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Standard Chartered Debuts Blockchain Tokenized Deposits

Key Notes Standard Chartered has launched a tokenized deposit solution with Ant International. The system enables multi-currency transfers across HKD, CNH, and USD. It aligns with Hong Kong’s push to expand tokenization under Project Ensemble. Standard Chartered has launched a new blockchain-powered tokenized deposit solution under Hong Kong’s growing push toward onchain finance. The product allows real-time treasury and liquidity transfers across Hong Kong dollars, offshore yuan, and US dollars, operating on a 24/7 basis. According to reports, the system aims to improve cash management efficiency while maintaining the regulatory…

XRP Price: 850% Upside or 50% Crash? Experts Share Mixed Opinions

Key Notes Some analysts point to XRP’s prolonged trading below the 50-week SMA as a historically bullish signal. Prior cycles show that when similar conditions have led to rallies of 200% to over 800%, implying upside targets as high as $9.55–$17.30. Spot XRP ETFs have recorded over 30 consecutive days of inflows and surpassed $1 billion cumulatively. After failing to hold the $2.0 support level, XRP XRP $1.87 24h volatility: 2.1% Market cap: $113.23 B Vol. 24h: $3.53 B price has been showing a one-directional move to the bottom. This…

Stablecoin Monthly Adjusted Volume Surpasses Visa and PayPal

Key Notes Stablecoin monthly transaction volume reached $1.5 trillion by October 2025. Total stablecoin supply has grown to more than $304 billion this year. Regulatory clarity in the US is accelerating adoption. Stablecoins are now processing more adjusted volume each month than major payment networks such as Visa and PayPal, according to Delphi Digital. The firm described stablecoins as “the most important infrastructure story in crypto” due to rapid growth in usage and supply. Notably, by October, monthly adjusted stablecoin transaction volume climbed to $1.5 trillion. For comparison, Visa and…

Coinbase System Upgrade

Key Notes Coinbase is taking a significant step beyond the cryptocurrency industry. It is planning for new offerings like stock trading, prediction markets, robo-advisers, and custom stablecoins. It recently launched its prediction markets, powered by Kalshi. American cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. has planned out a suite of activities and expansion for the coming year. Going forward, it is looking to take a strong position in sectors like prediction markets, robo-advisers, and custom stablecoins. This reflects the firm’s interest in businesses beyond crypto. Coinbase Competes with Robinhood and eToro During…

Bitcoin ETFs See $457M Inflows Ahead of US CPI Report

Key Notes BTC ETFs saw a net inflow of $457 million while Bitcoin saw high volatility. The US CPI report is expected to trigger the “Santa Claus rally”. The senior economist at Interactive Brokers believes the CPI will fall to 2.9%. The expectations of a lower US Consumer Price Index reading triggered notable institutional inflows and wild token volatility for the crypto ecosystem. Firstly, US-based spot Bitcoin BTC $86 998 24h volatility: 0.8% Market cap: $1.74 T Vol. 24h: $49.60 B  exchange-traded funds saw a net inflow of $457.3 million…

Peter Schiff Expects 50% MSTR Stock Crash and Bitcoin Below $50K

Key Notes MSTR Stock faces mounting pressure from roughly $720 million in annual preferred dividend obligations. All eyes are on whether MSTR can remain in the MSIC Index, amid talks of removing digital assets treasury (DAT) firms. Despite the sell-off and Schiff’s criticism, Michael Saylor remains confident in Strategy’s plan of long-term dividend payouts. During the Dec. 17 trading session, the Strategy (MSTR) stock faced another 5.25% drop to $160. Amid the falling Bitcoin BTC $86 699 24h volatility: 0.2% Market cap: $1.73 T Vol. 24h: $49.48 B price, the…

$15B Sell-Off Risk if MSCI Implements 50% Crypto DAT Rule

Key Notes MSCI’s proposed 50% crypto asset rule could trigger up to $15 billion in forced selling. Around 39 crypto treasury companies with $113 billion in market value may be affected. Strategy alone could see nearly $2.8 billion in outflows, as per analysis. A whopping $15 billion could be forced out of crypto-linked stocks if MSCI moves ahead with a proposed rule change. If approved, the new guidelines would require major index-tracking funds to dump shares of companies holding more than 50% of their assets in crypto. Meanwhile, crypto remains…

Solana (SOL) Fights to Hold $120—Is the Next Move Lower?

Solana failed to settle above $132 and nosedived. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $130 and might decline further below $120. SOL price started a fresh decline below $130 and $128 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $128 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $131 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $122 or $120. Solana Price Dips…

XRP Price Weakens Sharply—Are Bulls Losing the Fight?

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…

Bitcoin Price Rejection Sparks Bearish Pressure—Support Under Threat?

Bitcoin price attempted to start a fresh increase but failed at $90,000. BTC is now consolidating and might struggle to clear the $88,000 zone. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $87,000 zone. The price is trading below $87,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $86,450 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move up if it settles above the $87,500 zone. Bitcoin Price Consolidates Losses Bitcoin…