Iran: Bitcoin as a tool of resistance

In Iran, resistance also involves cryptocurrencies: where the national currency is worthless, Bitcoin is a tool for survival

Iran is experiencing a period of internal revolution. At the end of December, mass demonstrations erupted against the country’s governing regime, which had triggered an unprecedented economic crisis. Here, Bitcoin is a tool of resistance.

What is happening in Iran? The context between inflation and repression

Iran is facing an extremely complex internal situation, with mass protests and outbreaks of civil war, often violently repressed. It all began around 28 December, when a group of protesters, mostly traders from the bazaars of the capital Tehran, took to the streets to protest against the Islamic regime.

The protests are mainly focused on the economic situation: with annual inflation at 40% and the price of necessities skyrocketing, the Islamic Republic of Iran is in the midst of an unprecedented financial crisis. Since 7 January, the rial, the national currency, has been officially valued at 0 (zero) euros.

A few days later, what seemed like a localised street movement took on a national dimension, reflecting widespread discontent.

At the same time, repression is becoming increasingly intense: the number of deaths is rising, although we do not know the exact number, and the regime is blocking access to the internet nationwide.

At the time of writing, the government led by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is in serious difficulty: many analysts consider this one of its weakest moments since 1979, when the previous ruler, the Shah of Persia, was overthrown. On the other hand, the violence of the Iranian security forces against the demonstrators testifies to their desire to stifle dissent and maintain control.

Iran and Bitcoin: what do the on-chain data say?

In Iran, Bitcoin serves as a means of survival and, by extension, as a form of resistance. This is according to Chainalysis’ report, in the section entitled ‘Inside Iran’s Growing £7.8 Billion Crypto Ecosystem’. What is the on-chain picture? What can be deduced? In the words of the report, ‘the most recent data available to us reveals a significant change in on-chain behaviour during the current mass protest movement‘.

Methodology

To reach this conclusion, the Chainalysis team of analysts examined both the average amount transacted – i.e. withdrawn from exchanges – in dollars and the number of transactions from exchanges to wallets, both daily. In addition, to attribute changes to specific events, the analysis was divided into two periods: “before the protest (1 November – 27 December)” and “during the protest (28 December – 8 January, the day of the internet blackout)“. Finally, transactions were divided into categories: small withdrawals (under £100), medium (under £1,000), large (under £10,000) and very large (under £100,000).

Results

Comparing the period “before the protest” with that “during the protest“, a substantial difference in on-chain behaviour emerges, to quote Chainalysis’ thesis.

During the protest, the £1- £100 range saw a 111% increase in exchange withdrawals and a 111% increase in transactions compared with the pre-protest period. The situation was different for the ranges between £101 and £1,000 and between £1,001 and £10,000, where the growth was even more pronounced: in terms of withdrawals, the former recorded an increase of 228%, the latter 236%; in terms of the number of transactions, however, the £101-£1,000 bracket ‘stopped’ at +128%, while the £1,001-£10,000 bracket saw an expansion of 262%.

What does all this mean?

This behaviour, according to Chainalysis, represents a logical and rational response to the collapse of the Iranian rial, which, as noted, is currently worth absolutely nothing.

Bitcoin, amid this chaos, has taken on the role of a lifeboat on a sinking ship. Bitcoin is the alternative asset that has allowed Iranians to protect their savings from the nefarious policies of a bloody regime. But there is more.

“Bitcoin’s role in this crisis,” the analysts conclude, “goes beyond simple capital protection: for many Iranians, it has become an element of resistance, providing liquidity and freedom of choice in an increasingly restrictive economic environment.”This is thanks to its decentralised, anti-censorship and self-custodial nature.

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Diversification: what it is and why it is important

Diversification is one of the fundamental concepts of investing, even though too many people dismiss it. But what is it? And why is it so important?

Diversification is a fundamental principle that should guide the investment strategy of anyone who wants to enter the world of crypto. It is a concept that belongs to traditional finance, but one that has accompanied humanity throughout the entire process of civilisation. In this article, we will try to answer two questions that are as simple as they are comprehensive: what is diversification? And why is it so important?

Diversification: what is it and what does it mean?

In finance, diversification is defined as a strategy or fundamental principle for minimising risk: in concrete terms, it means spreading financial resources across a diverse range of assets, rather than concentrating capital on a single investment. The prime example, the timeless classic used by those who want to explain this concept in a simple way, is that of eggs in a basket. More precisely, the phrase ‘don’t put all your eggs in one basket!‘, accompanied by an index that swings back and forth, solemn as an oracle.

Joking aside, the comparison is apt: diversification means avoiding putting all your eggs in the same basket. The reason is simple: if all your eggs are in one basket and, unfortunately, it slips out of your hands, you’ll end up with an inedible omelette. In other words, you would have lost everything. But if the same number of eggs had been wisely distributed across several baskets, you would have lost the contents of one of them, preserving the rest. Similarly, as you can easily understand, spreading your investments across several different assets greatly reduces the risk of losing everything in one fell swoop. And your portfolio will thank you for it.

If you think about it, as we mentioned in the introduction, this rule has been around for centuries, since the dawn of civilisation. As early as the Neolithic period, communities raised several types of livestock at the same time – including cows, sheep and goats – in order to have different qualities of food and material resources available, but also to prevent, for example, a single disease from wiping out all their animals. Even during the Middle Ages, farmers understood the importance of growing several types of cereals using a three-year rotation system. The advantages were obvious: improved soil fertility, increased overall production and reduced risk of famine, as losses caused by a bad harvest were offset by the others.

