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Wall Street Bank Citigroup Sees Ether Falling to $4,300 by Year-End

Network activity remains the key driver of ether’s value, but much of the recent growth has been on layer-2s, the report noted.

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Bitcoin Mining Profitability Fell in August, Jefferies Says

U.S.-listed mining companies accounted for 26% of the Bitcoin network last month, unchanged from July, the report said.

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Markets

Ether Bigger Beneficiary of Digital Asset Treasuries Than Bitcoin or Solana: StanChart

The strongest DATs will be those with cheap funding, scale, and staking yield, which favors ether and solana treasuries over bitcoin, analyst Geoff Kendrick said.

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Crypto Bull Market Still Has Room to Run, Coinbase Says

A mix of strong liquidity, a benign macro backdrop and supportive regulatory signals could keep the crypto market rally alive in the fourth quarter, the report said.

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Strategy's S&P 500 Snub Is a Cautionary Signal for Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries: JPMorgan

The company's bid to join the S&P 500 index was rejected, despite meeting eligibility criteria, the report said.

Strategy CEO Michael Saylor

Markets

Crypto Institutional Adoption Appears to Be in the Early Phases: JPMorgan

Institutions hold about 25% of bitcoin ETPs, and according to one survey, 85% of firms already allocate to digital assets or plan to in 2025.

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Finance

Tokenization Offers ‘Enhanced Liquidity,’ but Faces Major Hurdles, BofA Says

One of the most important benefits these vehicles offer is enhanced liquidity, the report said.

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Finance

Tokenization Is 'Mutual Fund 3.0,' Bank of America Says

Tokenized money market funds are expected to lead adoption thanks to their attractive yields relative to stablecoins, the report said.

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Markets

Bitcoin Network Hashrate Returned to All-Time Highs in August: JPMorgan

The combined market cap of the 13 U.S.-listed bitcoin miners the bank tracks reached a record high last month.

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Strategy’s Equity Shift Is No Retreat From Bitcoin Strategy, Benchmark Says

Analyst Mark Palmer reiterated his buy rating and $705 price target on the Michael Saylor-led company, which is more than a double from current levels.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)