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Young Platform Pro APIs in the Workshop: Paused from 25 June, New Suite Coming by Year-End

Young Platform Pro APIs in the Workshop: Paused from 25 June, New Suite Coming by Year-End

From 25 June 2026, the Young Platform Pro API infrastructure will be paused for a complete redesign. Find out what is changing for those operating with trading bots.

At Young Platform, we are currently aligning every level of our platform with the new European standards on crypto-assets (yes, the famous MiCAR regulation). This alignment does not just concern contractual documents or the app interface; it also impacts our most technical infrastructure — the one used by our most tech-savvy users.

For this reason, we are taking the Young Platform Pro APIs into the workshop: a scheduled pause and a complete redesign, ready to relaunch by the end of the year with a suite built on MiCAR requirements from the ground up.

Here are the dates you need to know, the reasons for the pause, and what to do if you run active bots or integrations.

Dates to Mark in Your Calendar

25 June 2026: Suspension of Operational APIs

Starting from this date, the following operational APIs will be deactivated:

  • Order placement — no new orders can be submitted via API.
  • Order cancellation — it will not be possible to cancel orders via the API.
  • Active order lookup — the open order book will no longer be accessible via API.

What remains active: Read-only (consultation) APIs not linked to trading operations — transaction history, balances, market data, and tax integrations — will continue to work normally. If you have an external tax calculation system connected, your operations will not be interrupted.

Fourth Quarter of 2026: The New API Suite

We are working in parallel on a completely redesigned set of APIs that are fully aligned with the MiCAR-compliant services offered by Young Platform. We will communicate the exact relaunch date with plenty of notice.

What Should I Do if I Use the APIs?

If you have bots, dashboards, or integrations running in production on our trading endpoints, please keep the following in mind:

  • Plan: Factor in the 25 June 2026 deadline for managing your integrations. From this date onwards, operational trading APIs will no longer be available.
  • Keep logs and documentation of your current integrations: You will need them when the new suite is rolled out.
  • Special use cases: If you engage in high-frequency trading, operate on high volumes, or run custom integrations that require coordination during this transition, please contact us via our official channels.

You will receive a dedicated update with further details on the timeline and transition procedures for the new suite.

Regulatory Context

The APIs currently in place were designed for a service scope predating the entry into force of MiCAR. Young Platform has decided to rebuild the infrastructure to meet the requirements of the new European framework from its initial design stages.

What is Not Changing

Your assets, your account, and your Clubs. All standard operations via the app and web platform will continue to function exactly as they do today. Read-only APIs (history, balance, market data, tax) remain fully operational. The pause exclusively affects operational trading APIs.

Have Questions? We Are Here to Help.

We understand that for those who operate programmatically, an infrastructure pause is a significant event. We are working hard to complete the transition within our estimated timeline. In the meantime, if you have any questions about your setup, timelines, or the transition process, our support team is available via our Support Centre.

For full regulatory details, we invite you to read the Official Service Information Notice.
This article is a service information notice to keep you updated on developments regarding Young Platform’s infrastructure. It does not constitute financial advice or an invitation to invest. Crypto-assets involve risks. In the event of any discrepancy between the content of this article and the Official Service Information Notice, the latter shall prevail. For all legal details regarding our services, please consult our official Terms and Conditions. Young Platform operates in full compliance with current regulations, including Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCAR).Young Platform S.p.A., Via Cigna 96/17, 10155 Turin — youngplatform.com — Certified Email (PEC): [email protected].

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Update of contractual and disclosure documents

Update of contractual and disclosure documents

If you follow news from the European crypto world, you will have heard of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114. MiCA is the regulatory framework that brings crypto-asset services onto a regulated level similar to that of traditional financial services. It applies to all service providers active within the European Union, including Young Platform, in accordance with the terms and deadlines set out in the Regulation itself.

To achieve full alignment, certain platform contractual and disclosure documents will be updated.

What we are updating

  • The Terms and Conditions of our services;
  • Information Notices and Policies;
  • any separate communications regarding specific services that may require your explicit consent.

This process will not consist of a single, massive communication: each document will be updated and communicated separately, with a dedicated email explaining exactly what has changed, why, and — if necessary — what action is required from you.

No amendment will be retroactive. The conditions you accepted remain valid until the effective date of the new text, which you will receive with the required notice period.

What you need to do now

For now: nothing. However, you can do two useful things in advance:

  1. Verify your email address. Contractual update communications will be sent to the email address associated with your account.
  2. Update your profile if you have changed any relevant details since registration.
  3. Keep an eye on your inbox in the coming weeks: some communications may require your active attention (reading, confirming, or accepting the new text).

MiCA is the way Europe has decided to bring the crypto world into a regulated perimeter, offering greater guarantees for users, greater transparency about the characteristics and risks of services, and increased operational robustness for platforms that operate professionally. It is the regulatory framework that introduces harmonised standards of transparency, governance, and user protection for the crypto-assets sector.