Among other things, diversification also determines our diet. Obviously, it would be wonderful to eat pizza every day, but it is essential to alternate with healthier, more boring foods to avoid digging our own graves. In short, if diversification guides every aspect of human life, why shouldn’t it do the same for our investments?

Diversification: why is it important?

Diversification, as previously explained, is an essential criterion from a conservative perspective, i.e. risk reduction. At this point, one might rightly object: ‘I don’t care about risk, I want to put all my money on that meme coin and become a millionaire in three days’. Fair enough, but this is not investing, it is gambling, and the chances of winning when gambling are extremely low. Returning to investing, diversification also makes sense from a profit perspective, as it allows you to avoid missing out on the asset or assets of the decade.

Let’s take a concrete example from the internet megatrend of the early 2000s, just after the dot-com bubble burst. At that time, the main use case for the internet was search, and Google was the undisputed king. You could have legitimately thought that the Californian company was the only horse worth betting on, as it dominated almost non-existent competition. Today, that choice would have undoubtedly proven you right, as Google’s share price has grown by more than 6,000%, but you would have kicked yourself. Why? Because by viewing the internet as a tool designed exclusively for online search, you would have missed out on other companies such as Netflix and Amazon, which have outperformed Google by carving out their own slice of the market.

Diversifying in the crypto world

Diversification in the world of cryptocurrencies follows the dynamics of the example just described: it depends on how you understand blockchain and its use cases. Bitcoin is, without a doubt, the dominant player in this world, as it alone accounts for more than 64% of the market. However, its usefulness is ‘limited’ – for now – to payments and being a store of value, although BTCFi could show promise. So, if you believe that blockchain will not go beyond Bitcoin, then it makes sense to invest everything in it, at your own risk.

It is undeniable, however, that blockchain is slowly but surely making its way into other strategic sectors, and the future could hold surprises in this regard. The key point is to take a step back and look at the situation as a whole: don’t focus on the present so as not to be misled by heuristics and cognitive biases but, as the philosopher Baruch Spinoza would say, consider things sub specie aeternitatis – in the light of eternity – in an absolute and universal sense. This is precisely what diversification means: avoiding overexposure to a single cryptocurrency, both to reduce risk and to avoid missing out on huge opportunities such as Ethereum, which rose by 1,880% between 1 January 2020 and 1 January 2025.

Clearly, in order to invest wisely, you need to keep up to date and stay on top of what is happening in this constantly evolving world. Our impartial advice is to subscribe to our Telegram and WhatsApp channels or directly below, so that you can receive all the relevant news every day, ready and packaged for you!

The price forecasts in this article are based on sources believed to be reliable, but do not guarantee the market’s future performance. They do not constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Investing in crypto-assets involves risks, including the potential loss – even total – of the invested capital. Users are required to conduct independent evaluations before making economic and/or investment decisions and to consult their own specialised financial advisor.

February 4, 2026February 11, 2026

Young (YNG) economic model: buyback in February

In February 2026, the first YNG buyback begins. Discover how we intend to anchor the value of the token to the growth of the ecosystem.

In February 2026, we officially activate the economic model of YNG. The fundamental step of this phase is the launch of the first official buyback, an operation designed to directly link the commercial growth of the platform to the health of the token. This milestone marks the evolution of Young Platform toward its current mission: building a solid infrastructure that unites traditional and decentralized finance.

However, to understand the scope of this change, it is necessary to dismantle one of the most persistent myths in the sector: the idea that the most effective way to grow an asset is “burning” and the digital scarcity connected to it. Discover everything about the YNG buyback and its economic model, and delve into the details of the reasons that led us to prefer this setup.

Beyond the burn myth: YNG as a capital asset

To design a truly sustainable tokenomics, we must first stop looking at digital assets only through the lens of “currencies.” In the crypto sector, the almost obsessive tendency toward burning stems from the fact that tokens are mistakenly treated as if they were currencies (like the dollar or the euro). In that case, the only way to counteract inflation and devaluation caused by the uncontrolled issuance of money by central banks is, theoretically, to forcibly reduce its supply, even if this never actually happens. But YNG is not a currency or a coin; it is an utility token.

Conceptually, YNG belongs to the category of capital: it is more similar to equity than to currency. Its fundamental value does not derive from a bureaucratically imposed scarcity, but rather from the ability to reintroduce the wealth generated by Young Platform’s real services—such as staking, the debit card, and banking activities—back into the system.

From this perspective, destroying tokens would be a technical contradiction: it would be as if a startup decided to burn its own shares instead of using them to attract liquidity, finance growth, or reward those who support the project. While the burn model limits itself to reducing supply in a vacuum, our system uses repurchases to actively fuel the market.

The value flows fueling the system

The monthly budget allocated to this operation does not arise from speculative assumptions, but from real and measurable revenue flows generated by the entire ecosystem. The revenue sources fueling this engine are:

Staking Fees: the fees paid for the feature that allows users to receive rewards on the cryptos they hold on our platform.
DEX pool fees: the fees generated by our liquidity pools (such as YNG/WETH and YNG/USDC on Uniswap).
Card transaction fees: the 0.15% generated by every single expenditure made with the Young Platform debit card.
Step Contribution: 50% of the value of the YNG issued by the Step app (up to a maximum of €5,000 monthly).

