21Shares launched two Crypto Assets index ETFs on November 14, namely the 21Shares FTSE Crypto 10 Index ETF and the 21Shares FTSE Crypto 10 ex-BTC Index ETF, which track the FTSE Russell Crypto Assets indices and invest in the top ten market capitalization Crypto Assets.

Golden Finance reports that FTSE Russell has announced a partnership with leading encryption Oracle Machine service provider Chainlink to bring its index and market data on-chain through Chainlink's DataLink service. This includes core indices such as Russell 1000, Russell 2000, and Russell 3000. This on-chain process means the data will be available around the clock across multiple Blockchains, supporting the tokenization of assets, ETFs, and innovations in next-generation financial products.

Jin10 reported on October 12 that October 10 was the payday for about 660,000 federal employees in the United States. However, on this payday, the U.S. government not only delayed salaries but also laid off many employees. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, announced on social media that federal government layoffs had begun. Previously, Trump and White House officials had repeatedly stated that layoffs would occur once the government shut down, and the layoffs would be concentrated in "areas leaning towards the Democrats," claiming that Democrats should be held responsible for this. However, on the 11th, another government department admitted that due to "code errors," they mistakenly laid off the wrong people.

Small-cap stocks, after experiencing a period of sluggishness, rose by 2.1% as the Fed cut interest rates, surpassing the historical high since November 2021 of the Russell 2000 index. This rise is closely related to market risk appetite and expectations of interest rate cuts.

The Russell 2000 index has recently seen a strong pump, with an increase of nearly 10%, which is twice that of the S&P 500 index. Analysts expect that over the next year, this index will continue to outperform the market, with potential gains of up to 20%, while the S&P 500 is projected at 11%. Despite this, small-cap stocks have still lagged behind large companies overall since 2020.

According to a report by Golden Finance and disclosed by Cointelegraph, the Bitcoin vault company Metaplanet has been upgraded from small-cap to mid-cap in the FTSE Russell's semi-annual review for September 2025, thus being included in the flagship index - the FTSE Japan Index. The index provider will update and adjust the index quarterly. Due to Metaplanet's strong performance in the second quarter, it has been added to the FTSE Japan Index. This index consists of mid-cap and large-cap companies listed on the Japanese exchange.

BTCS has been included in the Russell micro cap index and plans to raise 100 million USD to increase its ETH reserves, with its stock price rising over 100% in the past month. At the same time, other companies increasing their ETH reserves, such as SharpLink Gaming and GameSquare, have also performed strongly.

Golden Finance reports that the US-listed company BTCS, which adopts the Ethereum treasury strategy, announced on platform X that it has been included in the Russell Microcap Index, an authoritative benchmark index tracking the performance of small US-listed companies.

Analysis shows that Bitcoin and Ethereum have the strongest correlation with the DAX index. The correlation coefficient matrix of ETH is 0.46, which means that while there is a certain correlation, it is not strong. Bitcoin, on the other hand, has a correlation coefficient matrix of 0.85, indicating that its price is quite consistent with the movements of the DAX index. Similarly, BTC also has significant correlations with other stock market indices, with correlations of 0.7, 0.68, and 0.69 with the Russell 2000 index, S&P 500 index, and Dow Jones Industrial Average, respectively. In contrast, Ethereum is almost completely independent of these indices, with its correlation coefficient matrix being very close to zero with these indices.

According to Gate News bot, Bitcoin News reported that the digital asset investment company Strategy has officially become a new member of the Russell Top 200 Value Index.

PANews reported on June 30 that the Russell Top 200 Value Index has added a new Strategy, according to Bitcoin News.

According to Jin10 data on June 16, Paul Eitelman, Chief Investment Strategist at Russell Investments, stated that U.S. Treasury yields are at an attractive level, with the 10-year Treasury yield currently above the agency's estimated fair value. Compared to our estimated fair value of 4.1% for the 10-year Treasury, the current U.S. Treasury yields are quite appealing. Russell Investments' benchmark forecast suggests that U.S. economic growth and potential inflation will gradually slow, a trend that will ultimately provide support for the Federal Reserve (FED) to restart its rate cut policy. According to Tradeweb data, last Friday (due to the incident involving Israel attacking Iranian nuclear facilities), U.S. Treasury yields briefly fell, while current yields across various maturities have slightly risen.

