ChainCatcher news, the Web3 asset data platform RootData tweeted that tokens compliant with the ISO 20022 standard have shown strong performance, with an average increase of 72.96% over the past 7 days and a median increase of 63.94%.It is reported that ISO 20022 is an international standard that provides a secure and standardized way for organizations in the payment industry to exchange financial messages. This standard will replace the SWIFT financial messaging system that has been in use for 50 years, which banks and other financial institutions use to facilitate global payments. The ISO 20022 cryptocurrency list is a collection of compliant digital currencies and tokens that meet the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 20022 standard. Many cryptocurrencies will be integrated into this new financial system, referred to as ISO 20022 compliant cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher news, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor posted on the X platform that MARA is a company built on the Bitcoin standard.Previous news, MARA announced plans to issue zero-interest convertible preferred notes to raise $700 million for the purchase of BTC.

ChainCatcher news, according to Hong Kong media Xin Bao, SC Ventures, a subsidiary of Standard Chartered, revealed that its tokenization platform Libeara will launch a dollar-tokenized money market fund in Singapore this month, initially on the Ethereum mainnet. Alexandre Deschatres, the head of business development at Libeara, stated in an interview that before a full on-chain launch, they will assess the liquidity of U.S. Treasury bonds with Wellington Asset Management and Fundbridge.

ChainCatcher news, Standard Chartered Bank and Zodia Markets analysts predict that the adoption rate of stablecoins will significantly increase, potentially accounting for 10% of U.S. M2 transactions in the future.Geoff Kendrick, Global Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered Bank, and Nick Philpott, Co-founder of Zodia Markets, stated in the report: "Currently, the scale of stablecoins is only equivalent to 1% of U.S. M2 transactions and 1% of foreign exchange transactions, but as the industry becomes legitimized, reaching 10% on every metric is feasible."The M2 money supply is a key indicator of the total money supply in an economy, including all currency in circulation and other assets that can be easily converted to cash.

ChainCatcher news, according to CryptoSlate, a report by Standard Chartered Bank indicates that stablecoins are shifting from their initial use in cryptocurrency exchanges to a broader application in global finance. Research shows that stablecoins are increasingly being used for purposes similar to traditional finance, such as dollar savings and trading, as well as facilitating cross-border payments.The report also notes that the market capitalization of stablecoins is currently $163 billion, which, while small compared to the overall financial market, still has significant growth potential.

ChainCatcher message, Base announces support for the cross-chain intent messaging standard ERC-7683, which will allow users to perform cross-chain operations (such as token swaps or transfers) and unify Ethereum's liquidity.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Standard Chartered's Global Head of Digital Assets Research, Geoff Kendrick, stated that the recent BTC pullback is mainly influenced by changes in the U.S. Treasury market. He explained that the decline in the term premium of U.S. Treasuries has boosted market confidence, which may temporarily weaken Bitcoin's appeal as a hedge.Nevertheless, Kendrick maintains his prediction that Bitcoin will reach $125,000 by the end of the year and expects it to hit $200,000 by the end of 2025. Notably, the upcoming options expiration this Friday is also putting short-term pressure on Bitcoin prices. Data shows that since the U.S. elections, spot Bitcoin ETFs have accumulated approximately 77,000 Bitcoins, while MicroStrategy has increased its holdings by 134,000 Bitcoins, with an average institutional purchase price of $88,700. Kendrick anticipates that this price level may serve as a short-term support, with Bitcoin consolidating in the range of $85,000 to $88,700 before continuing to rise.

According to ChainCatcher news, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has released 8 financial industry standards, including the "Communication Guidelines for General Blockchain Infrastructure in Regional Equity Markets." The financial industry standard "Communication Guidelines for General Blockchain Infrastructure in Regional Equity Markets" specifies the communication guidelines between the general financial infrastructure based on the "Regulatory Chain - Local Business Chain" dual-layer architecture and the existing systems of regional equity markets. It clarifies the systems, main data objects, business scenarios, and operational instructions involved in 6 types of communication agreements: user registration agreement, asset registration agreement, fund mapping agreement, asset mapping agreement, transfer management agreement, and settlement management agreement. The implementation of these standards is beneficial for fully leveraging the supporting role of the "Regulatory Chain - Local Business Chain" dual-layer blockchain architecture for existing business systems and promoting the transformation and integration of these systems.

ChainCatcher news, Tether announced it will invest in Quantoz Payments to launch a stablecoin compliant with MiCAR standards.

ChainCatcher news, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood discussed the impact of political and technological changes with Research Director Sam Korus and Portfolio Manager Nick Grous in the latest episode of "The Brainstorm" podcast. Wood believes that a new government could drive significant reforms, particularly in the regulation of crypto assets.Key discussion points include Trump's reform experience, the future development of cryptocurrencies, the impact of tariffs on the dollar, and market expansion driven by innovation. Wood stated that technological advancements could lead to a decrease in inflation and interest rates.

