ETHEREUM SEEN OUTPERFORMING BITCOIN Standard Chartered says Ethereum’s outlook has improved and it is likely to outperform bitcoin. While weak bitcoin performance has weighed on the broader crypto market, rising institutional demand for ethereum and its dominance in stablecoins, real-world assets, and DeFi support a stronger outlook. Increased network throughput and potential U.S. regulatory clarity could provide further upside. The bank forecasts ethereum at $7,500 this year and $30,000 by 2029.(*Walter Bloomberg)