ChainCatcher news, according to Alternative.me data, the cryptocurrency fear and greed index today is 29 (yesterday the index was 38), indicating that the market remains in a "fear state."

ChainCatcher news, according to CME's "FedWatch" data, the probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points in May is 16%, while the probability of maintaining the current rate is 84%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Deutsche Bank now expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in December, having previously anticipated no rate cuts in 2025.The Federal Reserve is expected to make two more cuts of 25 basis points in the first quarter of 2026, bringing the terminal rate down to 3.5%-3.75%.

According to ChainCatcher news, as reported by Cointelegraph, the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, officially appointing him as an advisor for national blockchain development, cryptocurrency regulation, and Web3 innovation.Under the agreement, Zhao will provide guidance on digital asset frameworks and technical support for blockchain infrastructure to the Kyrgyz government, while also promoting talent development and the establishment of a DeFi innovation environment.Kyrgyz President Japarov stated that blockchain and digital finance are priority development areas for the country, and this cooperation is an important step forward. The collaboration also includes support for education, workforce training, and cross-border knowledge exchange in the blockchain field, aiming to foster domestic entrepreneurship and align Kyrgyzstan with global best practices in virtual asset regulation.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by CCTV International News cited by Jinshi, the U.S. government has quietly adjusted its tariff policy, exempting "reciprocal tariffs" on electronic products such as smartphones, laptops, and chips.Regarding this shift, Robert Glaeser, a political science professor at the University of Chicago, bluntly stated that the chain reaction triggered by the tariff policy "has touched the pain points of the U.S. government leadership." U.S. economist Jared Bernstein further revealed the deeper logic, indicating that the exemption of tariffs on certain electronic products is because the Trump administration has begun to realize the impact of tariffs on reality."The continuation of tariff policies may trigger a global financial crisis," he warned, stating that if the impact of tariffs spreads to the bond market, the risk of systemic collapse would surge, potentially triggering a global financial crisis.

ChainCatcher news, according to CME's "FedWatch" data, the probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points in May is 39.8%, while the probability of maintaining the current rate is 60.2%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Alternative.me data, today's cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index is 25 (yesterday it was 39), indicating that the market is in a "state of extreme fear."

ChainCatcher news, the US Dollar Index DXY has dropped nearly 20 points in the short term, currently at 102.53. The Euro to US Dollar EUR/USD has risen over 0.50% today, currently at 1.1003.

ChainCatcher news, the multi-asset liquidity center project Aster announced on X that starting from April 10th, 00:00 (UTC), the Aster Pro mode has been launched. Users can earn Rh Points by trading in Aster Pro mode. It is reported that Rh Points are the allocation certificates for Aster's future $AST airdrop.How to participate:Trade using Aster Pro mode to earn Rh Points.Invite friends and form a team to enjoy up to 1.2 times Rh Points bonus together.Participate in the Treasure Boost event to receive an additional 1.1 times Rh Points bonus or a 100 BonusUSD reward.It is reported that the DeFi protocol Astherus completed its brand integration with APX at the end of March, upgrading to "Aster," and officially focusing on the decentralized perpetual contract trading (Perp DEX) track. The new product is deployed on mainstream public chains such as BNB Chain and Arbitrum, aiming to create a contract platform that combines deep liquidity, low fees, and a smooth trading experience.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, cryptocurrency asset management company Grayscale Investments announced the appointment of Diana Zhang as the new Chief Operating Officer, who will officially take office on May 6, succeeding former COO Hugh Ross.Zhang will report directly to Grayscale CEO Peter Mintzberg and will be responsible for driving the development of the company's client partnerships and enhancing the Grayscale brand's influence. Prior to joining Grayscale, Zhang served as the Chief Operating Officer at digital asset investment firm BlockTower Capital and previously worked for 16 years at asset management company Bridgewater Associates, holding multiple executive positions.

ChainCatcher news, UK interest rate futures indicate that the Bank of England will cut rates by about 95 basis points by the end of 2025, down from about 78 basis points on Tuesday. Traders have raised their expectations for a rate cut by the Bank of England, believing that a 50 basis point cut may occur in May.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10 data reports, the yield on the U.S. 30-year Treasury bond rose by 25 basis points to 5.010%, the highest level since the end of 2023.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the U.S. Treasury yield curve continues to steepen, with the 30-year yield rising by 10 basis points.

ChainCatcher news, according to Tree News citing Bloomberg, Pakistan has appointed Zhao Changpeng as a cryptocurrency strategic advisor.

ChainCatcher news, according to Tree News citing Bloomberg, Pakistan has appointed Zhao Changpeng as a cryptocurrency strategic advisor.

ChainCatcher news, according to CME's "FedWatch" data, the probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points in May is 54.6%, while the probability of maintaining the current rate is 45.4%.

ChainCatcher message, Goldman Sachs has adjusted its expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, believing that the risk of the Fed further easing policy is higher if a recession hits. Goldman now expects the Fed to begin a series of rate cuts in June, earlier than the previously predicted July, as part of a preventive easing cycle.Under the baseline assumption that the U.S. avoids recession, the Fed will cut rates three times by 25 basis points, bringing the federal funds rate down to a range of 3.5%-3.75%. However, Goldman expects that if the economy does fall into recession, the Fed will respond with more aggressive policy measures, cutting rates by about 200 basis points next year. Considering the increased likelihood of a recession, the firm's current weighted forecast shows a total rate cut of 130 basis points by 2025, up from the previous 105 basis points. As of last Friday's close, this outlook is largely in line with current market expectations.

ChainCatcher news, according to CME's "FedWatch" data, the probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points in May is 33.3%, while the probability of maintaining the current rate is 66.7%.

ChainCatcher news, UBS expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 75-100 basis points for the remainder of 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10, the yields on U.S. 10-year and 2-year Treasury futures fell by 10 basis points, reporting at 4.06% and 3.798%, respectively.