ChainCatcher news, the Trump family's crypto project WLFI announced on the X platform that it will adopt Chainlink's on-chain data and cross-chain connectivity standards as a secure way to bring DeFi into the next phase of mass adoption.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Standard Chartered Bank stated in a research report that the significant victory of the Republican Party in the United States will enable the new government to implement proactive policies in the digital asset sector, which could inflate the total market value of cryptocurrencies to $10 trillion by the end of 2026.Standard Chartered Bank indicated that in the early days of the new Trump administration, the cryptocurrency market will face many favorable factors, including regulatory changes and adjustments in positions at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These factors may lead the government to adopt a more lenient stance towards digital assets. These positive developments could increase the total market value of cryptocurrencies from the current $2.5 trillion to $10 trillion by the end of 2026.

ChainCatcher news, Standard Chartered Bank's Global Head of Digital Asset Research Geoff Kendrick believes that many of Trump's commitments to support cryptocurrencies will drive up Bitcoin. He expects that Trump will overturn Biden's veto of SAB121, a controversial accounting guideline from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which critics say prevents investment banks from offering cryptocurrency custody services on a large scale.Geoff Kendrick believes that Trump will quickly achieve this goal after taking office on January 20 next year, and he thinks this move will encourage more institutions to adopt cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher news, an analyst from Standard Chartered, Geoff Kendrick, who predicted that Bitcoin would reach $80,000 before the U.S. presidential election, forecasts that Bitcoin will continue to rise until the end of this year, "easily reaching" $100,000 before the expiration of certain Bitcoin options on December 27."I predict that the Bitcoin price will reach $125,000 by the end of the year, which is the next level, although I note that many Trump-related trades peaked around the inauguration on January 20 after the 2016 election... Therefore, if Bitcoin does not reach $125,000 by December 31, I believe it will reach that by January 20," Kendrick, the bank's head of foreign exchange and digital asset research, said in an email last Sunday.Kendrick further predicts that given the recent gains in Ethereum and Solana, the rise in Bitcoin's price could "benefit all investors," with some tokens potentially outperforming Bitcoin.Kendrick wrote, "It seems inevitable that SOL will hit a new all-time high (the previous all-time high was $260 in November 2021) by the end of this year. ETH reaching a new all-time high (the previous high was $4,866 in November 2021) may have to wait until around the inauguration, but overall, we believe these assets will continue to rise, with SOL potentially performing the best." (The Block)

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, based on the prediction of Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick, if the Republican Party successfully controls both houses of the U.S. Congress, the market capitalization of cryptocurrencies could reach $10 trillion by the end of 2026, a 300% increase from the current $2.7 trillion.Kendrick believes that a Republican-led government may bring friendly policies, such as easing regulations on stablecoins and adopting a more lenient stance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which would be significant positives for Bitcoin reserves and more. Additionally, areas such as crypto gaming, tokenization, and decentralized IoT are expected to benefit from a more favorable policy environment.

ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, Standard Chartered's Global Head of Digital Asset Research Geoff Kendrick stated in a briefing on Wednesday that after Trump's victory, the price of Bitcoin will reach $125,000 by the end of this year and $200,000 by the end of 2025. This prediction aligns with estimates from research and brokerage firm Bernstein made earlier this month.Geoff Kendrick believes that many of Trump's commitments to support cryptocurrencies, such as firing SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, establishing a national strategic Bitcoin reserve, and reshaping the U.S. into a "Bitcoin superpower," will drive Bitcoin's rise. From Bitcoin options trading, Standard Chartered found that many investors are interested in a price around $80,000, indicating that this cryptocurrency is expected to reach that level "in the next week or two."

ChainCatcher message, LaunchPad platforms such as Four.meme, Flap, We.Rich have integrated the GoPlus SafeToken Protocol, which enables the standardized and secure issuance of tokens like meme, eliminating risks such as contract backdoors. Additionally, it provides a supporting Locker contract to lock a portion of the tokens, catering to the business development needs of different types of projects. Users on platforms that integrate the GoPlus SafeToken Protocol can configure meme assets more securely.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Zodia Custody, the cryptocurrency custody company of Standard Chartered Bank, CEO Julian Sawyer stated in an interview that the company is seeking to raise $50 million from investors to drive its plans to expand into new regions and broaden its product range.Sawyer added that although Zodia currently has the support of several wholesale financial firms, it now hopes to attract a wider variety of investors, including payment and tokenization companies; cryptocurrency-focused consulting firm Architect Partners is assisting with this effort that began last month.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced plans to promote regulated and trusted tokenized forms of currency as common settlement assets, thereby reducing settlement risks and market fragmentation. It is currently facilitating financial institutions to obtain common settlement assets, including the Singapore dollar wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC). The initial test network, SGD Testnet, features settlement tools, programmability, and interoperability.The test network SGD Testnet will be open to eligible financial institutions in Project Guardian and Project Orchid. The first batch of participating financial institutions includes DBS Bank, OCBC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and UOB, with use cases including payments and securities settlement.

ChainCatcher message, Ethereum L2 solution Optimism tweeted that it will support the cross-chain intent messaging standard ERC-7683, aimed at unifying liquidity between Ethereum L2s.