Standard Chartered Sees Solana Hitting $500 by 2029 Despite Short-Term Dip

Solana’s long-term potential remains robust despite short-term hurdles, according to Standard Chartered’s digital assets head Geoffrey Kendrick. The bank forecasts SOL will climb from roughly $175 today to $275 by late 2025 and $500 by 2029. However, solana is expected to trail ethereum over the next two to three years due to its heavy exposure … Read more

India’s Crypto Sector Rallies for Tax Change as Trump Spurs Market Optimism

Amid evolving global dynamics, India’s cryptocurrency sector is intensifying pressure on the government for tax relief, capitalizing on what industry leaders see as softening attitudes linked to Donald Trump’s White House return. Executives report regular engagements with Indian policymakers—now occurring monthly or weekly—compared to biannual discussions in the past. The industry seeks to replace the … Read more

Speculation Grows Over Trump Media’s $3 Billion Crypto Ambition

Amid swirling speculation, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), overseen by Donald Trump’s family, is reportedly exploring a $3 billion fundraising effort aimed at cryptocurrency investments, according to unnamed sources cited by the Financial Times. The plan allegedly includes $2 billion in equity and $1 billion via convertible bonds, though TMTG dismissed the claims, stating: … Read more

Coinbase Will Be $1 Trillion Company, Says Bitwise CIO

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, believes crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) will be a $1 trillion company in the future, following its acquisition of Deribit. In a statement on X, Hougan signaled strong confidence in Coinbase’s strategic direction, stating: “This is an insanely great acquisition. Coinbase is going to be a … Read more

Ripple’s $5B Bid to Acquire Circle Gets Rejected: Report

Ripple has reportedly made a strategic acquisition attempt targeting competitor Circle Internet Group, offering between $4 billion and $5 billion. However, insiders revealed the offer was dismissed for undervaluing Circle. Despite Ripple’s continued interest, a follow-up bid remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Circle is pushing ahead with plans for an initial public offering filed earlier this month. … Read more

Xi Jinping Backs BRICS Bank’s Growth as Key Driver for Global South Economies

Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored BRICS’ New Development Bank (NDB) as a crucial emerging force in the global financial system during discussions with NDB President Dilma Rousseff. He emphasized that the NDB, spearheaded by BRICS nations, embodies the growing leadership of developing economies and stands as a golden symbol of Global South cooperation. Xi advocated … Read more

Nike Faces $5M NFT Meltdown Lawsuit

Nike is facing a class action lawsuit after abruptly shutting down its crypto-focused subsidiary, RTFKT, leaving investors with significant losses tied to Nike-themed NFTs and digital assets. Plaintiffs, led by Australian investor Jagdeep Cheema, allege they were misled into buying what they now claim were unregistered securities, only to see their value collapse after Nike … Read more

Eurasian Forum Spotlights Digital Currency, Blockchain for Economic Unity

The Eurasian Financial and Economic Forum (EFEF-2025), held in Shanghai last week, spotlighted the growing role of digital currency and blockchain in reshaping global finance. With over 300 participants from government, finance, tech, and culture, the event emphasized the need for unified digital frameworks as a response to economic fragmentation. Key discussions centered on the … Read more

China Warns of Global Fallout as US Tariff Push Turns Trade Into Economic Warfare

China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a warning that the global economy could face severe consequences if U.S. tariff policies continue to escalate. The ministry criticized what it described as coercive trade tactics aimed at isolating China, arguing that such measures undermine fair economic principles and risk triggering systemic damage for all nations. It emphasized that … Read more