Updating our documents is how we formalise this transition. It is an exercise we are conducting with the utmost care, and you will see this reflected progressively in every document we send you.

For full regulatory details, please consult the official Disclosure on our website. For any questions, Support is available.

This article is a service notice. It does not constitute financial advice or an invitation to invest. Crypto-assets involve risks, including the risk of total loss of capital. For all legal details, please consult the official Terms and Conditions. Young Platform operates in full compliance with current regulations, including Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCAR). Young Platform S.p.A., Via Cigna 96/17, 10155 Turin — youngplatform.com — PEC: [email protected].

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Smart Trades are getting a makeover: a temporary pause ahead of exciting updates!

Smart Trades temporary pause from 25 June

At Young Platform, we are constantly working to offer you an experience that is increasingly seamless, secure, and fully aligned with the latest European standards (the famous MiCAR regulation, for the industry nerds out there!).

With this in mind, we have decided to temporarily pause our Smart Trades feature and take it to the “workshop” for a complete makeover.

Don’t worry, it is just a “see you soon”! Here is everything you need to know about this transition, explained in plain English.

Dates to mark in your calendar

To get things just right, we will proceed in stages:

  • 25 June 2026 From this date, it will no longer be possible to open new Smart Trades, and the feature will be temporarily deactivated.
  • By the end of 2026 We are working hard to relaunch a brand-new and improved Smart Trades experience by the end of 2026. We will share the exact date with you later on!

What should I do if I have an active Smart Trade?

We recommend that you manually close your active Smart Trades directly from the app at any time by 24 June 2026.

What if I forget? No need to panic! On 25 June, we will automatically close any remaining active Smart Trades for you. Your crypto-assets are perfectly safe: they will automatically return to your Main Wallet, right back where they belong. 

Clubs and YNG Token: Will anything change?

Absolutely not.

We know that Smart Trades are one of the benefits of the Young Platform Clubs, and we are sorry this feature won’t be available for a few months. However, all other benefits of your Club remain 100% active and operational.

Nothing changes for our YNG token either. The locking mechanisms (which allow you to level up in the Clubs), staking, and the availability of the token in the app will remain exactly as you know them.

This communication does not modify the Terms and Conditions of the service, nor the YNG token White Paper.

Any questions? We’re here!

We are redesigning Smart Trades to make them even more useful for your market strategies. We can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on! In the meantime, if you have any questions or doubts, our support team is always at your disposal via the Support website.

To view the full document and regulatory details, please read the Official Service Notice or download it by clicking here.

Disclaimer: This article is an informational notice to keep you updated on the app’s features. It does not constitute financial advice or an invitation to invest. Always remember that crypto-assets involve risks. In the event of any discrepancy between the content of this article and the Official Service Information, the latter shall prevail. For full legal details on YNG and our services, please refer to our official White Paper and Terms and Conditions. Young Platform operates in full compliance with current regulations.

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FOMC Minutes: Fed considers rate hike

FOMC Minutes: Fed Considers Rate Hike

The FOMC Minutes have been released—meeting logs that highly interest markets because they hint at the Fed’s future outlook. Here are the highlights.

On May 20th, the FOMC Minutes were published—the Federal Reserve logs that show in detail the reasoning behind the FOMC’s decision (Federal Open Market Committee), the monetary policy meeting where interest rates are set. Markets pay close attention to this type of communication, especially since they often provide hints about the future. But first, let’s quickly look at the reference framework—relating to the last FOMC of April 28-29, the last one chaired by Jerome Powell before handing over the baton to Kevin Warsh.

The macroeconomic context: between inflation and the labor market

To understand the internal discussions within the Fed and their relevance, however, we need to take a step back and look at the numbers that Jerome Powell and his colleagues had on the table.

Inflation: May data

According to data published by the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), inflation stood at 3.3% year-on-year. The increase, logically, was heavily driven by the rise in energy prices, triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the conflict in Iran and the Middle East. This is a quite concerning picture: inflation is still running well above the Fed’s 2% target.

Interest rates (FOMC): the April 29 decision

At the end of the late-April meeting, the FOMC left interest rates unchanged: during the press conference, outgoing Fed Chairman Jerome Powell defended the decision to keep the so-called “easing bias” in the statement—language indicating an inclination toward future cuts—explaining that changing the wording is a signal in itself and the Fed prefers to maintain a more conservative approach.

So, to sum up, the United States is in a situation where inflation has started rising again due to geopolitical shocks and massive investments in artificial intelligence (AI), which are overheating demand. On the other hand, the unemployment rate stands at 4.3% with new job creation remaining contained. Let’s move on to the Minutes.

FOMC Minutes: a shocking change of direction?

Let’s get to the core issue: what did the members of the US central bank say behind closed doors? The logs show a Fed that has almost completely shelved the question of the last two years—namely whether to cut rates—to start seriously considering the opposite scenario: raising them.

