**Crypto News Flash:**

- **Binance's US Comeback Uncertain:** Binance's CEO, Richard Teng, called talks of re-entering the US "premature" after the exchange's $4.3 billion settlement over regulatory issues. Instead, Binance is focusing on global expansion and has partnered with Circle to integrate USD Coin (USDC) into its operations.

- **Microsoft Rejects Bitcoin Proposal:** Microsoft shareholders voted against a proposal to allocate profits to Bitcoin, despite its adoption by firms like MicroStrategy.

- **JPMorgan Ups Mining Stock Targets:** JPMorgan raised price targets for Bitcoin mining stocks, highlighting their power assets and BTC holdings.

- **Crypto IPOs in 2025?:** Bitwise predicts major crypto firms like Circle and Kraken will go public in 2025, driven by growing investor interest.

- **MARA's Major Bitcoin Purchase:** MARA Holdings acquired 11,774 BTC, boosting its total to 40,435 BTC and achieving a record hashrate of 50 EH/s.