $40.5B in Liquidity
The Federal Reserve is set to inject $40.5B via reserve management purchases starting tomorrow. The move will add liquidity to markets weekly over the next month, potentially supporting broader financial and risk asset conditions.