How the model works: alternation between buyback and liquidity

The mechanism aims to maintain the balance of the ecosystem through a strategic alternation between repurchase and pool rebalancing, following a bimonthly logic. Let’s look at a practical example describing how the model will act over the next two months.

February – buyback focus: the first month is dedicated to the repurchase of YNG directly from the market using the euros derived from the features listed above. This buying pressure directly reflects the commercial growth of the platform and accumulates tokens in the treasury.
March – focus on liquidity: since the buyback could unbalance the reserves, next month the primary activity will be the injection of new liquidity into the decentralized pools. This increases market depth, making YNG exchangeable with greater ease and reducing volatility.
Rollover: the repurchased YNG are not burned but return to the Treasury to fuel subsequent cycles. If there is a remaining Euro budget, this enhances the buyback; if there are remaining tokens, these enhance the liquidity of the following month.

Conclusions: building instead of burning

At Young Platform, we have chosen a different path from many crypto projects, one more oriented toward real capitalization. While burning simply reduces supply (often without a real impact), our model uses repurchases to ensure that the ecosystem is always liquid and solid. We are excited to start this engine in February.

However, we will maintain a dynamic approach: we reserve the right to calibrate this mechanism based on the real evolution of the market and the depth of the pools. We will always act with the necessary prudence to ensure long-term sustainability. The future of YNG is not being “burned,” but built day after day, transaction after transaction.

Information regarding the YNG Token is for informational purposes only. The Token does not represent a financial instrument. The purchase and use of the YNG Token involve risks and must be carefully evaluated. This does not constitute a solicitation for investment, nor a public offering under Italian Legislative Decree no. 58/1998.

February 2, 2026February 11, 2026

Token YNG: Q4 2025 Report

Token Young (YNG): updates and news Q4 2025

What happened? What are the next steps?

The YNG token report for Q4 2025. What happened in a 2025 full of news? What are the next steps to take? What happened in the last quarter? What were all the goals achieved in 2025? What awaits us in 2026, a decisive year for our future? How many YNG tokens were issued, bought, and sold, and what are the next steps to take?

Young Platform’s 2026

2025 was not just the year of the breakthrough we promised: it was the year in which we redefined our horizon. Twelve months ago, our roadmap was an ambitious outline; today, it has become the backbone of an ecosystem unparalleled in Italy. We did not limit ourselves to following a pre-established path; we chose to evolve at the pace the market requires.

As Peter Thiel teaches in the famous Zero to One, true progress does not lie in copying what exists, but in going from zero to one, creating something entirely new. Aiming high allowed us, despite missing a few intermediate targets, to reach an unimaginable position compared to the start.

The most radical evolution concerns the payment account and the debit card. Officially released in November for the Platinum Club and contest winners, the rollout will begin for the other Clubs in the second week of February.

What will you find in this Report? As the title suggests, the protagonist is the Young token (YNG). After years of construction, 2025 marked its consecration. The listing on Uniswap sparked the most explosive expansion phase in its history.

And then? Much more: from the contests that accompanied us to the launch of the card, to the birth of a new Club, today the privileged gateway to our ecosystem. Finally, an institutional milestone: the official filing of the MiCA license application. You will find the details of this journey and the next strategic steps in the Q4 2025 Quarterly Report. As always, the most exclusive content is reserved for Club members.

Account and card: here we go!

The first chapter of this report should be dedicated to the functionality that consumed nearly all of our energy in 2025. If you follow us on Discord, you know the path was anything but downhill: between supplier delays, legal complexities, and notably frustrating technical bugs—such as entire batches of cards with non-functioning contactless—the road was uphill.

We are currently opening access to the other Clubs gradually and expect to make the functionality public to everyone between mid and late February. Why not immediately? A progressive release allows us to identify bugs in a controlled manner without overloading the infrastructure, ensuring the stability ofthe other sections of the app.

We already know what you are asking yourselves: “When are Apple and Google Pay arriving?” or “How will we distinguish ourselves from competitors?” At the moment, the product is in what we define as Layer 0 (the basic version), but we already have a defined roadmap for future integrations. Some of these answers and technical previews are reserved for the Club version of this report. If you are not yet a part of it, the ideal starting point is the new Club Essential.

Join the Club Essential

MiCA: formal filing deposited

2025 concludes with the achievement of a fundamental regulatory objective, confirming our position as a leader in the regulated market. We are proud to announce that, following extensive preparatory work across all areas of the company, we formally filed the MiCA license on December 5, 2025, and are currently awaiting responses from the competent Supervisory Authorities. This passage marks the natural closure of a path begun months ago. It reaffirms our commitment to operate within the most advanced regulatory framework in Europe, with transparency and investor protection as top priorities.

It is important to note that, under the transitional regime provided by Italian legislation, our operations continue withoutinterruption and in full compliance. For you, this means you can continue to use every platform service with maximum peace of mind, without taking any action, and with the assurance that your assets are managed in accordance with the highest security standards. We will keep you constantly updated on the outcome of the procedure, proud to have honoured our commitments to our community, and ready to inaugurate 2026 under the sign of full European compliance.

