Commodities

Compliance · 3 weeks ago CFTC Fines Former White House Employee $172,000 for Insider Trading on Prediction Markets The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has ordered Gabriel Perez, a former White House teleprompter operator, to pay $172,000 for insider trading involving presidential speech contracts.

Macro · 3 weeks ago US Stocks Decline Amid Rising Oil Prices and Military Tensions with Iran US stock markets faced declines on Monday as military tensions with Iran affected sector performance, with utilities experiencing the steepest losses while energy stocks gained from rising oil prices.

Derivatives · 3 weeks ago CFTC Files Amicus Brief in Insider Trading Case Involving Polymarket Event Contracts The CFTC has submitted an amicus brief in a federal case concerning alleged insider trading on Polymarket event contracts, highlighting regulatory concerns around prediction markets.

Derivatives · 3 weeks ago Trump's Approval of Iran's Strikes Complicates US-Iran Diplomacy Amid Oil Price Surge President Trump recently expressed approval of Iran's military actions against GCC states, complicating diplomatic efforts. This comes as Brent crude oil prices rise above $90 amid renewed US-Iran clashes.

Macro · 3 weeks ago US Gas Prices Rise $1.25 Amid Iran Conflict Tensions U.S. gas prices have surged by $1.25 per gallon, driven by geopolitical tensions related to the Iran conflict, impacting American drivers significantly.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Iran's Oil Exports Plummet Amid US Sanctions and Economic Strain Iran's crude oil exports have drastically declined to approximately 260,000 barrels per day, a drop of over 80% year-on-year, as US sanctions intensify under Operation Economic Outcast.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Russia's Gasoline Production Drops to 70% of Domestic Demand Amid Drone Attacks Following drone attacks on refineries, Russia's gasoline production has fallen to 70% of domestic demand, creating a significant supply shortfall.

Derivatives · 3 weeks ago Coinbase Advocates for Clearer Regulatory Framework on Perpetual Derivatives Coinbase has submitted a letter to the CFTC and SEC seeking clearer regulations on perpetual derivatives, arguing that current overlaps hinder innovation in the U.S. market.

Adoption · 3 weeks ago Surge in Gulf Oil Tanker Earnings Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict Daily earnings for Very Large Crude Carriers have skyrocketed to nearly $650,000, driven by the Iran conflict and strategic market moves by South Korean shipping magnate Ga-Hyun Chung.

Derivatives · 3 weeks ago Ethena Expands USDe Backing to Equity Perpetuals Amid $6B Open Interest Ethena is diversifying its USDe synthetic dollar backing by extending its strategy into equity perpetual futures, which have amassed over $6 billion in open interest.

Markets · 3 weeks ago CoinGecko Launches Tracking for Tokenized Stocks and Commodities CoinGecko has introduced a new feature allowing users to track tokenized stocks and commodities, enhancing market data accessibility for real-world assets.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Ukrainian Strikes on Yaroslavl Refinery Trigger Fuel Shortages Across Russia Ukraine's drone attacks on the Yaroslavl oil refinery have severely impacted Russia's fuel supply, leading to shortages and rationing in multiple regions, including Moscow.

Companies · 3 weeks ago Saudi Aramco Predicts 18-Month Recovery for Oil Inventories After Strait of Hormuz Disruption Saudi Aramco warns that global oil inventories will take at least 18 months to recover following significant supply disruptions caused by ongoing conflicts in the region.

Funding · 3 weeks ago Trump Administration Negotiates US Stake in Venezuelan Oil Fields The Trump administration is reportedly in discussions to acquire a stake in Venezuela's oil fields, potentially doubling US oil reserves and shifting control from state-owned PDVSA.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Conflicts Disrupt Oil Supply, Affecting 45 Million Barrels Daily Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and export restrictions are causing significant disruptions to global oil supply, affecting 45 million barrels per day and leading to potential global rationing.

Derivatives · 4 weeks ago BingX Surpasses 500 TradFi Perpetual Futures Assets, Leading the Market BingX has announced the addition of over 500 perpetual futures assets in its TradFi suite, solidifying its position as the leading multi-asset trading platform.

Macro · 4 weeks ago US Inflation Remains Elevated Amid Rising Energy Costs and Consumer Demand Inflation in the US continues to be influenced by high energy costs, with the PCE inflation rate reaching 3.7% in July 2026, above expectations. Consumer demand remains robust, complicating the economic landscape.

Derivatives · 4 weeks ago U.S. Oil Prices Drop Below $80 Per Barrel Amid Easing Geopolitical Tensions U.S. crude oil prices have fallen below $80 per barrel for the first time since August, reflecting a shift in market sentiment as tensions with Iran appear to ease.

Macro · 4 weeks ago UK Energy Price Cap to Increase by 4% Amid Middle East Tensions The UK energy price cap will rise by 4% in October, reaching £1,729 annually, due to escalating wholesale costs linked to Middle East conflicts.

Compliance · 4 weeks ago Indian Refiners Reduce Russian Crude Purchases Amid Supply Disruptions Indian refiners are cutting back on Russian crude imports due to disruptions caused by Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, notably affecting the Novorossiysk terminal.