Jefferies
Tether’s Gold Hoard Surges to 116 Tons, Rivals Small Central Banks
Jefferies said that stablecoin giant Tether has quietly become one of the gold market’s most influential new buyers.

Jefferies Sees Solid Quarter but Limited Upside for Bitcoin Miner MARA
The bank kept its hold rating on the stock and trimmed its price target to $16 from $19.

Core Scientific Holders Poised to Reject CoreWeave Merger, Jefferies Says
The bank said investors are likely to vote down the deal on Oct. 30, betting Core Scientific can create more value on its own.

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Declined More Than 7% in September: Jefferies
Bitcoin mining margins tightened in September as a rising network hashrate and a slide in BTC prices dragged profitability lower

Chainlink Poised to Power TradFi Shift to Blockchain, Jefferies Says
The network secures $103 billion across more than 2,500 projects with partners such as Swift, DTCC and JPMorgan.

'Am I Too Late to Invest' in Crypto? Here's What TradFi Is Asking Wall Street Analysts
Jefferies says most institutional investors remain on the sidelines despite growing token infrastructure, but that's changing, and it's a good thing for the industry.

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.

Core Scientific Faces Valuation Disconnect; PT Hiked to $22: Jefferies
The bank reiterated its buy rating on CORZ and raised its price target for the bitcoin miner to $22 from $16 to reflect the CoreWeave acquisition.

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Rose 2% in July Amid BTC Price Rally, Jefferies Says
A rising bitcoin price is seen as most favorable for Galaxy's digital assets business, while miners fight a rising network hashrate, the report said.

Mining Profitability Climbed Over 5% in June as Hashrate Fell, BTC Price Rose: Jefferies
The macro and regulatory backdrop has intensified investor interest in the sector and provided a fresh tailwind for mining firms, the report said.