In parallel with the MiCA path, work continues on the functionality dedicated to Futures, which is closely linked to it. Technical development is complete, and the service, along with other platform features, has been fully documented in the MiCA dossier submitted to the authorities. We are therefore awaiting the relevant response to define the final operational framework. Committed to our principle of maximum user protection, we are managing this passage with due caution to launch the service only when every aspect of compliance is fully aligned with the required standards.

Club Essential: The gateway to the ecosystem

The launch of this new level in Q3 2025 is driven by an objective observation: the success of the YNG token. The year-over-year price appreciation is a positive signal for the health of the ecosystem, but it has made entry into OGs Clubs much more expensive. Despite our dynamic rebalancing mechanism, the Bronze Club threshold at times approached €1,000, creating an obstacle for new users.

The Club Essential is our answer: an entry threshold of 130 YNG that allows anyone to start getting serious without having to wait to reach higher levels.

Essential advantages:

Trading: 5% discount on commissions.
Staking: +1% additional APY.
Cashback: 0.10% on card purchases.
Operations: 2 activatable Smart Trades.
Information: access to market reports and the full quarterly report

Consider Essential as a starting point, not a destination. It is the perfect way to test the advantages of the Young Platform world with a limited commitment. Once the benefits have been tested in your daily operations, the transition to the “OG” Clubs (Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum) will be the natural next step for those seeking exponentially higher bonuses, discounts, and cashback.

For all other levels, the 130 YNG required are not a cost; they are simply locked on the platform and remain your property.

Strategic events and the future of Young Group

If we had to choose a keyword to describe a part of Young Platform’s 2026 vision, it would undoubtedly be “presence in the real world.” In the past, we organised live initiatives sporadically, but this year we decided to change our approach by moving to a structured, recurring plan. We are deeply aware that everything we have built is owed to our community, and we feel compelled to give back something tangible, cementing a relationship that, too often in the crypto world, remains confined behind a screen.

Our strategy is articulated in two main directions that aim for maximum inclusivity and, at the same time, the valorisation of our most loyal supporters. On one hand, we are organising informal meet-ups open to all, designed to meet, discuss the market and get to know each other without filters. On the other hand, we are designing a series of exclusive events for Club members and selected investors.

We want Club membership to be a tangible advantage that lets you break the fourth wall and be directly involved in our daily work. Putting our faces in it is not just a statement but an act of responsibility: each of us, from management to the technical team, wants to meet with you to show you the commitment and passionwe put into building the Young ecosystem. Furthermore, making the Clubs increasingly attractive through human contact is our priority, as we believe trust is built by looking into each other’s eyes and sharing a vision of a more accessible and transparent financial future.

I concorsi: “The Reveal”

The saga of Young Platform’s contests was one of the main engines of our 2025, transforming into a real narrative journey that involved the community well beyond the simple reward aspect. Everything started with The Box, the chapter dedicated to addressing financial prejudices, followed by The Unbox. This crucial stage served as a strategic bridge to the launch of the account andcard. The success of the latter was extraordinary: thanks to the Boost Holder mechanism, which rewarded holding YNG with bonus gems, platform activity recorded participation peaks comparable to the market’s moments of maximum euphoria. This commitment translated into a performance of economic significance, with a total trading volume of 19.7 million euros, representing an 8,000% increase from Q3 2024.

On December 9, 2025, we inaugurated the last and most ambitious episode of this trilogy: The Reveal. If the previous chapters prepared the ground, this new phase represents the “Revelation” of reality beyond appearances, with the richest prize pool in our history. For this contest, which ends on March 10, 2026, we decided to refine the game mechanics based on experience. The structure is divided into two parallel competitions: the Championship, based on a general ranking that rewards consistency with iconic prizes such as a Rolex Submariner or a KTM 125 Duke motorcycle, and the Tournaments, six bi-weekly mini-challenges that allow a much wider range of participants to win rewards through random draws.

The real innovation of The Reveal lies in democratising the system. Analysing the Unbox data, we found that those with greater economic availability held a disproportionate number of tickets. To resolve this imbalance, we introduced a Tier system for the unlocking of the lucky tickets: now, the more gems accumulate, the more “expensive” it becomes to obtain new ones. This mechanism in bands also allows those with fewer gems to compete, making even a single mission sufficient to participate in prize extraction. In this way, The Reveal is not just a contest but the culmination of a path of transparency that remains very high toward the ecosystem and the token YNG, which continues to benefit from demand generated by the missions and the advantages reserved for holders.

Young Platform Pro

Parallel to the expansion of our banking services, we have continued to refine the operational core for market professionals. Young Platform Pro has undergone a profound transformation. We adopted the analogy of surgical instrumentation: just as a surgeon needs highly precise instruments to operate safely, an expert trader requires a platform that guarantees instantaneous reactivity, granular control, and absolute operational continuity.

The interface has been optimised in line with international standards for accessibility and visual comfort, reducing fatigue during night sessions and maximising information density on modern monitors. The real revolution, however, lies in the total customisation of the work environment: thanks to a modular tab system, each user can now build their own ideal setup, with layouts and TradingView graphic analyses automatically synchronising in the cloud. This flexibility is now complete thanks to the integration of the new mobile-responsive version, which makes the full power of Young Platform Pro accessible directly in the smartphone browser. This means being able to switch from desktop to mobile without any discontinuity, with indicators, trendlines, and graphic studies saved on our servers.

