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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.

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Stablecoin Surge Could Trigger $1T Exit From Emerging Market Banks: Standard Chartered

Rising stablecoin usage could offer savers in weak economies a safer alternative to local banks.

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Citi Sees Bitcoin Hitting $181K in 2026 as ETF Flows Drive Crypto Higher

The bank forecasts bitcoin at $133,000 by year-end and $181,000 in 12 months.

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Canton Network Activity Surges as Exchanges Join Validators: Copper Research

The institutional blockchain has reached more than 500,000 daily transactions, with major banks and U.S. crypto exchanges fueling unprecedented growth.

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Risks Ahead for Crypto in Q4 Even With Macro Tailwinds: Grayscale

The firm's analysts said Fed rate cuts and regulatory momentum support digital assets, though slowing growth and political roadblocks could weigh on valuations.

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Bitcoin Miners' Market Cap Hit a Record in September: JPMorgan

The average network hashrate rose 9% to an average of 1,031 EH/s last month, according to the bank.

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Crypto's Value Lies in Trillion-Dollar Markets, Bitwise Says

The value of crypto comes from the massive markets it aims to disrupt, not small, niche plays, the report said.

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Stablecoin Market Surges on U.S. Regulation, With Circle's USDC Gaining Ground: JPMorgan

The bank's analysts said the GENIUS Act has fueled a 42% jump in stablecoin growth this year, with Circle’s USDC chipping away at Tether’s dominance.

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Bakkt Shares Still Look Cheap After 170% Rally: Benchmark

The firm has opportunities in three areas: crypto infrastructure, stablecoin payments and its bitcoin treasury strategy.

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