Standard Chartered has revised its Solana price targets, lowering the 2026 forecast but projecting a long-term surge to $2,000 by decade's end, citing the blockchain's potential to lead in micropayments and stablecoin transactions.
A decade after its contentious split from Ethereum, Ethereum Classic (ETC) remains a footnote in the crypto narrative. As investors look to 2026, we examine the philosophical legacy, technical constraints, and market realities defining this original—but overshadowed—blockchain.
Amid a surge in cryptocurrency activity within Iran, U.S. authorities are investigating whether digital asset platforms are being used by state-linked entities to circumvent international sanctions, according to blockchain analysts and sources familiar with the matter.
A blockchain-based inflation tracker signals a dramatic cooling of price pressures, contrasting official data and bolstering the case for aggressive Fed easing—a potential tailwind for battered digital assets.
As Elon Musk's xAI prepares to merge with SpaceX, the hiring of a cryptocurrency quantitative expert points to ambitions beyond Earth-bound AI, aiming to integrate blockchain data and decentralized finance protocols into a future space-based data network.
Elon Musk's newly merged AI venture, xAI, is actively seeking cryptocurrency experts to train its models on digital asset markets. The move follows the blockbuster union with SpaceX and points to a strategic push into AI-driven financial analysis.
A push for a federal cap on credit card interest rates, championed by former President Trump and aligned with a Sanders bill, faces scrutiny from economists who warn it could backfire, restricting credit for the very borrowers it aims to protect.
Following the late-January market turmoil, scrutiny has intensified on the Binance ecosystem. Our analysis identifies three tokens—CAKE, ASTER, and BNB—where on-chain data and price action suggest accumulating confidence, despite ongoing sector-wide concerns.
The rapid adoption of OpenClaw, an open-source autonomous AI agent platform, is moving beyond social media buzz to directly execute transactions on blockchain networks, prompting both excitement about efficiency and deep concerns over market stability and accountability.
Citing weak network usage and a need to strengthen its economic model, the IP-centric blockchain Story Protocol has pushed back its major token supply unlock by six months to August 2026, aiming to mitigate sell-off risks and buy time for growth.
Cross-chain protocol CrossCurve has been exploited for an estimated $3 million, with a critical smart contract flaw allowing unauthorized fund withdrawals across multiple blockchains. The incident renews scrutiny on bridge security and user protections in decentralized finance.
Northland Capital has revised its price target for Bitdeer Technologies (BTDR) downward to $25, citing a more conservative valuation approach following the company's latest operational update. The firm, however, reaffirmed its Outperform rating, signaling continued confidence in the blockchain and high-performance computing firm's long-term strategy.
Visa is aggressively expanding its footprint beyond traditional card payments, launching new initiatives in stablecoin settlements, renter-focused commerce, and streamlined crypto-to-fiat conversions. These partnerships aim to embed Visa's network into the burgeoning worlds of blockchain-based finance and essential housing expenditures.
While fintech has streamlined user interfaces, the backbone of finance remains slow. Cryptocurrency's native digital settlement presents a structural shift. Amid regulatory uncertainty, Cantor Fitzgerald identifies three public companies positioned to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the blockchain ecosystem.
Analysis reveals the South African government remains the dominant force in Telkom SA SOC Ltd, holding a 41% stake, with institutional investors accounting for 36%. This ownership landscape raises questions about corporate governance, strategic direction, and future growth prospects for the telecommunications giant.
Aon plc's (NYSE: AON) shares, hovering around $350, present a conundrum for investors. While a proprietary 'Excess Returns' model suggests a significant 35% upside, traditional price-to-earnings analysis indicates the stock may already be richly priced. This divergence highlights the complex factors at play in valuing the global professional services and insurance brokerage giant.
Ameriprise Financial shares have delivered impressive multi-year gains, but new analysis suggests the stock may still be significantly undervalued based on excess returns and peer comparisons, presenting a potential opportunity for investors.
Baird's recent 'Outperform' reiteration for Kontoor Brands spotlights robust operating margin expansion and deep institutional backing, even as insider selling and leverage concerns linger. The analysis examines whether the company's core denim resilience can outweigh shifting investor sentiment.
While debt often raises red flags for investors, a detailed analysis of Agilent Technologies' balance sheet reveals a robust financial structure, strong earnings coverage, and ample cash generation, suggesting its leverage is a tool for growth rather than a risk.
A new discounted cash flow analysis suggests shares of the clinical-stage biotech Alto Neuroscience could be substantially undervalued, presenting a potential opportunity for investors as the company advances its brain disorder therapeutics.