We have also radically enhanced the order panel to deliver unprecedented execution speed, introducing percentage selectors for rapid capital allocation and total flexibility in calculating amounts, now settable in the base currency of the pair. Under the hood, the integration of API v4 has reduced latency and improved stability, enabling today’s systems to meet the needs of those automating their strategies or requiring real-time data flows. In summary, Young Platform Pro is now a mature, high-performance trading environment designed for those who take the market seriously and professionally.

As always, we have chosen to reserve the most strategic analyses and the most sensitive data solely for our Club members. They are the true protagonists of our ecosystem and deserve unprecedented transparency into the decisions that shape its future.

For this reason, in the report version reserved for Club members, you will find:

News about the Young Platform payment account and debit card;
Exclusive Club data: updated member numbers and an analysis of the impact of their purchases on token performance;
A look at the future roadmap: our strategies and plans for upcoming listings on other centralised exchanges.

These strategic insights are exclusive to those who serve as protagonists in the Young Platform ecosystem and want to deeply understand the levers that will drive future growth. Your support as a Club member is and remains our greatest resource. We appreciate your trust and invite you to continue following us in this exciting chapter of our journey.

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Zealy: The “Secret” Key for The Reveal Competition

The Reveal: How to Use Zealy to Earn Gems

Your ace in the hole for Young Platform’s The Reveal competition? The social interaction campaign on Zealy. Discover how to get the maximum number of Gems.

Zealy is a leading platform for community engagement, used by leading Web3 projects to engage users and reward them for their contributions to growth, primarily on social networks.

By connecting your Discord and X (formerly Twitter) accounts to Zealy, you can earn points by completing simple Quests such as:

Following Young Platform, for example, on X or Instagram;
“Liking” posts and commenting;
Reading educational articles and answering quizzes;
Inviting friends to the Discord server.;
Creating content that promotes the Young Platform ecosystem;
Participating in thematic challenges.

The mechanism is very simple: complete a task, receive points, and convert them into Gems on the Young Platform app (“Crew” Quests); the key resource for climbing The Reveal leaderboard!

Why is Zealy Crucial for The Reveal?

Firstly, whilst some Quests in the app require financial actions (such as buying crypto), Zealy allows you to earn Gems for free, making it accessible to everyone.Furthermore, if you know The Reveal rules, you will know that accumulating Gems is the only way to unlock additional Tickets. Even Gems earned via Zealy count towards your total! The more Gems you have, the more Tickets you can unlock according to the new tiered system, increasing your probability of winning in the final draw.

Join Zealy

Signing up to Zealy is Simple!

Signing up to Zealy is very straightforward; here are the six steps to take:

Visit the link and register with your email (use the same one as your Discord account, if you already have one).

Confirm your account using the code sent via email, then choose a username.

Go to ‘Account settings’ (top right) and connect Discord and X.

Complete the Quests: every like, piece of content created, or quiz completed gives you points. For automatic tasks, these are credited immediately, whereas you must wait for an admin to approve those requiring a check. P.S. Check often: new challenges are added regularly!

Convert Points into Gems: in the “Crew” Quests section of Young Platform, transform Zealy points into Gems and climb the leaderboard!

Don’t you have Discord or X yet?

Discord is the heart of the Young Platform community. On our server, the most active users discuss crypto, finance, and macroeconomics, share strategies, and support one another.

Join Discord

X (formerly Twitter) is the reference social network for Web3. If you define yourself as a crypto investor, you simply cannot be without an account.

Join X

What Are You Waiting For? Time is Gems!

The Reveal is the opportunity to have fun, learn, and win extraordinary prizes. With Zealy, even a like or an invitation to a friend can help you reach victory.

Act now:

Join the Zealy Campaign. Accumulate Gems, unlock Tickets, and conquer the prizes!PS: Remember to complete the new identity verification for your Young Platform account to receive prizes. Without it, even the brightest Gems will remain in the chest!

December 23, 2025January 20, 2026

The Reveal: What can you win in this Tournament?

The Reveal officially launched on December 9th — it’s the third step in your personal journey toward discovering a reality that’s pure and authentic, finally free from the limits imposed for years by the Box. Limits that shaped your biggest decisions and distorted your view of personal finance. Our mission? To guide you through this path toward clarity, helping you see beyond the surface. The ultimate goal: your financial freedom.

Let’s take a look at the prizes — there’s a lot to uncover.

A Dual Challenge: Championship and Tournaments

Just in case you missed it: The Reveal runs on two tracks — the Championship and the Tournaments. If you’re unsure how these work, don’t worry — you can find all the info in these guides:

But here, we focus on the individual Tournaments. Today, we’re diving into Tournament 4, which runs from January 20th to February 3rd.

Tournament 4: Game On – January 20th to February 3rd

We’ve reached the fourth Tournament, officially crossing the halfway point of The Reveal. Six intense weeks are behind us, and now it’s time to step up — it’s Game On, as they say in London and New York.

It’s no coincidence that this Tournament is named Game On. For us, words matter — and this time, the prizes are rooted in the gaming world. We’re confident they’ll excite our gamers — or better yet, even those who aren’t hardcore gamers.

So, what can you win in this round?

3 PlayStation 5 consoles
3 Meta Quest 3 headsets

You don’t need to be a gaming fan to enjoy them — both devices are perfect for everyday use: watching movies, listening to music, working out, and more.

Remember: just one Ticket is enough to enter the final draw. But the more Tickets you collect, the higher your chances of winning — each Ticket has a unique code used to pick winners. So don’t miss out — this Tournament is worth it.