Reading the Minutes, it emerges that the majority of officials highlighted that “some monetary policy tightening would likely become appropriate if inflation were to continue to run persistently above 2%”. Furthermore, there is a clear preference for removing the so-called easing bias from the statement—the tendency to include rate cuts among the options—supporting the stance of the three presidents (Hammack, Kashkari, and Logan) who formally objected on that specific point. But there are also those who continue to favor a more dovish monetary policy: Stephen Miran, the Governor appointed by Trump following Adriana Kugler’s resignation, voted against, preferring—as always—a 25 basis point cut due to labor market risks.

On the risk management front, members agree that there are upside risks to inflation and downside risks to employment. The main fear is that prolonged high energy prices and trade tariffs could make inflation structural. For this reason, monetary policy does not follow a pre-set path, and members reiterated that future decisions will be taken meeting by meeting.

Next FOMC: what are the forecasts?

At the time of writing, CME Group’s FedWatch estimates on interest rate futures markets indicate a probability of nearly 50% of seeing at least one 25 basis point rate hike by the end of this year. Regarding the next FOMC, No Change—unchanged rates—is priced in as a certainty at 99.1%, while the remaining 0.9% relates to a hike.If you’ve made it this far, it means this topic interests you: join our Telegram channel and/or subscribe to Young Platform so you don’t miss the news moving the markets!

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Iran: three months of war. How is the crypto market reacting?

Israel-Iran War: Market Update

The war between Israel, the US, and Iran continues: the Strait of Hormuz is repeatedly closed and reopened, leaving stock markets confused. And the crypto market?

The war between the United States-Israel and Iran has entered its third month: the Strait of Hormuz, a fundamental chokepoint through which one-fifth of the world’s oil and LNG production passes, remains semi-blocked, even though Iranian and US delegations seem intent on reaching an agreement. Global stock markets, of course, have no idea what the future might hold but remain highly optimistic. The crypto market follows, but has been feeling the strain lately: what is the situation?

War in Iran: the timeline of the conflict

On the Italian morning of February 28, the United States and Israel officially launched a series of coordinated bombings against Iran: in less than 24 hours, they achieved one of the main goals of the raids, eliminating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. A few hours after the event, the Revolutionary Guards, one of the three Iranian armed corps, declared the Strait of Hormuz closed: “If anyone attempts to pass, the heroes of the Revolutionary Guards and the regular navy will set those ships on fire”.

In the days that followed, the traffic in the Strait was drastically reduced: media and international security organizations reported the presence of naval mines in the channel. The price of energy commodities, consequently, skyrocketed: through the Strait of Hormuz passes between 25% and 30% of global oil and LNG (liquefied natural gas) production. With the opening of the front, Brent—the international benchmark—skyrocketed and remained steadily above $100 a barrel.

The three subsequent months saw a continuous alternation between mutual threats and negotiations, but the warring parties have managed to find common ground: officially, as we write, the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have temporarily buried the hatchet.

In this regard, over the weekend of May 23-24, major international media spoke of steps forward toward a definitive end to the war: CNN, for example, reports that “the United States and Iran show signs of progress in efforts to end the conflict, but crucial details of a framework agreement are still being negotiated”.

Although the situation is not entirely clear, the aforementioned news has brought the price of Brent below $100 a barrel for the first time in more than a month.

The performance of major stock indices

When energy prices grow out of proportion, the real economy suffers: companies spend more to produce due to the across-the-board increase in costs, such as transportation and electricity in general. The result: the price hikes, in the end, are passed on to the consumer, who sees a generalized rise in prices, also known as inflation.

And markets know all too well that rising inflation increases the likelihood of an interest rate hike—the next FOMC meeting will take place in less than a month. What does all this mean in numbers?

Starting with the United States, the three main indices have returned well into positive territory: since day one of the conflict, the Dow Jones is gaining 3.4%, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 have set new All-Time Highs and are gaining 8.6% and 18% respectively—the Dow Jones suffers more than the other two precisely because it is more exposed to energy price variations.

The turning point, i.e., the bottom followed by the trend reversal, occurred on March 30. Since that day’s close, the three indices have staged a significant recovery: the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 are gaining 11.86%, 17.8%, and 30.4% respectively.

But let’s fly to Europe, which is faring slightly worse: the Eurostoxx 50 (STOXX), the index that includes the top 50 European companies, has returned to positive territory for the first time since the start of the conflict: currently, it is up 2% compared to the close on March 2. However, the situation is not bright for everyone: in detail, London is down 2.9%, Paris 1.8%, while Frankfurt and Milan, on the contrary, are gaining 2.5% and 8.15% respectively.

