Standard Chartered is considering expanding its digital assets business, with early discussions underway to launch a crypto trading and prime brokerage platform. If pursued, the initiative would place the British lender among a cohort of global banks expanding their exposure to cryptocurrencies. Key Points Standard Chartered is in early talks to develop a crypto trading
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (MSTR), the world’s largest public holder of bitcoin, introduced the firm’s fourth perpetual preferred equity offering, Stretch, (STRC), in late July. Saylor described STRC as Strategy’s iPhone moment, a breakthrough that redefines corporate finance. STRC, dubbed by the firm as “Short Duration High Yield Credit” Stretch, is a perpetual
Introduction Since the very dawn of civilization, humans have sought to secure their future through the turmoil of time, ups and downs of the economy. For this purpose, different civilizations devised and discovered different modes of assets and currencies. The advent of blockchain technology in 2008 and the subsequent introduction of Bitcoin ($BTC) changed the
Jack Mallers, CEO of payments company Strike, has made a bold prediction. He says that the next Bitcoin bull market could be the biggest in history. His comments have quickly gained attention in the crypto community. Mallers’ Bitcoin Track Record Mallers is known for his strong belief in Bitcoin. He has made predictions before, including
After facing challenges last week, Bitcoin (BTC) has regained strength, igniting optimism among derivatives traders. Bullish positioning has increased sharply, pushing key indicators to notable highs. However, predominantly negative exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows and weakening institutional demand are fueling concerns over elevated long-liquidation risk. Bitcoin Derivatives Turn Bullish Despite Soft Spot Demand Bitcoin opened 2026
In a stunning development that has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency community, a blockchain address linked to the infamous Mt. Gox hack has transferred a colossal $83.9 million in Bitcoin to an anonymous exchange. This significant movement of funds, reported by on-chain analyst Emmett Gallic, involves 926 BTC and occurred over a tense 15-hour period.
The global banks landscape is undergoing a sharp reassessment as major banks rethink interest rate expectations. For months, investors anticipated rapid easing from the US Federal Reserve. That confidence now fades as inflation pressures persist and economic resilience surprises policymakers. The Fed rate cuts outlook has shifted dramatically, forcing markets to adjust strategies. JPMorgan, Goldman
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate move is likely to be an increase and unlikely to occur before third-quarter 2027, JPMorgan predicted, bucking some crypto analysts’ outlook for lower borrowing costs, sooner. The world’s largest bank by market capitalization said on Friday it expects the Fed to hold rates steady with a 3.5%-3.75% target this
BTC failed as the preferred investment choice for investors after hitting two-year lows, while gold and silver continue to set new highs. According to an investment specialist, if gold continues to rise in price, it may soon surpass the S&P 500 in market capitalization. Karel Mercx, a Dutch investment advisory firm Beleggers Belangen, wrote that