Still here? Open the Young Platform app, complete your Quests, earn Gems, and gather as many Tickets as you can — other players are already scooping them up!

Come back to this page in two weeks — we’ll reveal the prizes for Tournament 5. Good luck!

Tournament 3: Discount Party – January 6th to January 20th

The holidays are over — time for your wallet to recover. Kicking off on January 6, this Tournament was designed to help you save after a season of spending.
Here’s what was up for grabs:

30 Amazon Gift Cards worth €50
15 Volagratis Gift Cards worth €10
30 Q8 Fuel Vouchers worth €50

Tournament 2: Tech Mania – December 23rd to January 6th

This Tournament was all about technology — the kind we love at Young Platform.
In a fast-moving world, you need the right tools to keep up. You wouldn’t run a sprint in flip-flops, right?

Here’s what was at stake in Tech Mania:

3 iPhone 17
2 MacBook Air 13″

Tournament 1: Taste of Luxury – December 9th to December 23rd

We started strong, giving early participants a chance to build momentum from the very beginning. And of course, we did it in style — with luxury prizes.The rewards? Two Black Diamond Tennis Bracelets, featuring white gold, dark diamonds, and timeless design — every detail spoke the language of elegance.

December 23, 2025February 13, 2026

USA Inflation: Today’s CPI Data

US CPI Data Today: Inflation Results & Market Impact

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has just been released: what it means for the markets

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the primary data used to estimate inflation in the United States, has been released. The fate of the markets depends on US inflation and, consequently, on the CPI data published on February 13th. In this article, we will discover what the CPI is, why it matters, and analyze the latest available figures.

Understanding the meaning of CPI

Technically, the CPI (Consumer Price Index) is a fundamental economic indicator that measures the price change of goods and services that we buy daily. In other words, the CPI tells us how much it costs to live today compared to the past.

The CPI is calculated by collecting price data on a representative “basket” of goods and services that consumers typically purchase. This basket includes a variety of products such as food, clothing, housing, transport, education, healthcare, and other common items. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) collects prices monthly across 75 urban areas and compares them with the previous period.

Why is this data so important?

The CPI is used to measure inflation, which is the increase in the cost of living. If the CPI rises, it means prices are increasing and that, on average, you have to spend more to live the same way as before.

Bitcoin and CPI: how are they linked?

The Consumer Price Index is one of the main indicators that Federal Reserve members consider when making monetary policy decisions: generally, when inflation falls, the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) is more comfortable cutting rates and vice versa.

Currently, however, analysts believe that the Fed Chair and the Board of Governors presiding over the FOMC are inclined to keep rates stable for the upcoming meetings to assess the impact of cuts made during 2025.

In any case, the CPI remains a fundamental tool for understanding the inflation trend and trying to predict the U.S. central bank’s behavior: if you are interested, you can find all the 2026 dates in our article on the Fed meeting calendar.

Looking at the previous results

The last CPI in January was lower than forecasts and the previous month’s figure: consistent with the above, this data did not influence the Fed’s choices, which left rates at December levels as anticipated.

February 2026 CPI: data analysis

On February 13th, 2026, the BLS published the report on price changes for U.S. consumers. According to the report, the monthly CPI (MoM) increased by 0.2% compared to the previous month, while the year-over-year (YoY) CPI grew by 2.4%. This figure is quite positive, as year-over-year inflation is stable and remains close to the Fed’s 2% target.

What Do these numbers signify?

The fact that the CPI rose by 0.2% month-on-month and 2.4% year-on-year suggests that inflation has entered a stabilization phase: these readings are slightly lower than those of the previous month. In January, the BLS report showed a 0.3% MoM and 2.6% YoY increase.

What will the Fed decide regarding interest rates in the March 17-18, 2026 FOMC? On the FedWatch Tool, the primary tool for these forecasts, the probability of a 25-basis-point cut remains very low, standing at 9.8%.

Historical CPI YoY data for 2025 and 2026

Here is the CPI trend for 2026:

February 2026: 2.4% (Forecast 2.5%)
January 2026: 2.6% (Forecast 2.7%)

2025 Data:

January 2026: 2.7% (forecast 2.7%)
December 2025: 2.7% (forecast 3.1%)
October 2025: 3% (forecast 3.1%)
September 2025: 2.9% (forecast 2.9%)
August 2025: 2.7% (forecast 2.7%)
July 2025: 2.7% (forecast 2.7%)
June 2025: 2.4% (forecast 2.5%)
May 2025: 2.3% (forecast 2.4%)
April 2025: 2.4% (forecast 2.5%)
March 2025: 2.8% (forecast 2.9%)
February 2025: 3% (forecast 2.9%)
January 2025: 2.9% (forecast 2.9%)

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December 22, 2025February 10, 2026

ECB meeting February 2026: the results

Réunion BCE décembre 2025 : résultats et taux d'intérêt

The ECB met on February 5th to decide on the Eurozone’s monetary policy: what happened to interest rates? Here are the results.

The European Central Bank meeting on Thursday, February 5th, 2026, saw the members of the Governing Council gather to discuss, among other things, the Eurozone’s monetary policies. On the table were decisions regarding interest rates. What was the outcome?

ECB Meeting: What is the Economic Context?

