Standard Chartered
Coinbase is rolling out Coinbase Business in Singapore through a partnership with Standard Chartered, enabling startups and SMBs to make fast USDC payments, settle internationally, and access crypto finance tools. The tie-up aims to link bank rails with on-chain flows to lower friction for cross-border commerce.
Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick predicts Bitcoin could fall below $100,000 by this weekend. Despite this potential price dip, investors can still access cryptocurrencies conveniently through platforms like Bitlet.app, which offers a Crypto Installment service allowing users to buy cryptos now and pay monthly.
Standard Chartered and Synpulse forecast a significant increase in global financial assets, projecting a rise to $30 trillion by 2034. This trend highlights the expanding opportunities in the financial sector, including crypto investments. Platforms like Bitlet.app are well-positioned to help investors capitalize on this growth through flexible crypto installment services.
Standard Chartered has revised its 2025 price target for Ethereum's native token, Ether, down to $4,000, highlighting competitive pressures from Base's increasing market share. Despite this, the Ethereum ecosystem remains robust with various opportunities for investors.
In August 2025, the crypto market soared with Bitcoin staying above $122,000 and Ether nearing its 2021 peak. Ether funds and ETFs see massive inflows, with analysts predicting even higher prices by year-end. The new U.S. GENIUS Act is expected to drive further Ethereum growth.
Standard Chartered has updated its Ethereum price forecast, now expecting it to reach $7,500 by 2025 and $25,000 by 2028, reflecting growing confidence in the cryptocurrency's future.
Standard Chartered has increased its Ether price prediction to $7,500 by the end of 2025, driven by industry growth and regulatory support like the Genius Act. Recent Ether price surges highlight growing crypto acceptance.
Standard Chartered has become the first major global bank to offer direct spot trading in bitcoin and ether against the US dollar, targeting institutional clients. This marks a significant step in integrating cryptocurrencies into mainstream finance.
Standard Chartered's UK branch has introduced spot trading for Bitcoin and Ether, targeting institutional clients. This move marks the first regulated and secure access by a global systemically important bank to deliverable spot trading of these cryptocurrencies. Integration through FX platforms and upcoming digital asset forwards showcase the bank's commitment to meeting rising crypto demand within regulatory frameworks.