Gold-backed ETFs see $1.1B in inflows, largest weekly haul since April

Fed hike odds near 70–77% and weak SGE withdrawals contrast with strong April imports as gold ETFs see May outflows. The debasement hedge is being repriced.

Rising student loan defaults could strain consumer spending, impact credit markets, and hinder economic recovery as borrowers face financial stress. The post US Department of Education reports student loan defaults rise to 9.2 million in April after pause ends appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP withdrawals on Binance rose as traders shifted activity away from deposits, while leverage in the exchange’s derivatives market hit a yearly high. Cryptoquant-shared data showed withdrawal dominance at 53.2%, while Binance’s XRP leverage ratio reached its highest level of 2026. Binance XRP Withdrawals Climb Back Toward April Stress Zone XRP flows on Binance have […]

A wave of April exploits drove roughly $13 billion out of decentralized finance, sharply compressing total value locked and pushing onchain leverage back to 2021 levels. A $13 Billion Wipeout in Days Binance Research reported that April’s decentralized finance ( DeFi) exploits triggered around $13 billion in outflows, draining total value locked (TVL) across lending […]

Ethereum (ETH) is attempting to consolidate at price levels not seen since April of last year, following a 31% decline over the monthly time frame. Trading around $1,606, ETH sits nearly 70% below its all-time high of $4,945 — and according to one indicator, the drawdown may not be over. Another 56% Drop Ahead?  Market […]

Italy's industrial growth may boost European economic confidence, potentially influencing rate expectations and global capital flows. The post Italy industrial production rises 1% in April, beating estimates and signaling economic recovery appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The narrowing US trade deficit, driven by record exports, signals economic strength but may face challenges from potential AI-related import surges. The post US trade deficit narrows in April as exports hit record highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto spot volume fell to $679B in April, its lowest since Oct. 2023, as retail demand weakened and exchanges faced lower activity.Crypto spot volume fell to $679B in April, its lowest since Oct. 2023, as retail demand weakened and exchanges faced lower activity.