The final ECB meeting of 2025 took place against a complex economic backdrop, where uncertainty about the future reigns supreme, amid the unpredictability of Donald Trump and ongoing wars that seem destined to last. The main themes centered primarily on economic growth, heavily influenced by the instability of the geopolitical context, and inflation, which stood at 1.7% according to the latest data – in line with forecasts. Let’s look at the decisions in detail.

The ECB Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

Thursday, February 5th, Frankfurt. The Governing Council of the European Central Bank has communicated its decision on monetary policy for the Eurozone. As expected by the majority of analysts, the ECB has decided to keep its three key interest rates unchanged. Consequently, the deposit facility rate remains stable at 2%, the rate on main refinancing operations at 2.15%, and the marginal lending facility rate at 2.40%.

The Reasons Behind the Choice

The ECB explained that the decision was driven by the fact that the disinflation process is in line with expectations and should stabilize at the 2% medium-term target. As mentioned, the latest reading showed inflation in the European Union at 1.7%, a threshold significantly lower than the targets set by the Governing Council.

The Eurozone economy has shown resilience in the face of recent shocks that have hit the global market. According to the official statement, “the economy continues to show good resilience in a difficult global context. The low unemployment rate, the strength of private sector balance sheets, the gradual execution of public spending on defense and infrastructure, together with the favorable effects of past interest rate cuts, are supporting growth.

With This Meeting, the ECB Confirms the Trajectory

The ECB’s February 2026 meeting decreed that interest rates will remain at December levels: this is the fifth consecutive meeting with this outcome. Despite the highly confused global context, inflation continues to hold steady, and the Central Bank signals a cautious optimism, confirming its future trajectory.

The coming weeks will be crucial to see if the data confirms the current scenario and what the Eurotower’s next move will be.The next meeting is scheduled for March 18-19, 2026: what will the members of the Governing Council decide? To make sure you don’t miss the upcoming meetings, take a look at our 2026 ECB calendar – in any case, we will be here to comment on them.

Future Outlook

Maintaining interest rates at a low level is an expansive economic policy measure aimed at supporting growth by reducing the cost of borrowing: businesses can access loans more easily, produce more wealth, and the economy benefits. When money costs less, stock markets also benefit, as low rates stimulate the circulation of capital: on one hand, companies borrow more easily and have more room for financial operations, acquisitions, and expansions. This increases potential earnings and, consequently, the likelihood of share prices rising.

On the other hand, investors shift from more stable but less profitable securities, such as bonds, to riskier financial assets with higher potential returns. This second category includes stocks and related indices, as well as cryptocurrencies.

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December 19, 2025December 17, 2025

ECB rates: when is the next meeting? The complete 2026 calendar to keep an eye on!

The 2026 calendar of meetings not to be missed

When will the next ECB meeting be held? The calendar of the European Central Bank (ECB) is closely monitored, not only by investors and market experts but also by ordinary citizens throughout the Eurozone. People follow the Central Bank’s meetings with interest and concern, as its decisions can significantly impact household finances.

Each ECB meeting is highly anticipated and preceded by numerous predictions about Christine Lagarde and the Governing Council’s actions, whose statements are carefully analysed. Below is the 2026 calendar (and beyond) of meetings to track, so you won’t miss any important appointments with the Frankfurt-based institution.

Next ECB monetary policy meeting: 2026 calendar

The European Central Bank (ECB) has an annual calendar with several scheduled meetings. Typically, it holds meetings twice a month; however, monetary policy decisions are discussed only eight times a year. These meetings are highly anticipated, as they can significantly influence financial markets and the economy.

The ECB’s calendar is divided into two categories: upcoming monetary policy meetings and non-monetary policy meetings.

Monetary policy meetings are held on Thursdays and are followed by a press conference featuring ECB President Christine Lagarde. During this conference, she presents the decisions to the public and journalists live on television. Read the article: ECB press conference live: how and where to watch the event?

What topics are discussed in each ECB monetary policy meeting? Key issues generally include growth and GDP in the Eurozone, quantitative tightening, inflation trends, and interest rates.

Decisions regarding interest rates are particularly crucial because they directly affect citizens’ savings and purchasing power. For example, rising interest rates can increase mortgage costs. For the ECB, adjusting interest rates is a vital tool for achieving its primary goal: maintaining price stability.

That said, the initial question arises: when will the next ECB meeting take place?

The 2026 calendar of monetary policy meetings

4-5 February 2026
18-10 March 2026
29-30 April 2026
10-11 June 2026
22-23 July 2026
9–10 September 2026
28-29 October 2026
16-17 December 2026

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Except for the September meeting, which will take place at the Deutsche Bundesbank – the German central bank – all ECB meetings in 2026 will be held at the Eurotower in Frankfurt, the ECB’s headquarters. It will be chaired by the Governing Council of the European Central Bank, the institution’s main decision-making body.

This comprises President Christine Lagarde, Vice President Luis de Guindos, four members appointed from among the leading Eurozone countries, who hold office for eight years, and the governors of the national central banks.

After each meeting, investors closely monitor market reactions to the European Central Bank’s decisions. Some of these also impact the cryptocurrency market. For this reason, upcoming ECB meetings, such as those of the Federal Reserve (see the Fed’s 2026 meeting calendar), should be kept in mind.

On Young Platform, Italy’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, you can check cryptocurrency prices alongside reports on each ECB meeting.

