... Bitcoin's price increase. The firm is now planning to raise another $4 billion through stock issuance to increase its crypto assets—an exemplary case of an enterprise’s long-term faith in Bitcoin. Other publicly traded companies, including several tech giants and retail chains, also hold cryptocurrencies on their balance sheets or accept them as payment. Additionally, traditional banks are exploring blockchain applications: for example, Bank of America is testing the use of stablecoins to expedite international ...

... platforms for trading and storing digital assets, providing affluent clients with secure access to crypto investments. Payment giants Visa and Mastercard are expanding pilot projects for using stablecoins for international settlements and testing the integration ... ... cryptocurrencies in the eyes of the market. Where participation in crypto-assets was previously limited mainly to specialized funds and tech enthusiasts, it is now joined by media corporations, traditional investment funds, and Wall Street veterans. This forms a ...

... reflects a broader trend in the industry: mining companies increasingly recognize the growing demand for computing power from tech companies (data processing, machine learning) and strive to utilize their equipment and energy contracts in new segments.... ... regularly selling a portion of their production to fund expansion. Even traditional players in the energy sector and engineering giants are increasingly investing in mining by building joint data centers and providing excess energy supply to miners, regarding ...

... traditional stock market with the cryptocurrency industry emphasizes the blurring of boundaries between them and indicates the readiness of the largest exchanges to adapt to the changing financial landscape. Such steps by media corporations, banks, and tech giants strengthen confidence in the crypto market. While digital assets were once primarily viewed by enthusiasts and specialized funds, players from Wall Street and international companies are now joining in. This forms a new level of legitimacy and ...