**Crypto News Flash:**

- **JPMorgan Ups Bitcoin Mining Stock Targets:** Analysts at JPMorgan have increased price targets for Bitcoin mining stocks like MARA, CleanSpark, Riot Platforms, and Iren. This change reflects the value of their power assets and Bitcoin holdings. Stocks are trading near or above these new targets.

- **Ripple's RLUSD Stablecoin Approved:** Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin has received approval from the NYDFS. CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced upcoming exchange listings. Ripple aims for a $2 trillion market cap by 2028.

- **Crypto IPOs Expected in 2025:** Bitwise predicts five crypto unicorns, including Circle and Kraken, will go public in 2025, driven by growing investor demand and favorable conditions.

- **Riot Platforms Plans $500M Bitcoin Purchase:** Riot Platforms aims to raise $500 million for Bitcoin acquisitions amid price surges, potentially through private bond issues.

- **Binance's US Market Re-entry Premature:** Binance CEO Richard Teng stated it's too early to discuss re-entering the US market after last year's exit due to regulatory issues. The focus remains on global expansion.