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Next non-monetary policy ECB meeting: 2026 calendar

The ECB meeting calendar also includes sessions that do not address monetary policy. On these occasions, the European Central Bank also carries out other tasks and responsibilities, such as banking supervision for the Eurozone. Here are all the dates of the upcoming meetings:

25 February 2026
8 April 2026
20 May 2026
30 September 2026
18 November 2026

ECB: 2025 meeting calendar

29-30 January 2025
5-6 March 2025
16-17 April 2025
4–5 June 2025
23-24 July 2025
10-11 September 2025
29-30 October 2025 (at the Bank of Italy in Florence)
17-18 December 2025

ECB: 2024 meeting calendar

25 January 2024
7 March 2024
11 April 2024
6 June 2024
18 July 2024
12 September 2024
17 October 2024 (at the Bank of Slovenia)
12 December 2024

ECB: meeting calendar for 2023

2 February 2023
16 March 2023
4 May 2023
15 June 2023
27 July 2023
14 September 2023
26 October 2023
14 December 2023

The next ECB meeting in 2026 is scheduled shortly. However, this year’s meeting schedule is packed, and there will be plenty of opportunities to discuss the Eurozone economy. Want to stay updated effortlessly? Sign up for Young Platform so you don’t miss the news that moves the markets!

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Fed, the 2026 calendar: when is the next FOMC meeting?

Fed: the complete FOMC 2026 schedule with all upcoming dates

The meeting calendar for the Federal Reserve System (the Fed), the central bank of the United States, includes eight annual meetings. These meetings are similar to those of the European Central Bank (ECB), where crucial monetary policy decisions are made. They are closely watched events because they can significantly impact financial market trends and, in recent years, have become pivotal moments for the global economy.

Fed meetings: what is decided and by whom

Before examining the calendar of Federal Reserve meetings for 2026, let’s first understand how these meetings operate.

The meetings are led by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which serves as the Fed’s operational body and spokesperson. This committee consists of 12 members, including Central Bank officials and the Federal Reserve Chair.

The FOMC evaluates financial conditions and decides on monetary policy actions necessary to achieve the economic objectives of the United States. Among these objectives, the most crucial is determining the interest rates needed to regulate inflation.

At each scheduled Federal Reserve meeting, a summary of economic projections is presented, known as the Summary of Economic Projections. Additionally, the “Dot Plot” is included, a chart showing the anonymous forecasts of each Fed member for the expected path of the federal funds rate over the past year, in the future, and in the long term. These significant events are marked with an asterisk on the calendar.

The FOMC meeting announcement

The summary of economic projections is included in the FOMC meeting announcement, a monetary policy statement that outlines key financial indicators, including labour market data. In this announcement, the Federal Reserve also sets the “federal funds rate,” which influences other interest rates, including those for mortgages, loans, and bonds. The federal funds rate is reported as a range (e.g., 1.75%-2%). The implicit target is to achieve an average within this range. A higher target indicates a more restrictive monetary policy, while a lower target suggests a more accommodative policy.

Fed meetings: 2026 calendar

FOMC meetings occur eight times a year, last for two days, and are followed by a press conference with Chairman Jerome Powell. Here is the Fed’s calendar of all 2026 meetings.

27-28 January 2026
17-18 March 2025*
28-29 April 2026
16-17 June 2026*
28-29 July 2026
15-16 September 2026*
27-28 October 2026
8-9 December 2026*

(*) Meeting associated with a summary of economic projections.

The latest meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) can be accessed through this link, wherein we delve into the recent decision regarding interest rates. We analyse the factors that influenced this decision and the subsequent reactions from the markets, highlighting both the immediate and longer-term implications for the economy.

As we approach May, a significant transition is on the horizon: Chairman Jerome Powell will be concluding his second term at the helm of the Federal Reserve. In light of this development, President Donald Trump faces the critical task of selecting Powell’s successor. Who will emerge as the leading candidate for this pivotal role? To gain insights into the potential candidates and their qualifications, be sure to read the detailed article that discusses the profiles and backgrounds of those being considered for the position.

Fed meetings: 2025 calendar

The Fed met on the following dates in 2025:

28-29 January 2025
18-19 March 2025 *
6-7 May 2025
17-18 June 2025
29-30 July 2025
16-17 September 2025
28-29 October 2025
9–10 December 2025

Fed meetings: 2024 calendar

The Fed met on the following dates in 2024:

30-31 January 2024
19-20 March 2024*
30 April – 1 May 2024
11-12 June 2024*
30-31 July 2024
17-18 September 2024*
6-7 November 2024
17–18 December 2024*

Fed meetings: 2023 calendar

The Fed met on the following dates in 2023:

31 January – 1 February 2023
21-22 March 2023*
2-3 May 2023
13-14 June 2023*
25–26 July 2023
19–20 September 2023*
31 October – 1 November 2023
12-13 December 2023

Fed meetings: 2022 calendar

The Fed met on the following dates in 2022:

25-26 January 2022
15-16 March 2022*
3-4 May 2022
14-15 June 2022*
26-27 July 2022
20-21 September 2022
1-2 November 2022
13-14 December 2022*

Financial operators and analysts eagerly await Fed meetings. The institution’s decisions play a key role in US monetary policy, but that’s not all.

On several occasions, we have observed an impact on other markets, including the cryptocurrency market. That’s why we’re keeping a close eye on the Fed calendar: sign up for Young Platform so you don’t miss any updates!