In Asia, the situation has turned more favorable: the Nikkei, which represents the 225 most important companies in Japan, updated its all-time highs and, since March 2, is marking a +13.6%, while the KOSPI, the main South Korean index which had lost up to 18% with the outbreak of the war, reversed its trend with an impressive performance: +35.5% since the close on March 3. In China, the Hang Seng travels in negative territory: -1.6% since Day One.

Focus precious metals: gold and silver

In this chaos, one would expect good behavior from precious metals, universally conceived as safe havens in times of strong turbulence. That is not quite the case.

The price of gold, since the start of the bombings, has dropped by 14.1%, closely followed by silver (-12.5%). At the same time, despite not being a precious metal, the dollar returns to assuming a store-of-value role: in these ten weeks, the DXY—the dollar vs six major foreign currencies—is gaining 1.15%.

And the crypto market?

The crypto market seems to be linked, with due proportion, to the performance of the US tech sector: since Friday, February 27, Bitcoin is gaining 17.8%, after weeks of high volatility in which it targeted $70,000 four times, finally managing to break that ceiling and launch an attack on $80,000; Ethereum is underperforming but still growing by 9.8%; Ripple and Solana, on the other hand, post more modest performances, rising by 0.5% and 5% respectively. In general, the Total Market Cap has grown by approximately 308.5 billion dollars (+13.7%).

Some interesting data

According to BitcoinTreasuries.net, over the past thirty days, Public Companies have increased their Bitcoin stakes by 2.2%. In other words, listed companies—such as Strategy (MSTR)—have brought the total held in Bitcoin to 1.24 million BTC. The opposite is true for ETFs and exchanges: recent outflows have reduced the amount of BTC held by 0.2% (total: 1.62 million BTC).

In this regard, it is interesting to compare the stakes of the most representative entities in these two categories: Strategy (MSTR) for Public Companies and IBIT for ETFs. It is an extremely close head-to-head: the former holds 843,738 BTC, the latter 804,921 BTC.

What lies ahead?

It is the big question that crypto (and non-crypto) investors have been trying to answer for days. Clearly, no one has the answer, because the future cannot be predicted. In these moments, the best thing to do is to study the fundamentals and understand how protocols work.

Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry: our Academy is excellent for those who want to start, but also for those who are already experts and want to review.

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Tournaments and Tickets: prizes up for grabs

Arcade

Tournaments are internal mini-championships within the Arcade Championship, where competitors must complete Quests to obtain Gems and therefore the Tickets needed to participate in the draw and try to win the prizes up for grabs. There are three Tournaments and they last four weeks each, with the exception of Hall of Fame, the Special Tournament we will discuss in a dedicated article.

You have various ways to accumulate Gems at your disposal:

  • Completing Quests 
  • Finding Combo challenges
  • Collecting Trophies  
  • With gifted Gems
  • Holding YNG 

What are the prizes up for grabs, how do the Tournaments unfold, and how do the Ticket accumulation methods work?

Tournaments and prizes up for grabs

There are three Tournaments, each lasting four weeks. So:

  • First Tournament “Insert Coin”: from April 20 to May 18;
  • Second Tournament “Checkpoint”: from May 18 to June 15;
  • Third Tournament “Final Stage”: from June 22 to July 20.

Scheduled from June 15th to June 22nd, Hall of Fame is a Special Tournament with unique features compared to regular Tournaments with far fewer participants and different prizes – here is the article: Prizes and rules of the Special Tournament.

Prize pool for Checkpoint – second Tournament

Tournament prizes will be revealed over time: on June 22nd, when the “Hall of Fame” Special Tournament ends, we will publish the rewards for Final Stage, the third Tournament.

Checkpoint Tournament: from 2:00 PM on April 18th to 2:00 PM on June 15th.

Prizes up for grabs:

  •  3 PlayStation 5s
  • 2 Nintendo Switches
  • 3 Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones
  • 30 Young Platform official merch caps

How to increase your chances of winning: get as many Tickets as possible

To have a better chance of winning one of the 40 scheduled prizes, you need to get as many Tickets as possible. It’s a matter of mathematics: at the end of each Tournament, a notary will draw the winning Tickets, so the more Tickets you have, the more likely yours is to be drawn.

To get Tickets you need to accumulate Gems. How?

Completing Quests

Quests are specific activities within the app. By completing a Quest, you will receive Gems. The number of Gems obtained is proportional to the difficulty of the Quest. Quests are distinguished by their duration:

  • Daily: they last 24 hours and update every day.
  • Weekly: they expire after 7 days and reset every week.
  • Permanent: they have no expiration and can be completed at any time.

Finding Combo challenges

Some Quests, whether daily, weekly, or permanent, require the same action. It is possible to complete more than one with a single action, thus obtaining more gems. Activate the newsletters to receive Combo challenge notifications via email. You will still easily find them by exploring the Quests of the ongoing tournament and championship.

Collecting Trophies

Trophies are the absolute novelty of this edition and represent an extra way at your disposal to increase your personal Gem stash.

