Standard Chartered lowers its forecast for Solana to $250 this year, and aims for $2,000 by 2030!
The crypto market has just received a strong signal from traditional finance. By abruptly revising its forecasts for Solana, Standard Chartered Bank has caused a shock in the ecosystem. While SOL remains one of the most closely monitored assets by institutional investors, the lowering of the target for 2026 contrasts with a spectacular long-term projection. This decision reveals a much more nuanced reading of the future of blockchain than simple price movements suggest.
Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base respond to Buterin's criticisms of L2
When Vitalik lectures his L2 children, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base reply: "Dad Ethereum is aging, but we remain essential!" A technical... and existential dispute.
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Stablecoins Set a Historical Record at $10 Trillion
While bitcoin was showing its worst performance since 2022, a massive movement of capital was preparing in the shadows. Stablecoin volumes reached $10 trillion in January, nearly a third of the annual activity for 2024 concentrated in just 30 days.
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Paris Blockchain Week 2026 – When institutions and digital assets finally meet
For years, blockchain conferences have been dominated by native crypto narratives. Protocols speaking to protocols, builders speaking to builders. Paris Blockchain Week 2026 takes a different approach.
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Tether: Between record valuation and skepticism, where is the truth?
Tether claims a valuation of 500 billion dollars, but investors remain skeptical. Between reduced fundraising, announced profits, and regulatory challenges, the company divides opinions. Dive into the behind-the-scenes of a stablecoin that defies the market and raises questions about the future of crypto.
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Coinbase targeted by a lawsuit in Nevada as states take aim at prediction markets
Nevada regulators have intensified their action against crypto-related prediction markets. A new lawsuit targets Coinbase for allegedly operating unlicensed sports betting. This initiative comes as prediction platforms rapidly expand in the United States. State officials argue that existing gambling rules still apply, even when products are offered via crypto or derivative markets.
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An economist warns of a possible underestimation of rapid rate cuts by the Fed
The markets may underestimate the speed at which U.S. interest rates could fall if Kevin Warsh became the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. A new forecast indicates rapid and significant rate cuts - an outcome that could weaken the dollar and revive risk assets, including Bitcoin.
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Family offices prefer AI over crypto, according to JPMorgan
In 2026, family offices are massively betting on AI, leaving crypto behind. With 89% of them having no exposure to digital assets, the gap is widening. Why such an imbalance? What are the risks and opportunities for investors?
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Crypto: Vitalik Buterin completely revisits the role of Layer 2 in Ethereum
Vitalik Buterin turns a page in the history of Ethereum. In a published post, the co-founder of the protocol questions the strategic vision of Layer 2, long considered the key to the scalability of the network. For him, the rollup-centric model no longer holds its promises. As Ethereum continues its transformation, Buterin calls for a deep rethink of the role of second-layer solutions. This position could well redefine the future of the ecosystem.
Bitcoin approaches $73,000 and erases an entire year's gains!
Having fallen below $74,000 on February 2, Bitcoin suddenly wipes out the gains recorded since Trump's election in 2024. This abrupt decline occurs in a climate of widespread distrust towards risky assets, as selling pressure intensifies. After a peak near $126,000 reached at the end of 2025, the market now questions the robustness of the bullish cycle and casts doubt on the future of the movement.
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Bitcoin ETFs record $562 million in inflows after a black week
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds finally stopped the bleeding on Monday with $562 million in fresh inflows, after four consecutive days of massive outflows. But will this breath of fresh air be enough to reverse the trend in a crypto market still under pressure?
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Crypto: The technical indicators on Solana signal a bullish reversal
Solana (SOL) flirts again with the critical threshold of 100 dollars, its lowest point in 10 months. For some analysts, this level marks a possible floor, heralding a rebound of +150%. For others, it is just a step in a still fragile trend. Between hopes of a recovery and technical doubts, the market hesitates. Are the current signals really enough to reverse the dynamics?
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RWA: These four projects capture 70% of the activity in 2026
Real World Assets (RWA) are coming on strong in 2026, and four projects alone capture 70% of the activity in the market! These are Hedera, Chainlink, Avalanche, and Stellar. Why such dominance and what opportunities do they offer to investors?
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SpaceX acquires xAI: Musk wants to propel AI into space to exceed earthly limits
SpaceX has acquired xAI, bringing together two of Elon Musk's most ambitious private companies. The deal ties rocket launch services to the development of artificial intelligence at a time when computing needs are rapidly increasing. Musk has presented this initiative as a response to the limitations of terrestrial infrastructure. Questions are now being raised about the costs, strategy, and long-term value for both companies.
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The West Facing a Monetary Confidence Crisis According to Balaji Srinivasan
Balaji Srinivasan states that western governments will eventually launch massive asset seizure campaigns. And this will happen as a sovereign debt crisis approaches. He sees a moment coming when the state will seek new grabs, as the bill mounts and the option to 'continue as before' closes. This alert, published via X according to several press releases, quickly circulated in the crypto ecosystem.
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