Author: Isabella Taylor
Austan Goolsbee has warned the Federal Reserve may need to keep interest rates on hold until 2027 if the Iran war keeps oil prices high and inflation stuck above target. Summary Chicago Fed chief Austan Goolsbee says rate cuts might not arrive until 2027 if oil stays elevated. War‑driven energy prices threaten the Fed’s path back to 2% inflation and could even force fresh hikes. Markets that once priced multiple 2026 cuts now face a longer “higher for longer” regime. Austan Goolsbee has warned the Federal Reserve may need to keep interest rates on hold until 2027 if the Iran…
The PI network is heading toward its most consequential technical upgrade yet as Protocol 23 prepares to go live on May 18, bringing smart contracts, real-world asset tokenization, and AI App Studio integration that analysts say could shift how institutional investors view the project. Summary Protocol 23 is built on Stellar technology that has already implemented the same features, meaning Pi’s transition is expected to be smoother and more stable than a typical greenfield smart contract rollout on a new blockchain. Beyond smart contracts, the upgrade adds .pi domains for unique user and app identities, pushes Pi Browser into deeper…
ETH derivatives open interest jumps 11.59% in 24 hours to $34.165B, with Binance, Gate, Bybit and OKX carrying most of the leverage as traders pile into Ethereum. Summary ETH total derivatives open interest jumps 11.59% in 24 hours to $34.165 billion. Binance leads with $7.416 billion in ETH OI, followed by Gate, Bybit and OKX. Surge echoes March’s leveraged build‑up that pushed ETH OI above $30 billion. Ethereum’s derivatives market has lit up again, with total ETH contract open interest jumping 11.59% in the past 24 hours to $34.165 billion as traders add fresh leverage across major venues. According to…
The bitcoin price surged more than 5 percent Tuesday morning to touch $74,901 before settling around $74,400, its highest level since March 17, after Trump signaled Iran may be interested in resuming peace talks and CENTCOM clarified the naval blockade would not impede non-Iranian shipping through the Strait. Summary Bloomberg reported bitcoin climbed to $74,901 at 8:30 AM Singapore time before paring to around $74,400, while Ether rose 5 percent to $2,370 and XRP gained alongside the broader crypto market rally. The rally was triggered by Trump’s comments suggesting Iran had expressed interest in returning to negotiations, combined with CENTCOM’s…
The CLARITY Act entered what analysts are calling a do-or-die window Tuesday as the Senate returned from Easter recess with roughly 14 working days before midterm politics consume the calendar and the biggest piece of US crypto legislation in history risks dying on the floor. Summary Senator Bill Hagerty confirmed the bill will go before the Senate Banking Committee in the current work period, and Senator Lummis separately confirmed a late-April markup target, but Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott has not yet announced a date. If the committee does not move by late April, the bill faces a Memorial Day…
Revised PARITY Act would exempt everyday regulated stablecoin payments from capital gains, aligning them with cash-like transactions in the U.S. tax code. Summary Revised Digital Asset PARITY Act would shield everyday regulated stablecoin payments from capital gains tax. Proposal aligns “regulated payment stablecoins” with foreign currency rules while tightening wash-sale rules for other crypto. USDC and USDT transactions are currently treated as taxable disposals under IRS guidance. Under a new draft of the Digital Asset PARITY Act in Washington, gains on everyday payments made with regulated dollar-pegged stablecoins could be ignored for tax purposes, a shift that would make routine…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. This is an interview with Jonathan Levin, the co-founder and CEO of Chainalysis, a leading blockchain data platform used by over 1,500 government agencies and financial institutions to track cryptocurrency transactions and combat illicit activity conducted by Selva Ozelli exclusively for crypto.news. Jonathan Levin officially assumed the role of CEO in December 2024, succeeding fellow co-founder Michael Gronage. Under his leadership, Chainalysis has recently focused on expanding its presence in regions like Tel Aviv and Dubai, while ramping up M&A activity with acquisitions like Transposer. Before becoming CEO,…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Nexo partners with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reinforcing the company’s expansion in South America. Summary Nexo partners with Argentina’s national team as regional digital asset sponsor ahead of 2026 World Cup The deal strengthens Nexo’s expansion in Argentina following Buenbit acquisition and local hub launch Nexo and AFA formalize partnership in Buenos Aires, marking push into South American crypto market BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, April 14, 2026 — Nexo, the premier digital…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Gurhan Kiziloz credits Nexus International’s $1.2B growth to “brutal simplicity” strategy. Summary Gurhan Kiziloz credits Nexus International’s $1.2B revenue to simple, streamlined management strategy The founder maintains 100% ownership, rejecting VC to retain control and creative independence Self-funded growth model enables faster decisions and operational flexibility across company units Gurhan Kiziloz attributes Nexus International‘s growth to $1.2 billion in annual revenue to what he terms brutal simplicity in management and operations. The Turkish-British entrepreneur maintains 100% ownership of the…
Ethereum price rose over 9% on Tuesday amid a broader market rally fueled by renewed hopes of a more stable U.S.-Iran ceasefire soon. Summary Ethereum rose over 9% to a 10-week high of $2,393, driven by improving risk sentiment tied to a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Strong institutional demand, including Bitmine’s continued ETH accumulation and $123.5M in short liquidations, supported the rally. A breakout from a descending channel signals a potential move toward $3,400, with $2,500 as the next key resistance level. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price rose 9.2% to a 10-week high of $2,393 on Tuesday, extending…