After rolling out Bitcoin and Ether spot trading, Standard Chartered plans to soon introduce crypto derivatives for institutional investors.

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capital, mNAV premiums and long-term focus.

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With investigations from two major US agencies now closed, Polymarket has 
reached a critical regulatory milestone ahead of its $200 million funding 
round.

US DOJ, CFTC end investigations into Polymarket — Report

A new weekly “On Chain” report from Bank of America is shining a spotlight on 
Ethereum. According to the report, the network is set to draw steady interest 
from stablecoin investors as lawmakers in Washington take up crypto bills in 
Congress. Ethereum’s role as the home for over 50% of all dollar‑pegged coins 
has caught the eyes of big banks and asset managers alike. Related Reading: 
XRP To Hit $4 This Week? This Crypto Expert Thinks So Stablecoin Legislation 
Under The Lens Based on reports, this week’s Crypto Week in the US House of 
Representatives could reshape the stablecoin sector. Lawmakers are debating 
three major bills: the GENIUS Act, the CLARITY Act, and the Anti‑CBDC 
Surveillance bill. House Financial Services Chair French Hill told a “Think 
Crypto” podcast that dollar‑backed coins would solidify the US dollar’s global 
lead. If Congress backs clear rules, the rails that already carry the most 
volumes could see fresh inflows. BofA launches new weekly periodical &#8216;On 
Chain,&#8217; designed to &#8220;drill into the various facets of the fast-evolving 
digital assets ecosystem.&#8221; First call: Bullish ETH pic.twitter.com/sERRZiTgMq 
— matthew sigel, recovering CFA (@matthew_sigel) July 14, 2025 Rails For The 
Future Bank of America called out infrastructure providers like Stripe and the 
Ethereum network as prime plays for anyone looking to get stablecoin exposure. 
That nod isn’t just for the token itself. It’s a bet on the whole 
stack—wallets, apps and payment tools that ride on Ethereum’s code. Investors 
who pick up Ether now could tap growing on‑chain activity as stablecoin use 
climbs. Institutions Bet On Ether The report also mentioned Treasury Secretary 
Scott Bessent predicting that the dollar‑pegged stablecoin market may swell to 
$2 trillion in the next five years. That forecast has fund managers circling 
the charts. Thomas Lee, Fundstart CIO and new chairman of BitMine, even dubbed 
stablecoins the “ChatGPT of crypto.” His firm now holds Ether in its treasury. 
The move shows how big players are gearing up for a stablecoin surge on 
Ethereum. Related Reading: Avalanche Shatters Record With 20M Transactions—Is 
Real-World Use Finally Here? Other sectors are racing alongside stablecoins. 
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said tokenization could expand 4,000 times over time. 
He sees on‑chain assets tied to real‑world items booming soon. Some say XRP 
and Ether are the go‑to tokens for that play. But Ethereum already has the 
advantage of scale. It isn’t all smooth sailing. Regulation could tighten or 
split along different chains. New networks chase faster speeds and lower fees. 
That competition could chip away at Ethereum’s lead. Still, the network’s mix 
of smart‑contract tools and high stablecoin volumes gives it a strong head 
start. For now, plenty of eyes are on Congress and on‑chain data. If US 
lawmakers set clear stablecoin rules, Ethereum may keep its crown as the top 
hub. Investors looking for exposure will likely track Ether flows and watch 
the bills as they move through committee. The weeks ahead could spell out the 
next big chapter for the network. Featured image from Pexels, chart from 
TradingView

Ethereum Shines Bright As Bank Of America Begins Digital Asset Tracking

The end of investigations may boost crypto-betting legitimacy, influencing 
future regulatory frameworks and market re-entry strategies.
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DOJ and CFTC drop investigations into Polymarket

Bitcoin may retest the $114,000–$115,000 zone, its former resistance turned 
support, before BTC price continues its rally toward $160,000.