These are badges unlocked only through active and constant participation and are divided into eight categories.

How many Gems are up for grabs as a reward? It’s up to you to find out. The only way to reveal it is to unlock a Trophy.

Attention: to secure the Trophy, don’t forget to cash in the Gems by tapping the Claim button! Imagine losing the winning Ticket over such an oversight.

With extra gift Gems

Some special daily Quests offer the opportunity to get extra gems.

These do not require the completion of specific objectives, but are a gift for players who show higher activity and open the app more frequently. This allows them to collect more Tickets, as well as gain better positions on the Leaderboard compared to those who play less intensely.

We recommend turning on notifications to receive alerts and ensure you don’t miss out on these extra gems. Since they are daily Quests, their validity is limited to 24 hours.

Holding YNG

Every Monday, players holding the Young (YNG) token receive extra gifted Gems: the more YNG you own, the more Gems you receive. You can check your YNG Hodler level by scrolling to the bottom of the “Tournament” section.

Do not underestimate this boost: these weekly gems provide a significant advantage both in obtaining Tickets and climbing the Leaderboard compared to those who do not receive them.

The Ticket distribution mechanism

The more Gems you accumulate, the more expensive obtaining Tickets will be. The Ticket distribution system is structured as follows:

  • Tier 1 – from 0 to 500 accumulated Gems: 1 Ticket every 30 Gems
  • Tier 2 – from 501 to 1,500 accumulated Gems: 1 Ticket every 100 Gems
  • Tier 3 – from 1501 to 3,000 accumulated Gems: 1 Ticket every 200 Gems
  • Tier 4 – from 3,001 accumulated Gems onwards: 1 Ticket every 300 Gems

Thus, all it takes is a single 30-gem Quest to get a Ticket and be in the running for the prize draw of that Tournament. At the end of each Tournament, meaning every four weeks, the counter and the Gems are reset.

Example: if at the end of the first Tournament you were at Tier 2 with 80 Gems accumulated out of the 100 needed to unlock a Ticket, at the start of the second Tournament you will start over from Tier 1 with zero Gems. Along with you, the rest of the participants.

Arcade is live: have fun and try to take something home!

There is nothing else to say, the article ends here: Arcade is live from 2:00 PM on April 20, all that’s left is to wish you the best of luck. Catch us on our social channels for updates on Arcade, the Championship, and the Tournaments, including draws, new prizes, and fresh updates.

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USA Inflation: Today’s CPI Data

US CPI Data Today: Inflation Results & Market Impact

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has been released, the data used to estimate inflation in the United States of America

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has been released, the data used to estimate inflation in the United States of America. The fate of the markets hinges on US inflation and, therefore, on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data published on May 12. In this article, we will find out what the CPI is, why it is important, and analyze the latest available data.

CPI meaning

Technically, the CPI (Consumer Price Index), or Consumer Price Index, is a fundamental economic indicator that measures how much the prices of everyday goods and services have changed. 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, transportation, education, healthcare, and other common goods and services. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) collects prices every month in 75 urban areas and compares them with those of the previous period.

Why is it important?

The CPI is used to measure inflation, meaning how much the cost of living increases. If the CPI goes up, it means prices are rising and that, on average, one has to spend more to live like they did before.

Bitcoin and CPI: how are they connected?

The Consumer Price Index is one of the main indicators that the members of the Federal Reserve take into consideration when they have to make choices regarding monetary policy: generally, when inflation drops, the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) is more comfortable cutting rates, and vice versa.

Currently, however, analysts believe that the Fed Chairman and the Board of Governors presiding over the FOMC are inclined to keep rates steady for the upcoming meetings as well, in order to assess the impact of the cuts made during 2025.

Bitcoin generally reacts positively to rate cuts: when money is cheaper, investors are more inclined to shift liquidity toward more volatile assets in search of higher returns. In this hypothetical scenario, equities and crypto are among the top choices.

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

The last time it happened

The latest CPI for April came in higher than forecasts and the previous month’s CPI: the data, consistent with what was written above, did not influence the Fed’s choices, which, as we anticipated, left rates at December levels.

So, how did today’s CPI turn out?

CPI May 2026: data analysis

On May 12, 2026, the BLS published the report on price changes for US consumers. According to the report, the monthly CPI (MoM) increased by 0.2% compared to the previous month, while the year-over-year CPI (YoY) grew by 3.8% compared to April’s measurements. This data, there is no point in wrapping it in a euphemism, is negative, as year-over-year inflation does not seem to stop and is moving further and further away from the Fed’s target of 2%.

Will the CPI for June be higher? It is highly probable: even if the war involving the United States, Israel, and the Islamic Republic of Iran were to end, the effects of a prolonged increase in the price of Brent will be felt for a long time.

