ULTRA QUANT · GLOBAL MARKETS ROUNDUP
July 24, 2026
Pre-Market Edition
As markets prepare for trading, today’s roundup highlights a mix of corporate compliance challenges, strategic shifts in digital assets, and critical economic indicators shaping global policy. Regulatory actions and key corporate moves are at the forefront, alongside persistent inflation concerns influencing commodity markets.
SOURCE · Vietnam Investment Review – Vir
Fly E Group Notified of Nasdaq Non-Compliance
Electric vehicle manufacturer Fly E Group, a Nasdaq-listed entity, has received an official notification indicating non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). This rule typically pertains to maintaining certain financial or operational standards required for continued listing on the exchange.
SOURCE · Home – Bitcoinworld.co.in
KULR Technology Transfers $9.5M in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime
NYSE-listed KULR Technology, previously known for an aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, has transferred 145.8 BTC, valued at approximately $9.45 million, to Coinbase Prime. This move, reported by blockchain analytics firm EmberCN, signifies a further reduction in the company’s digital asset holdings and suggests a potential shift in its financial strategy.
SOURCE · Fool
Stripe’s Reported $53 Billion Bid for PayPal Could Reshape Fintech
Reports are circulating that Stripe intends to acquire PayPal for an estimated $53 billion, a development that could dramatically alter the landscape of financial technology. Such a significant merger is anticipated to have notable implications for crypto investors and could specifically impact the primary venues for stablecoin transactions.
“This fintech acquisition could change the main venues for stablecoin flows.”
SOURCE · Pr Newswire Apac
MaxsMaking Inc. Faces Nasdaq Delisting Determination
MaxsMaking Inc., a producer of customized consumer goods, has received a Staff Delisting Determination from Nasdaq, signifying the exchange’s decision to delist the company’s securities. This follows a temporary trading suspension by the SEC in late 2025, with Nasdaq exercising its discretionary authority due to concerns about potential third-party misconduct impacting the stock. The company plans to request a hearing to appeal the decision, which will temporarily stay the delisting, though trading remains halted.
SOURCE · Forexlive
Singapore’s MAS Expected to Hold Policy Amid Mild Inflation and Strong GDP
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is widely expected to maintain its current monetary policy settings at its review on July 27, according to a Reuters poll. Despite strong second-quarter GDP growth of 5.7% and rising energy costs from Middle East tensions, most economists believe that core inflation, at 1.6% in June, remains within the MAS’s target range of 1.5% to 2.5% for 2026, mitigating the need for further tightening at this time.
SOURCE · Bitcoin News
Goldman Sachs CEO Endorses CLARITY Act Amid Senate Crypto Debate
David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, has publicly advocated for the advancement of the CLARITY Act, a proposed federal crypto framework. His endorsement comes as the Senate remains divided over a revised crypto market structure bill, highlighting ongoing disagreements among lawmakers regarding stablecoin rewards, regulatory oversight, and ethical guidelines.
SOURCE · Investing Australia
Scribe Therapeutics Sets IPO Price at $15 Per Share on Nasdaq
Scribe Therapeutics has announced the pricing of its initial public offering on the Nasdaq exchange at $15 per share. This establishes the debut valuation for the biotechnology company as it enters the public market to raise capital.
SOURCE · Shanghai Metals Market
SHFE Zinc Declines Amid Renewed Inflation Fears
Overnight, SHFE zinc futures reversed their gains and began to fall, driven by resurfacing inflation concerns fueled by escalating geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East. This downward pressure was exacerbated by an increase in China’s social zinc inventory and persistent poor consumption, leading to range-bound price fluctuations.
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