Jin10 data June 16 report, Russell Investments analyst Paul Eitelman pointed out in a report that, given the impact of tariffs and geopolitical risks, the Federal Reserve may maintain interest rates unchanged throughout the summer. The global chief investment strategist stated: "Federal Reserve Chairman Powell may remain vigilant to the risks posed by tariffs and emerging conflicts in the Middle East." He noted that the Federal Reserve believes tariffs pose a downside risk to the economy, but this weakness has not yet been reflected in the data, while inflation remains stable. Eitelman stated: "We expect one, possibly two rate cuts before the end of this year."

Golden Finance reports that market data shows the Russell 2000 Index has fallen by 1.4%.

Gate News bot reported that Mercurity Fintech Holding (MFH), a New York-based fintech group, announced that it is raising $800 million to build a Bitcoin reserve. The company said the funding will support a multi-pronged strategy: acquiring Bitcoin, storing it in a blockchain-native custodial infrastructure, and integrating it into a system that includes tokenized treasury tools and staking services. This means that Mercurity is not just betting on the BTC treasury, but is also trying to transform into a "reserve structure that can generate yields and is in line with blockchain technology." The announcement comes at a time when Mercurity will be added to the Russell 2000 Index and the Russell 3000 Index.

Golden Finance reported that U.S. White House press secretary Levitt stated that Elon Musk's criticism "will not change" President Trump's support for the large-scale tax and spending bill. It is reported that Musk posted on social media platform that this massive bill is "ridiculous and filled with political manipulation." Musk stated that the bill would significantly increase the budget deficit to $2.5 trillion, placing an unbearable debt burden on American citizens. Musk had previously criticized the bill, stating that Trump's "beautiful big bill" undermined his efforts to cut costs in the Office of Management and Budget and would increase the budget deficit. Russell Vought, director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB), responded to this statement by saying that the bill would not increase the deficit and would not harm the debt. (CCTV News)

KULR Technology Group will join the Russell 3000 and Russell Microcap indices on June 30, enhancing the company's recognition among institutional investors. CEO Michael Mo stated that this initiative is expected to increase the company's visibility and Liquidity. Additionally, KULR incorporated Bitcoin into its treasury strategy last year, allowing up to 90% of cash to be allocated to BTC.

Golden Finance reported that KULR Technology Group, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange-listed company adopting a Bitcoin financial strategy, announced that it will be added to the Russell 3000 Index, expected to take effect after the U.S. market opens on June 30. According to the latest data, KULR holds approximately 800.3 BTC, with a Bitcoin return rate of 220%.

Golden Finance reports that the Russell 2000 index futures fell by 1.2%.

Odaily News Russell 2000 Index rose 3.9%, reaching a six-week high. (Jin10)

PANews, April 25th news, according to Onchain Lens citing Arkham data, a wallet address suspected to be associated with Russell Verbeeten injected 20,000 ETH into the Aave V3 protocol after three years of silence, worth approximately $35.46 million at current prices.

BlockBeats news, on April 25th, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, after being dormant for 3 years, the suspected Canadian crypto KOL Russell Verbeeten's Address provided 20,000 ETH worth 35.46 million USD to Aave V3, amounting to 35.46 million USD.

According to Gate.io News bot, monitored by @arkham, a Wallet associated with Russell Verbeeten (@rverbee) has deposited 20,000 ETH worth $35.46 million into the Aave V3 protocol after being dormant for 3 years.

Jin10 data April 10 news, on Wednesday Eastern Time, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 7.87%, the largest single-day rise since March 24, 2020. The S&P 500 index rose by 9.52%, the largest single-day rise since October 28, 2008. The Nasdaq rose by 12.16%, the largest single-day rise since January 3, 2001, and the second largest rise in history. The Russell 2000 index rose by 8.66%, the largest single-day rise since March 24, 2020.

Jin10 Data reported on April 9th that FTSE Russell stated in a statement that it will include South Korean government bonds in the FTSE World Government Bond Index (WGBI) starting from April 2026, with the timeline pushed back from November 2025. FTSE Russell stated that South Korean government bonds will be gradually included in the index over a shorter period of eight months, completing in November 2026, and that this decision was made based on feedback from index stakeholders.

J.P. Morgan pointed out that the probability of recession for the Russell 2000 Index has reached 79%, while the probabilities for the S&P 500 Index and base metals are 62% and 68%, respectively. Despite the economic pressures, the investment-grade credit market remains optimistic, with a recession probability of only 25%.

Jin10 Data reported on April 5 that this week, the S&P 500 index fell by 9.08%, the Nasdaq index fell by 10.02%, and the Dow Jones index fell by 7.86%. The Russell 2000 small-cap index fell by 9.70%.