Interest rate cut on the horizon? Forget about it

What will the Fed decide regarding interest rates at the June 16-17, 2026 FOMC? On the FedWatch Tool, the premier instrument for these kinds of forecasts, the odds of a 25-basis-point cut are now down to zero. The No Change is set at 99.9%, with a remaining 0.1% linked to a rate hike.

Historical data of the YoY CPI in 2026

Here is how the CPI is tracking in 2026:

May 2026: +3.8% (forecast 3.7%)

April 2026: +3.3% (forecast 3.3%)

March 2026: 2.4% (forecast 2.4%)

February 2026: 2.4% (forecast 2.5%)

January 2026: 2.6% (forecast 2.7%)

2025 Data:

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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Unemployment and Non-Farm Payroll: US data

Emploi aux États-Unis : les données et la réaction des marchés

US employment data has been released: Non-Farm Payrolls and the unemployment rate. How did the markets react?

On Wednesday, February 11th, the American BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) released labor market data. Specifically, reports were published on Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP), representing new jobs created excluding the agricultural sector, and the unemployment rate. What is the current situation? How did the markets behave and why?

On Friday, May 8, the US BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) released the latest labor market data. Specifically, the report covers Non Farm Payrolls (NFP)—the number of new jobs created excluding the agricultural sector—and the unemployment rate. What is the current situation? How did the markets behave, and why?

The data: Non Farm Payrolls and unemployment rate

The May 8 release is the fifth of 2026, but let’s get straight to the point: NFPs grew by 115,000, a figure far higher than expectations, which estimated 62,000 new jobs, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3% compared to April, matching forecasts.

The implications

As is well known, the financial world places great importance on these reports since the labor market is a highly scrutinized indicator, especially since the Federal Reserve released its March FOMC Minutes. In evaluating its monetary policy moves, the US central bank is closely monitoring both the employment situation and price stability. With the outbreak of the war in Iran—you can find the recap of market reactions since the start of the conflict at this link—and the resulting inflationary pressures, it is crucial that at least the first of these two indicators remains positive.

Based on these statements, the logical chain guiding the markets since the beginning of 2026 is as follows: if NFPs fall below forecasts and the unemployment rate rises, the likelihood increases that the FOMC could raise interest rates later this year—if you are interested in monetary policy meetings, you can find the complete 2026 FOMC meeting schedule here.

Forecasts for the April FOMC

The CME Group’s FedWatch, a tool that calculates the probability of FOMC rate cuts based on Fed Funds futures prices, currently puts ‘No Change’ at 98.1%, while a 25-basis-point cut—i.e., 0.25%—stands at a 0% probability. That’s right: the remaining 1.9% represents a rate hike.

Even though the next meeting is still some time away, the May Consumer Price Index—the second since the outbreak of the conflict in Iran—points to a significant return of inflation: the price of Brent crude oil, which is now hovering steadily around $100 a barrel, is driving up the overall cost of living.

What’s next?

Over the next few days, we will most likely see a highly volatile market, particularly on the crypto side. The current environment is heavily driven by emotions, which can shift hundreds of billions of dollars in capital in just a matter of hours.In any case, we will be right here to keep you updated on the news and events moving the markets. Subscribe to to Young Platform so you don’t miss out on what matters!

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ECB Meeting April 2026: The Results

Réunion BCE décembre 2025 : résultats et taux d'intérêt

The ECB met on April 30 to decide the Eurozone’s monetary policy: what happened to interest rates? Here are the results.

The European Central Bank meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026, saw the members of the Governing Council gather to discuss, among other things, the Eurozone’s monetary policies. On the table were the decisions regarding interest rates. What happened?

ECB Meeting: what is the economic context?

The third ECB meeting of 2026 took place against a complex economic backdrop where future uncertainty reigns supreme, between Donald Trump’s unpredictability and conflicts that seem destined to drag on. The main topics focused heavily on economic growth, which has been deeply affected by geopolitical instability, and inflation, currently at 3% according to the latest reading—higher than expected. Let’s look at what was decided in detail.

The ECB leaves interest rates unchanged

Thursday, April 30, Frankfurt. The Governing Council of the European Central Bank has announced its monetary policy decision 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 steady at 2%, the main refinancing operations rate at 2.15%, and the marginal lending facility rate at 2.40%.

The reasoning behind the choice

The ECB explained that the decision is summarized in this statement: “New information is broadly in line with the previous assessment of inflation outlooks, but upside risks to inflation and downside risks to growth have intensified.”

A deterioration of the outlook is largely attributable to the outbreak of the war in Iran and all its subsequent consequences: “The implications of the war for medium-term inflation and economic activity will depend on the intensity and duration of the energy price shock, as well as the extent of its indirect and second-round effects.”

In this context, as is only logical, “the longer the war continues and the longer energy prices remain elevated, the greater the likely impact on broader measures of inflation and the economy.”

