The Crypto Industry Has Spent Nearly $200 Million to Pass New Pro-Crypto Legislation. Here's What Investors Need to Know.

The crypto industry has spent $189 million lobbying for the Clarity Act, which would grant the CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over digital asset spot markets and codify Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP as commodities. However, prediction markets give the bill only a 31% chance of passing by year-end due to Democratic demands for ethics language and unresolved stablecoin yield questions. XRP has the most to gain from passage, while Bitcoin has the least.

07/22/2026, 4:31 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Cryptocurrencies Tom Lee Expects to Deliver Massive Gains

Tom Lee, Fundstrat co-founder and chairman of BitMine Immersion Technologies, predicts Bitcoin will reach $250,000 and Ethereum $12,000-$62,000 by end of 2026. However, his predictions face skepticism from other analysts like Standard Chartered, which cut its Bitcoin target to $100,000. The article notes potential conflicts of interest as Lee's company actively accumulates Ethereum while he evangelizes high price targets.

07/21/2026, 4:22 AM • The Motley Fool

Standard Chartered Renews Call for $100,000 Bitcoin by End of 2026. Here's the Most Likely Scenario

Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick reaffirmed a $100,000 Bitcoin price target by end of 2026, requiring a 56% increase from current ~$64,000 levels. However, the article expresses skepticism about this bullish forecast, citing concerns about MicroStrategy's recent Bitcoin sales despite its historical 'never sell' stance, and noting that Bitcoin typically takes 2-3 years to recover from bear markets. The author suggests a more likely scenario is Bitcoin treading water through 2026-2027 as investor interest shifts toward AI stocks.

07/20/2026, 8:19 AM • The Motley Fool

Crypto News: Pepeto Presale Crosses $10.3 Million While the XRP Price Prediction Targets $12.50

XRP trades at $1.10 following a market selloff that wiped $580 million in long positions. Despite bullish long-term XRP price predictions targeting $12.50 by 2028, large XRP holders are increasingly investing in Pepeto presale, which has raised over $10.3 million. The shift reflects investor preference for faster returns from early-stage presales compared to waiting years for regulatory clarity on XRP.

06/25/2026, 12:39 PM • GlobeNewswire

Crypto Update: Pepeto Presale Crosses $10.29 Million as the Solana Price Prediction Targets $600

Solana's token ecosystem is experiencing weakness despite strong underlying technology, with SOL trading 75% below its all-time high. Capital is rotating toward Ethereum-based projects as investors seek higher returns. Standard Chartered has trimmed its Solana price forecast to $250 by 2026, while infrastructure improvements like Firedancer continue development.

06/21/2026, 4:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Meme Coins News: Pepeto Presale Passes $10.28 Million as the Solana Price Prediction Targets $600 While SOL Tokens Collapse

Pepeto's presale has raised $10.28 million, attracting large crypto wallets. Meanwhile, Solana (SOL) has declined 75% from its all-time high to $73, with token launches dropping 42% since mid-January. Despite bullish long-term tech developments like Firedancer and Alpenglow, investor attention is shifting from Solana tokens to Ethereum-based projects. Solana price predictions range from $250-$600 depending on the analyst.

06/17/2026, 6:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

This Fast-Growing Payments Stock Just Moved to Nasdaq. Is Wise Coming for U.S. Banks?

Wise, a U.K.-founded fintech payments company, moved its primary listing to Nasdaq while maintaining a secondary London listing. The company processed $243 billion in cross-border volume (up 31% YoY) and has applied for a U.S. national trust bank charter to access Federal Reserve payment rails directly. With fees averaging 0.52% versus traditional providers' 3-5%, Wise aims to capture significant market share in the U.S. dollar payments market, though regulatory approval remains uncertain.

05/11/2026, 12:28 PM • The Motley Fool

Wise debuts US listing on Nasdaq

Wise, a global fintech company, announced its listing on Nasdaq on May 11, 2026, while maintaining its secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange. The company reported strong financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2026, including $243 billion in cross-border volume (up 31% YoY), $2.5 billion in net revenue (up 19% YoY), and nearly 19 million customers. The company aims to expand its US presence and accelerate its mission to reduce hidden cross-border transfer fees.

