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The Fed kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 3.75% at its March meeting, in line with expectations. Market expectations were also that the rate would remain at this level. Federal Reserve officials maintained their previous forecasts for the monetary policy path in the published economic projections. Accordingly, the bank did not change its expectation of one interest rate cut in 2026 and another in 2027. This indicates that the Fed is continuing its “long-term high interest rate” approach. The decision text also included assessments of the labor market. The Fed noted that employment growth remained weak, while the unemployment…

India’s tax authorities are now cracking down on crypto traders. The Income Tax Department has begun sending Section 148A notices for FY 2021–22, targeting unreported crypto transactions. With exchanges, bank records, and PAN data under review, many traders could face reassessments and pressure to explain hidden profits. Are you on their radar? Check it out! Why Crypto Users Are Receiving India Crypto Tax Notices? The notices are being triggered after the tax department began scanning trading data through its Insight Portal and risk engines. These systems compare PAN-linked KYC information, exchange transactions, bank movements, and ITR filings. If mismatches appear,…

Bitget has launched IPO Prime, a new product that gives eligible users access to tokenized pre-IPO offerings through a subscription model. The first asset under the program is preSPAX, a digital instrument tied to the economic performance of SpaceX. Bitget is moving into tokenized private market access with a product that aims to bring pre-IPO exposure closer to retail users, not just institutions and private wealth circles. The exchange said Friday that its new offering, called IPO Prime, will begin with preSPAX, a digital asset linked to the economic performance of SpaceX. The private rocket company is currently valued at…

TitanRWA, a blockchain-based RWA tokenization platform, has partnered with GoldFinger, a blockchain entity for gold’s tokenization into digital assets. The partnership aims to connect conventional gold markets via the swiftly rising on-chain financial network. As TitanRWA’s official announcement on X, the development merges the expertise of both entities to unlock exclusive opportunities that will benefit investors looking for digital asset yield and stability. So, the development underscores the growing demand for asset-backed and secure solutions within the wider DeFi sector. 🎉Exciting Partnership Announcement🤝🥳We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with @GoldFingerRWA 🪙#GoldFinger is an institutional-grade RWA platform focused on…

As expected, the Fed decided to keep interest rates unchanged. Now all eyes will be on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s press conference, scheduled for 9:30 PM (UTC+3, 2:30 PM ET). The meeting took place amid weak February employment data and sharp fluctuations in oil markets due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Market expectations were largely focused on the Fed keeping its policy interest rate unchanged. However, more than the decision itself, the economic projections and forward-looking guidance that the Fed will release will be decisive for investors. The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions have a wide-ranging…

Former Biden economic advisers Ryan Cummings and Jared Bernstein would have you believe the decline in bitcoin’s price from its 2025 peak somehow vindicates their administration’s approach to cryptocurrency. A masterclass in selective memory, their February 26 New York Times opinion pieceomits the most consequential fact about Biden-era crypto policy: it was not a reasoned regulatory framework. The authors credit the Biden administration with “increasingly aggressive regulatory efforts to curb scams and fraud.” This framing is extraordinary, given what happened on their watch. FTX grew to enormous scale during the Biden administration. Sam Bankman-Fried was a top Democratic donor and…

Getting listed on a major crypto exchange used to feel like a big moment. But new data shows that for most tokens, it’s only the beginning of a tough journey. A recent industry report reveals that only about 32% of newly listed tokens actually rise in price shortly after launch on major exchanges. That means most tokens fail to deliver gains even in their early days. Early Gains Fade Quickly Among the top exchanges, South Korea’s Upbit stands out, with about 67% of its newly listed tokens still in profit after 30 days. However, it lists fewer tokens compared to…

Filecoin, a blockchain-based storage ecosystem, has collaborated with Lighthouse, a perpetual decentralized storage platform. In this respect, Filecoin has introduced the one-time payment model for perpetual storage on-chain. As Filecoin disclosed in its official social media announcement, this integration removes the requirement for repeated monthly charges commonly used in conventional cloud storage mechanisms. Hence, the move targets to benefit consumers tackling AI datasets, mission-critical records, and archives. With @LighthouseWeb3, you pay once for permanent storage on Filecoin: provider selection, deal aggregation, and renewals handled automatically. For AI datasets, archives, and critical records, that’s a fundamentally different cost structure than monthly…

The crypto market sell-off since October hasn’t deterred institutional investors, with a new survey showing most plan to increase exposure to digital assets in the coming year. According to a January survey of 351 institutional investors conducted by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon, 73% of respondents said they plan to increase their allocations of digital assets in 2026, while 74% expect crypto prices to rise over the next 12 months. Two-thirds of respondents said exchange-traded products (ETPs) and other regulated vehicles have become their preferred way to gain exposure, reflecting growing familiarity with these instruments and a broader shift toward regulated access…

A crypto whale has opened a massive short position on oil, totaling around $74.66 million. This is not a routine trade—it reflects strong conviction that oil prices could move lower in the near term. This is insane!Whale 0x9D32 is heavily shorting #oil, with total positions reaching $74.66M.• 39,900 xyz:CL($37.95M)• 39,000 xyz:BRENTOIL($36.71M)Liquidation prices:• xyz:CL: $141.23• xyz:BRENTOIL: $141.6https://t.co/d2VesjL03D pic.twitter.com/BayA96zwvV — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) April 10, 2026 The position is split across two major contracts: crude oil and Brent oil, each accounting for roughly half of the exposure. By targeting both benchmarks, the trader is effectively betting on a broader decline in global oil…