With this meeting, the ECB confirms a more cautious stance

The ECB meeting in March 2026 decreed the maintenance of interest rates at February levels: this is the seventh consecutive meeting with this outcome. Despite an extremely uncertain situation with skyrocketing energy prices, the ECB writes that the Eurozone might be in a better position than one might think: since we entered this phase of sharp increases with inflation already close to 2% (the ECB’s stated target), “longer-term inflation expectations remain firmly anchored, although those over shorter horizons have risen significantly.”

In this context, the ECB Governing Council remains in a wait-and-see posture: “the Governing Council will monitor the situation closely and will adopt a data-dependent approach whereby decisions are taken from meeting to meeting.”

Naturally, the coming weeks will be crucial to see if the data confirms the current scenario and what the next move from the Eurotower will be.

The next meeting is scheduled for June 10-11, 2026: what will the members of the Governing Council decide? To ensure you don’t miss any upcoming meetings, take a look at our 2026 ECB meeting calendar—either way, we’ll be here to cover them. Subscribe to Young Platform to stay up to date on the things that matter!

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YNG Token Q1 2026 Report

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What happened in the first quarter of 2026? What lies ahead in the coming months? How many YNG tokens were issued, bought and sold — and what are the next steps?

2026 began with the same spirit that closed the previous year: the drive to turn promises into action. If 2025 was the year we redefined our horizon, this first quarter saw that horizon become concrete. The standout event of these months was undoubtedly the rollout of the payment account and debit card.

Despite the milestones achieved, the context in which we have operated has been anything but simple. Early-year expectations pointed to a decisive recovery, but we have had to contend with a global market held back by a tense international climate. In this uncertain scenario, our ecosystem has demonstrated lower volatility compared to the main market assets in the reference period: the YNG token has withstood the impact with a stability that confirms how its value is now anchored to solid foundations and to the utility real within the app.

The payment account and the debit card represent only the first version of a much larger project. This foundation is the starting point for building the super app we have in mind, a vision that will take concrete shape in the coming months. In the meantime, we are working to expand the ecosystem through targeted marketing activities: capturing an ever-growing share of customers is vital for the token and for the ecosystem which, in our view, still presents wide margins for development and organic growth relative to the expressed value.

The climate for the coming months is one of great momentum. The MiCA authorisation deadline is approaching and our dossier is under review by the authorities, while prize competitions and engagement mechanics continue to evolve. We are also working on a new feature, previewed exclusively to Club members during the Winter Summit 2026, which adds a further element to our offering. Welcome to the report on the Young (YNG) token for the first quarter of 2026. Happy reading!

Price Analysis: YNG’s Resilience

To frame YNG’s performance this quarter, look at the market’s ‘king’: Bitcoin lost around 15% year-to-date, with a drawdown exceeding 30% at its worst point in February. Against this backdrop, YNG moved in the opposite direction, limiting losses to 5%. Despite being roughly halfway from the October 2025 all-time high, volatility was well below the sector average.

Key technical levels:

  • Resistance: the barrier to break sits at €0.49, the peak reached after the Uniswap listing.
  • Support: the €0.41 zone proved a solid floor, holding throughout the quarter.

How long this consolidation phase lasts will depend largely on easing international tensions. A de-escalation could restore confidence in risk assets and Bitcoin, reigniting retail investor enthusiasm that has been absent for some time. We will not simply wait. We continue working to be ready when the wind changes. Details on new listing plans and our expansion strategy are reserved for Club members.

Payment Account and Young Card

The launch of the Young payment account and debit card is the first concrete step toward the super app we want to build — a financial ecosystem that brings together everything a user needs, from daily cash management to the crypto world, all under one roof.

At the heart of this vision is a simple idea: there is no app today that addresses two deep needs of the Italian saver. The first is the safe custody of personal finances, with immediate access to the sector’s most advanced tools. The second is financial education — ongoing guidance that asks the right questions about spending habits and encourages saving and investing in a conscious, safe way. This direction was central to the workshop presented at the Starting Finance Investment Meeting, where the team shared Young Platform’s vision as an active financial education tool.

The technical core of this first version is the Italian IBAN assigned to every user. The strategic advantage lies in the integration with the exchange: transferring funds between the account and the crypto wallet is instant and commission-free.

The physical debit card introduces a new dimension for the YNG token. Every purchase generates a YNG cashback, transforming the token from a simple digital asset into a strategic resource that can be accumulated every day. The tokens earned are not just a reward — they are the key to levelling up in the Clubs.

To accelerate adoption, we activated a dedicated promotion: the first 1,000 users who sign up in April will receive a 3% cashback for 90 days, regardless of their Club tier.

From Layer 0 to Future Evolutions

What we released is what we call the “Layer 0“: a solid foundation to build on. The roadmap is already defined:

  • Integration of the digital card with Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • Analytics tools for conscious spending monitoring
  • A dedicated Save section for savings

The goal is not marketing for its own sake, but building a financial model that genuinely simplifies users’ lives by bringing accounts and exchanges together. Each new feature will be another step toward an app that does not yet exist in the market.

