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Bitcoin Miners Posted Record Profits in 2Q as HPC Push Accelerated, JPMorgan Says
Rising bitcoin prices, improved efficiency, and heavy investment in high-performance computing fueled a strong second quarter for miners, the bank said.

Asia Morning Briefing: Regional Crypto Power Balance Is Shifting as Japan 'Ready to Pop’
On the sidelines of Token2049 in Singapore, crypto execs kept returning to the same theme: Tokyo is becoming the region’s new crypto capital.

Figure Gets Mixed Wall Street Debut as KBW, BofA Diverge on Outlook
The newly public blockchain lender earns praise for market share in tokenized credit, but concerns remain over scaling and regulation.

Grayscale Adds Staking to Ethereum and Solana Investment Products in U.S. First
The update applies to Grayscale's Ethereum Trust ETF, Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and Solana Trust, which have a combined $8.25 billion in assets under management.

Bitcoin's ATH Brings Firepower for Bulls With One Caveat: Crypto Daybook Americas
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 6, 2025

Bitcoin’s $125K Resistance: Analyst Warns Failure Could Bring Bear Market
Ledn CIO John Glover warns that failing to surpass the $125,000 resistance could trigger a bear market.

Asia Morning Briefing: Why Russia-Linked Stablecoin Issuer A7A5 Could Exhibit at Token2049 Despite Singapore Sanctions
Singapore made a bold move in its usual foreign policy of neutrality by sanctioning Promsvyazbank, a bank associated with the ruble stablecoin issuer A7A5, due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But A7A5 was able to legally make an appearance at Token2049 because the conference is organized by a Hong Kong entity.

What SWIFT's Blockchain Means for Stablecoins and Global Banks
The company that underpins the global financial messaging system is building infrastructure for onchain settlement as it seeks a role in blockchain-based finance.

Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial's Stablecoin Needs Better Attestation Reports, NYDIG Says
NYDIG noted that the delay in reporting is notable, given USD1's growing profile and $2.7 billion in supply, and may be a concern for investors.

Bitcoin's Key Trends Suggest Price Still Has Plenty of Room to Run
Despite some investors calling Q4 the end of the cycle, key long-term indicators suggest the bull market may just be getting started.

