Global Scans · Cryptocurrencies · Weekly Summary

• [New] As the digital gold narrative for Bitcoin transitions into a tech-index play, the real alpha in 2026 will be the next crypto to explode within the utility and infrastructure space. Tradingkey
• [New] The Federal Reserve's working paper proposes creating specific risk weightings for cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, ADA, DOGE, and XRP, within derivatives margin frameworks. MEXC
• [New] 2026 opportunities likely appear in AI, real-world asset tokenization, and Bitcoin Layer 2 ecosystems. StealthEX
• [New] Alternative Assets Achieve New Prominence with Retail Investors - But Education Remains a Challenge Alternative investments will see their popularity with retail investors increase sharply in 2026, as technological innovations like cryptocurrencies offer new paths to participation. Insights
• [New] DeepSnitch AI is the best crypto presale, crushing every metric, while Bitcoin ETFs record $145M inflows, validating institutional rotation is happening right now during maximum fear. The Tribune
• [New] Standard Chartered lowered its year-end 2026 bitcoin forecast to US$100,000 from US$150,000 - and from US$300,000 just months earlier - warning the original cryptocurrency could drop to US$50,000 before stabilising. Yahoo Finance Singapore
• [New] StanChart now expects Bitcoin to reach $100,000 by the end of 2026, down from its prior $150,000 forecast and well below its earlier $300,000 projection. Benzinga
• [New] Standard Chartered expects bitcoin to fall to around $50,000 and aether to $1,400 in the coming months. CoinDesk
• [New] If Bitcoin requires an upgrade, there will be global consensus. Crypto Briefing
• [New] Looking beyond near-term geopolitical risks, DeepSeek's analysis highlights rising institutional participation and post-halving supply constraints as key forces that could drive Bitcoin to multiple new highs in 2026. cryptonews
• [New] 2026 will be Ethereum's year, while Bitcoin may have a bad year, Solana will have a relatively quiet year, and Hyperliquid will face challenges. MEXC
• [New] The U.S. Treasury will halt sales of seized Bitcoin, retaining $15 billion for a Strategic Reserve to mitigate volatility and bolster dollar dominance. Tradingkey

Last updated: 22 February 2026