US Jobless Claims and Philly Fed Index Due as Crypto Projects Mark Key Events

The US economy is set for a flurry of releases this week, with key data points in employment and manufacturing expected to shed light on the health of the recovery. The Labor Department will publish its weekly initial jobless claims, a closely watched metric that gauges the pace of hiring. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Fed's manufacturing index for September will provide insight into industry activity.

On the cryptocurrency front, DigiByte is marking Global Timelock Day, an event aimed at enhancing security and trust within its network. Cronos is also launching its global app, while Zcash begins a vote on coinholder grants.