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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that the central bank is closely watching financial markets for signals on inflation expectations and investor confidence in the U.S., amid rising bond yields and a weakening dollar. Kashkari said it is “hard to get a read of what’s happening underneath,” noting that recent market moves reflect both economic uncertainty and shifting investor sentiment toward the U.S. as a global investment destination. The Federal Reserve official acknowledged a potential uptick in short-term inflation expectations and said the central bank’s priority remains preventing those near-term concerns from embedding…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Early Solana backers bet big on Lightchain AI, a $0.00712 presale token fusing crypto and AI with breakout buzz. Early investors renowned for accurately forecasting Solana’s explosive rise to $258 have now turned attention to a new contender shaking up the crypto space — Lightchain AI. With $18.9 million already raised during its ongoing presale and a current price of $0.00712, Lightchain AI is quietly gaining traction among analysts and retail investors alike. Unlike traditional altcoins, this emerging project…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. After Bitcoin’s wild ride past $100k and back, investors hungry for bigger, faster gains are turning to altcoins like Yeti Ouro, a GameFi-powered token with massive upside potential. Bitcoin’s journey in the crypto space has always been wild. After hitting record highs above $100,000 in late 2024, Bitcoin’s price (BTC) entered 2025 with a pullback, and investors are wondering if it can get back to the top.  While some analysts are still bullish on BTC’s long-term growth, more and…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP eyes $12.50 by 2028 per Standard Chartered, but recent volatility pushes investors toward alternatives like XY Miners. The cryptocurrency market has been experiencing significant volatility this week, with many tokens seeing double-digit price drops. Despite the market downturn, Ripple (XRP) has been in the spotlight due to a bold prediction from banking giant Standard Chartered, which predicts that the price of Ripple’s native token, XRP, could rise significantly in the coming years. Following recent legal victories and technological…

Balancer has deployed its v3 protocol on Avalanche, marking another expansion into one of the fastest-growing DeFi ecosystems.  The move aims to unlock new liquidity opportunities for developers, liquidity providers, and institutional players, while reinforcing Avalanche’s (AVAX) position as a hub for decentralized finance and tokenized real-world assets. First launched in December, Balancer v3 introduces several enhancements, including Boosted Pools and a Hooks Framework that allows developers to customize liquidity behavior, according to a release shared with crypto.news. These upgrades give LPs more control, enabling new trading strategies and pool designs. Balancer’s governance vote This decision followed a governance vote…

A newly introduced New York State Assembly bill aims to allow state agencies to accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment.  Assembly Bill A7788, sponsored by Assemblymember Clyde Vanel, proposes that agencies may begin accepting Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and Bitcoin Cash for fines, taxes, rent, and other payments owed to the state. Filed on April 10, 2025, the bill would amend the State Finance Law by adding Section 4-b, granting agencies the authority to enter into agreements with crypto issuers or payment providers.  These agreements would define how payments are processed and the conditions under which the…

Lomond School declares parents can pay tuition fees in Bitcoin starting from Autumn, in a landmark move that makes it the first school in the U.K to accept Bitcoin payments. According to a report on the Independent School Management site, the co-educational boarding school has become the first school in the U.K. to accept Bitcoin (BTC) for tuition fees. Located in the Scottish town of Helensburgh, the school provides education for students aged three until 18 years old. In order to make BTC an acceptable payment option, Lomond School has partnered with Bitcoin payment provider Musqet and the FCA-regulated virtual…

The Real World Asset tokenization industry is growing, attracting major players like Franklin Templeton, BlackRock, and Blackstone. Cryptocurrencies in the space have performed well over the past few months, with their total market capitalization soaring to over $30 billion. Mantra (OM), a popular cryptocurrency, has become the second-largest RWA coin after Chainlink (LINK). Its token has surged by 640% over the last 12 months, giving it a market cap of over $6 billion. Crypto.news recently spoke with Patrick Mullin, Mantra’s CEO, about its newly launched ecosystem fund, the token’s performance, and the future of Real World Asset tokenization. Congratulations on…

The US dollar index crashed to its lowest level since April 2022 as the trade war between China and the US escalated and jitters in the bond market continued. The DXY index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of developed-world currencies like the euro, sterling, and Japanese yen, dropped to $99—down 10% from its highest point this year. This crash came after China announced its retaliatory tariffs against the United States. All US goods entering the country will now face a universal 125% tariff. Beijing made this announcement after the US imposed a 145% levy on most Chinese goods.…

As Bitcoin falls and volatility spreads, Schiff sees the end. But with the S&P now mirroring BTC’s behavior, is Bitcoin really failing? Bitcoin “dies” again Peter Schiff has long been one of Bitcoin’s (BTC) most vocal critics. Over the years, he has maintained that the asset lacks intrinsic value, that its price is driven purely by speculation, and that it would collapse in the face of a real economic crisis.  Bitcoin was born out of the financial crisis of 2008. Ironically, the financial crisis of 2025 will kill it.— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) April 10, 2025 On Apr. 11, he reiterated…