Standard Chartered Predicts 70X Increase for Arbitrum by 2030

70X increase for Arbitrum — Standard Chartered has forecast that Arbitrum’s ARB token could see a 70-fold price increase by 2030, according to a market digest published on September 20, 2026.

The prediction was highlighted amid a week of significant regulatory developments in the United States. The U.S. Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, falling short of the 60 votes needed for cloture with a 49-50 vote. Despite the setback, some senators indicated a commitment to future passage, though the limited legislative calendar makes action in 2026 unlikely.

In the absence of the CLARITY legislation, regulators moved to establish new rules. The Securities and Exchange Commission announced a five-year exemption allowing limited trading of tokenized U.S. stocks on public blockchains. Separately, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a no-action position for software providers connecting users to regulated derivatives platforms.

In other policy news, the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services voted to advance the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026, which would formalize a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve into law.