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Standard Chartered Predicts ENA Token to Hit $2 by 2028
Standard Chartered has initiated coverage on Ethena, predicting its native ENA token could reach $2 by 2028. Analyst Geoff Kendrick cited tokenization plans, perpetual contract expansion, and token buybacks as key bullish catalysts driving this ambitious forecast.
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Visa, Mastercard Back New OUSD Stablecoin with $1B
A new Stripe-backed stablecoin called OUSD launched with over $1 billion in liquidity, backed by Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase, and Shopify. The project features a unique revenue-sharing model that rewards participating businesses with most of the income generated by its reserves.
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Crypto Funds Attract $3.5B in a Week: 2026 Record
Crypto investment products attracted $3.55 billion in a single week, marking the strongest inflow of 2026, according to CoinShares. Bitcoin dominated the flows, followed by Ethereum, Solana, and XRP, as institutional appetite for digital assets continues to grow.
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OUSD Stablecoin Launches on Ethereum, Solana & Base
The OUSD stablecoin by Open Standard has officially launched on Ethereum, Solana, Base, and Morpho. Backed by Coinbase, Stripe, Mastercard, and Visa, it introduces yield-bearing features to the stablecoin market. The token is already tradable on Coinbase, Kraken, and Uniswap.
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UK Crypto Regulation: FCA Oversight Begins in 2026
The UK is bringing crypto under full FCA oversight for the first time. The regulator is now accepting applications ahead of new rules taking effect next year, signaling a major shift in how Britain treats digital assets.
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Aerodrome and Velodrome Merge into Aero: What This Means for DeFi
Aerodrome and Velodrome have merged into Aero, aiming to streamline liquidity across Ethereum-aligned chains and tap into a $63 billion TVL market. This consolidation could reshape the DeFi landscape by reducing fragmentation and improving trading efficiency for users.
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France Crypto M&A Boom: Post-MiCA Consolidation Wave
Since MiCA came into effect, France’s crypto sector has seen a wave of mergers and acquisitions. Major players like Coinhouse, Kaiko, and Qwarks are buying smaller rivals to scale up fast, signaling a new era of maturity for Europe’s largest crypto market.
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Tokenized Stocks Hit $3.5B On-Chain: SEC Sandbox Opens
Tokenized stocks have reached a $3.5 billion on-chain market cap, growing 33% in just one month. Meanwhile, the SEC has launched a five-year regulatory sandbox running until 2031, giving crypto projects legal clarity to innovate. Together, these milestones signal a major shift in how traditional finance and blockchain are converging.