Tax Services: Zero Stress, Full Clarity

It’s that time of year nobody particularly enjoys, but which must be tackled with the right tools: the tax return. Italian crypto tax regulation has become a maze, which is why for three years we have been turning what was a simple Excel file into a complete ecosystem of tax solutions. Our tools are ready to cover every need for the 2025 tax year.

Young Platform Tax Report

For users of our exchange only:

  • Standard user: from €19.99 (under 50 transactions) to €49.99 (over 500 transactions)
  • Club Essential: from €15.99 to €39.99
  • Club Silver: from €13.99 to €34.99
  • Club Gold: from €11.99 to €29.99
  • Club Platinum: from €3.99 to €9.99

Young-Okipo Tax Report

For users active on DeFi, NFTs and other exchanges:

  • Standard user: €79
  • Club Essential: €69
  • Club Silver: €59
  • Club Gold: €49
  • Club Platinum: €44

The New Rules: 26% or 33%?

The 2026 Budget Law introduced a key distinction:

  • 33% rate: for exchanging crypto for euros, dollars or dollar-pegged stablecoins (USDT, USDC).
  • 26% rate: for euro-pegged stablecoins (such as EURC).

Crypto-to-crypto swaps (e.g. BTC to ETH) remain tax-neutral. However, with the abolition of the €2,000 allowance, every euro of capital gain must now be declared.

Using YNG tokens to activate a Club not only brings cashback on the card — it also cuts the real costs of tax management. Proof that the token is not just an asset to watch on a chart, but a tool that saves real money every time you deal with bureaucracy.

Real-World Presence

As previewed in the Q4 2025 report, 2026 was set to mark a decisive shift in our physical presence. We delivered on that commitment, building a plan for ongoing community engagement through direct interaction and institutional participation. What you are reading is only the first chapter in a series of events we will continue to promote.

Young Platform Winter Summit: The Way to the Top

On 8 March 2026, the Platinum Experience launched with the “The Way to the Top” summit at Skyway Monte Bianco. The event, reserved for partners and the most committed Club members, took place at 3,466 metres above sea level — an exceptional setting to preview the YNG ecosystem roadmap in an authentic networking environment.

The energy and feedback from participants confirm that direct closeness between the team and the community is essential for building something that lasts.

Starting Finance Investment Meeting

Young Platform participated as Gold Sponsor at the Starting Finance Investment Meeting 2026 in Rome, one of Italy’s leading events dedicated to financial education and markets. Two key moments:

  • The team presented Young Platform’s development strategy toward the super app model and the vision for active financial education.
  • A workshop explored the cognitive biases that influence investment decisions, focusing on practical tools to recognise and reduce their impact.

The success of the 5% cashback promotion at our stand demonstrated strong interest in the new integrated features. These events are the starting point of a journey to make Club membership a tangible advantage.

Arcade: Tap to Play

On 10 March, the Young Platform contest trilogy concluded with the end of The Reveal. After the success of The Box and The Unbox, this final phase marked the community’s engagement peak, with iconic prizes such as Rolex watches and KTM motorcycles.

With the trilogy complete, we launched Arcade: the new permanent gamification hub. Arcade is not just a prize draw — it’s a section of the app designed to turn every saving and investment choice into concrete rewards. The philosophy remains to incentivise virtuous financial behaviour through fun and consistent participation.

The key innovation is the Tap to Play mechanic:

  • Daily interaction: users are encouraged to open the app and engage with the ecosystem, keeping attention on their assets and the platform’s latest features.
  • Democratised rewards: following the tier system already tested successfully, Arcade lets anyone be competitive — what matters is consistency, not just financial capacity.
  • Future vision: Arcade is the tool we are using to dismantle the boredom of traditional finance, one tap at a time.

With Arcade and Tap to Play, managing your financial health stops being a passive obligation and becomes an active, rewarding experience.

Exclusive Content for Club Members

As always, the most strategic analyses and sensitive data are reserved for Club members. In the Club-exclusive version of this report you will find:

  • Updates on the Young Platform payment account and debit card
  • Exclusive Club data: updated membership figures and analysis of the impact of member purchases on token performance
  • Future roadmap: strategies and plans for upcoming listings on other centralised exchanges

Your support as Club members remains our most valuable resource.

Promotional content: the information contained in this report is for purely informational and educational purposes. Data regarding distribution, treasury reserves, and liquidity reflect the situation recorded in the first quarter of 2026 and do not constitute a guarantee of future price stability or the value of the YNG token. Access to DeFi protocols via third parties involves risks inherent to smart contracts and the volatility of crypto-assets. Buybacks and liquidity activities are carried out at the Company’s discretion and do not obligate the latter to any future market support interventions. We recommend consulting the Terms and Conditions and acting with awareness (DYOR). Young Platform does not provide financial advice.