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On May 28, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange 2026 Global Investors Conference opened in Shenzhen. The theme of the conference was "Capital Markets and Innovative Growth – Chinas Opportunities under the 15th Five-Year Plan." Liu Haoling, Vice Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), stated that the CSRC will resolutely implement the decisions and deployments of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, continuously deepen the comprehensive reform of capital market investment and financing, and systematically plan and launch more powerful reform and opening-up measures to address the "variables" of the international environment with a "constant" approach of coordinated development and win-win cooperation.Hong Kong stocks continued to decline, with the Hang Seng Index falling 2% and the Hang Seng Tech Index falling 1.23%. Tech stocks were weak, and innovative drug concepts declined. Meituan (03690.HK) fell nearly 6%, and Hansoh Pharmaceutical (03692.HK) fell 4.8%.On May 28, the 2026 Global Investors Conference, hosted by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, was held in Shenzhen. Liu Haoling, Vice Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), stated in his address that Chinas comprehensive reforms to investment and financing in the capital market have been progressing steadily and effectively, with overall market valuations remaining within a reasonable range, and foreign investors willingness to allocate to high-quality Chinese assets continuously increasing.On May 28th, the 2026 Global Investors Conference, hosted by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, was held in Shenzhen. Liu Haoling, Vice Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), stated in his address that China is a major contributor to and a stabilizing force for global economic growth, and a fertile ground for foreign investment. Since the beginning of this year, foreign capital has steadily flowed into the Chinese stock market through various channels. As of now, overseas investors hold over 4 trillion yuan in A-share market capitalization, becoming significant participants in Chinas capital market.On May 28th, European Central Bank Chief Economist Lane stated on Thursday that even if the Middle East conflict is resolved quickly, the resulting energy shock could still have a lasting impact on inflation. While historically, oil prices tend to fall back to their original levels after a surge, the current situation may be different as countries replenish their inventories or adjust their energy mix, potentially keeping energy costs high. Lane stated, "Global oil supply experienced a fairly rapid and significant drop overnight, a situation previously masked by inventories. Even as the initial energy shock begins to subside, the second wave of effects will continue for some time." Lane indicated that some policy lessons can be learned from past energy shocks, such as how rising energy costs can suddenly push up inflation and trigger "various non-linear" mechanisms, thus broadening the scope of price increases. "But this is different from the non-linear situation four years ago," when supply disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine and strong demand from the economic reopening following the COVID-19 pandemic jointly pushed up inflation. Lane stated that central banks must face any major shocks and their potential impact on inflation, but should avoid overreacting when formulating monetary policy.

Crypto Market Sell-off Delivers NFT Trading Volume Boost

Cory Russell

Apr 13, 2022 10:06


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The crypto market sell-off has aided the growth of OpenSea NFT trading volumes.


Trading volumes on OpenSea fell in February and March as the crypto market rose.


As more mainstream businesses join the NFT area, the prognosis for the NFT market remains positive.

NFTs and OpenSea had a strong start to 2022, with trade volumes reaching an all-time high in January. The upward trend provided a positive picture for the next year.


ETH trade volume reached $4.97 billion in January, according to Dune Analytics statistics. The previous all-time high for OpenSea came in August, when trade volume reached $3.42 billion.


However, the crypto market's recovery from late January lows to early April highs was underwhelming in February and March.


Conditions in the NFT market look to be improving, with the recent crypto market sell-off providing support.

Trading on OpenSea with ETH under $3,000

March saw $2.49bn in ETH-based NFT trading volumes, down from $4.97bn in January and $3.58bn in February.


ETH trading volume is at $1.30bn. A continuing ETH decline would encourage demand for NFTs, notwithstanding the lack of a straight line.


After a January low of $2,161, ETH hit $3,500 in April before slipping down to sub-$3,000. ETH has declined in 6 of 9 sessions, with ETH-based NFT trading on OpenSea returning to sub-$3,000.


Because NFT trade volumes for Polygon (MATIC) and Solana (SOL) are so small, ETH remains the major emphasis.


This month's active traders have risen. From 546,145 in January to 451,767 in March, active ETH-based NFT traders. This month, there were 281,546 active ETH-based NFT traders.


Active traders may reach January's all-time high, boosting OpenSea and NFTs.

Beyond ETH Value's Influence on Trading Volume

Competition, illegal conduct, new NFT launches, and regulatory scrutiny will all have an impact on OpenSea trading activity.


LooksRare (LOOKS) debuted in January this year, and Coinbase is ready to join the NFT field via CoinbaseNFT.


Acceptance of fiat money as a form of payment will be a last important driver for NFT transaction counts. Coinbase and Mastercard announced a cooperation at the start of the year that would enable mainstream payments for NFTs.


The ability to accept mainstream payments eliminates the need for potential NFT collectors to open digital wallets and acquire cryptocurrency under risky market circumstances. The move by Coinbase to accept Mastercard payments may drive other NFT markets to do the same.


The good news for the NFT industry is that major corporations are continuing to investigate and join the digital asset market. Investors will be watching how Solana-based NFTs work for OpenSea.


However, there are also downside concerns, such as illegal activities and increasing governmental supervision. Regulatory monitoring must be helpful rather than punishing in order to make the NFT market more accessible. The actions of regulators on NFTs may be connected to unlawful activities in the NFT sector.