Standard Chartered has halved its bitcoin price forecasts for 2025 and 2026, citing weaker demand and a shift toward ETF-driven buying. Analyst Geoff Kendrick now sees slower long-term growth, delaying his $500,000 target to 2030 amid deteriorating crypto sentiment.
AI stocks: Midterm elections could threaten AI trade as data center backlash grows
Public opposition to US data centers and the November midterm elections could reshape AI infrastructure investment. Increased regulatory scrutiny, rising electricity costs and construction delays