Golden Finance reports that the Russell 2000 Index has fallen by 4.5% and is about to enter a Bear Market.

Ameriprise Financial Chief Economist Russell Price expects the overall PCE to rise 0.3% month-on-month in December, and the core PCE to rise 0.2%. In the coming months, the core PCE is expected to continue to decline, but sticky service prices still pose upward pressure on the index. It is expected that the Fed will cut interest rates by 25 basis points at the June meeting.

JPMorgan analysts found that since the outbreak, the correlation between BTC and small-cap tech stocks has been the highest, especially strong in the Russell 2000 tech zone. The high correlation between BTC and small-cap tech stocks is due to the encryption industry's reliance on venture capital and the fact that blockchain innovation is usually concentrated in small and medium-sized tech companies. When the tech industry experiences significant market adjustments, the correlation between BTC and tech stocks will become more significant.

On December 19th, Jin10 Data reported that New Zealand's GDP fell by 1.0% in the third quarter, and the economy has entered a slump. Henry Russell, economist at ANZ Bank, stated that for the next monetary policy meeting at the end of February next year, the market is now weighing whether the Reserve Bank of New Zealand will cut interest rates by 50 basis points or 75 basis points, instead of 25 basis points or 50 basis points. Considering the obvious rebound in high-frequency data, ANZ Bank still leans towards a 50 basis point interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. However, any dovish surprises in future data could lead to a 75 basis point interest rate cut.

JFR Group's small-cap strategist predicts that in the coming years, small-cap companies in the US with a market capitalization between 250 million and 2 billion dollars will outperform large-cap stocks. Despite the poor performance of small-cap stocks in the past 8 years, factors such as strong profit growth prospects, relatively low valuations, and a loose interest rate environment will drive small-cap stocks back to a rising trend. The Russell 2000 index is expected to rise by 13.5%.

On December 4th, FTSE Russell spokesperson Hayley released the Jinshi data.

On November 19, the Russell 2000 index futures fell 1%, Dow Jones futures fell 0.57%, S&P 500 index futures fell 0.48%, and Nasdaq futures fell 0.48%.

Jinshi Data News on November 14th, Daniela Russell, Strategy Director of Intrerest Rate at HSBC UK, stated in a report that the market may underestimate the scale and speed of the interest rate cuts by the Bank of England. According to Refinitiv data, the market expects the Bank of England to cut interest rates by 56 basis points by the end of 2025. HSBC economists, on the other hand, expect the Bank of England to cut interest rates 6 times by 2025, with each cut being 25 basis points. "However, due to uncertainties and considering the gradual approach taken by the Bank of England, it may take some time for it to truly stabilize,"

NFL player Okung bought 240 BTC with half a year's salary, which is now worth over $20.9 million. He has previously stated that he will not sell BTC, but has not disclosed his latest investment plans.

After Trump's election, traders have been buying risk assets ETFs, with the net inflows of funds into US stock exchange-traded funds reaching about $18 billion this week, 16 times the daily average, reflecting the "Trump trade". Among them, iShares Russell 2000 ETF saw the largest single-day inflow in 17 years, and SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF set a single-day inflow record, with fund inflows tracking financial stocks reaching $1.6 billion, all influenced by the expectation of Trump's relaxation of bank and Crypto Assets regulation.

The Republican Party is expected to lock in a majority in the Senate, with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures both rising by 1.1%, while Russell 2000 futures have increased by over 2%; the 10-year Treasury yield has risen to 4.4%. Despite tax advantages, people are still concerned about the impact of Trump's tariff policy on future rise expectations and profit margins.

Golden Finance reported that the Russell 2000 index continues to pump, with the increase expanding to 1.1%.

FTSE Russell will include India's sovereign bonds in the Emerging Markets Government Bond Index from September 2025, which will attract billions of dollars into the local bond market. At the same time, South Korean government bonds will be included in the FTSE Global Government Bond Index, accounting for 2.22%, and will take effect from November 2025. Previously, Morgan Stanley and Bloomberg Index Services had already included India's sovereign bonds in their indices.

Jinshi data, September 30th news, South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mook said that South Korea has met all the conditions required to be included in the key global bond index. Choi Sang-mook said before meeting with South Korean Central Bank Governor Lee Chang-ryong that if South Korea is included in the FTSE Russell World Government Bond Index, the process of inclusion will be gradual.