05/11/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Crypto News: Pepeto Presale Final Stage Update as BNB Price Prediction Targets $2,000 After CZ Calls BNB Chain the Future of AI Payments

BNB Chain is positioned as a key infrastructure for AI payments following CZ's statements at Consensus Miami. BNB price predictions target $2,000 by 2026-2027, supported by new leveraged ETF launches and token burns. BNB Chain hosts over 150,000 AI agent deployments with a 43,750% increase since January.

05/09/2026, 1:22 AM • GlobeNewswire

Crypto Update: Pepeto Announces Exchange Update While XRP Price Prediction $10,000 Target Faces a Reality Check

XRP reached $1.39 with strong ETF inflows of $82.42 million in April, with price predictions ranging from $2.48 to $2.80 by year-end. The article compares Pepeto's presale momentum to early Dogecoin growth, noting the project has raised $9.78 million and expects a Binance listing soon. However, the $10,000 XRP price target is dismissed as unrealistic for a large-cap asset.

05/02/2026, 11:26 PM • GlobeNewswire

Crypto News: Pepeto Updates Presale Website While XRP Price Prediction Targets $200

Pepeto's main domain was targeted by attackers, prompting the team to move presale access to a temporary domain. As the crypto market prepares for a bull run with XRP leading, price predictions for XRP range from $8 to $200 depending on regulatory developments. Large whale wallets are accumulating XRP and participating in Pepeto's presale, signaling confidence in both assets.

04/29/2026, 10:45 PM • GlobeNewswire

Crypto News Today: AlphaPepe Binance Listing Talks Accelerate whilst XRP Price Prediction Sets Target at $8.00

AlphaPepe presale has crossed $960,000 with 8,000+ holders and accelerated Binance listing discussions ahead of Q2 2026 launch. Meanwhile, XRP maintains a long-term $8.00 bull-case target, though Standard Chartered revised its nearer-term 2026 target down to $2.80, indicating the larger breakout depends on institutional adoption, ETF demand, and regulatory progress.

04/26/2026, 8:30 PM • GlobeNewswire

Crypto News: Pepeto Presale Stage Announcement While Markets Ask If the XRP Price Prediction Can Reach $10

Pepeto's presale stage sold out ahead of schedule with new wallet entries doubling month-over-month. The broader crypto market shows bullish signals with XRP trading at $1.42 and potentially targeting $10 if the CLARITY Act passes Senate and Ripple secures a Federal Reserve master account. Over 120 crypto firms signed a joint letter urging Senate action on the CLARITY Act. Seven spot XRP ETFs have absorbed $1.44 billion in inflows.

04/26/2026, 3:20 PM • GlobeNewswire

Crypto News: AlphaPepe Ecosystem Expansion Gains Momentum While XRP Price Prediction Targets $8.00

AlphaPepe's presale Stage 14 launched at $0.01570 with $920,000 raised and 7,900 holders ahead of Q2 2026 exchange debut. The project features AlphaSwap, an AI-powered DEX demo with 1,000+ users and a 10/10 BlockSAFU audit score. Meanwhile, XRP maintains institutional momentum with ETF inflows of $55 million weekly and SBI Ripple Asia's prepaid token issuance on the XRP Ledger, though the $8 bull case depends on regulatory clarity and sustained institutional adoption.

04/22/2026, 9:15 PM • GlobeNewswire

The Iran War Shock Just Emphasized Exactly Why Patient Investors Keep Winning

Despite an 8% drop in the S&P 500 during the Iran war in late February through March, the market rebounded with a 12% gain since March 30, reaching new all-time highs. The article argues that patient, long-term investors benefit most by avoiding panic selling during market shocks, citing historical data showing stocks deliver positive returns in 75% of years and have never had negative returns over any 20-year period. Economic resilience, improved energy efficiency, and the importance of staying invested are highlighted as reasons to maintain a diversified portfolio.

04/20/2026, 10:09 AM • The Motley Fool