U.S. Senate committee hearing on crypto regulation with blockchain display
Bitcoin News

Senate CLARITY Act markup faces ethics debate as North Korea crypto thefts hit $2B and Bitmine slows Ether buys

Three key stories are shaping the crypto space today as the U.S. Senate Banking Committee prepares to mark up the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY), a new report reveals North Korea-linked hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto last year, and Ether treasury firm Bitmine has slowed its aggressive accumulation strategy. CLARITY Act markup […]

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Ethereum News

Tom Lee’s Bitmine Reveals Ethereum Holdings: How Many Tokens Does the Fund Hold?

Tom Lee, the well-known Wall Street strategist and co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors, has drawn renewed attention to his cryptocurrency-focused venture, Bitmine. A recent regulatory filing has shed light on the fund’s digital asset holdings, prompting investors and analysts to scrutinize the exact number of Ethereum tokens under management. Bitmine’s SEC Filing Discloses Ethereum Position […]

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Ethereum News

Why Tom Lee’s BitMine Move Could Cool Down Ethereum Buying

Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors and a well-known voice in cryptocurrency markets, has launched BitMine, a Bitcoin-focused mining venture. While the move is a direct bet on Bitcoin’s long-term value, analysts are now examining its potential ripple effect on Ethereum markets. The core concern: a significant shift of institutional capital and retail attention […]

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Ethereum News

Bitmine Narrows Gap With Strategy in Weekly Crypto Treasury Buys

Bitmine has accelerated its weekly Bitcoin acquisition pace, significantly narrowing the accumulation gap with Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) in the race to build corporate crypto treasuries. The mining firm’s increased purchase frequency signals a broader shift among publicly traded companies treating Bitcoin as a primary reserve asset. Bitmine’s Accelerated Accumulation Strategy Over the past four weeks, […]

Ethereum Foundation and BitMine OTC deal handshake with ETH coins
Bitcoin News

Ethereum Foundation sells another 10,000 ETH to BitMine in third OTC deal, drawing community scrutiny

The Ethereum Foundation has completed a third over-the-counter (OTC) sale of 10,000 ETH to BitMine Immersion Technologies, raising fresh questions about the pace and transparency of its treasury management. The transaction, executed at an average price of $2,292 per coin, is worth approximately $22.9 million. Details of the latest OTC sale According to a statement […]

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Ethereum News

Tom Lee’s BitMine Acquires 20,000 ETH as Institutional Buying Surge Reaches $147 Million in 24 Hours

In a significant move within the institutional cryptocurrency environment, Tom Lee’s BitMine has purchased 20,000 Ethereum (ETH) tokens, contributing to a broader 24-hour buying spree that saw total institutional acquisitions reach $147 million. The transaction, confirmed through on-chain data and company statements, underscores a growing trend of large-scale accumulation by established financial entities. BitMine’s Strategic […]

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Bitcoin News

Bitmine’s Bold Bet: Company Accelerates Ether Buys, Nears 5% of Total ETH Supply

In a significant move for cryptocurrency markets, Bitmine Immersion Technologies has aggressively expanded its Ethereum position. The company purchased 71,524 Ether (ETH) in just one week, bringing its total stash to nearly 4.87 million tokens. This massive accumulation edges Bitmine closer to a stated goal of controlling 5% of all Ether in existence. The announcement, […]

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Ethereum News

Strategic Surge: Bitmine Boosts ETH Holdings to $9.6B, 70% Already Staked

In a significant move within the digital asset sector, cryptocurrency investment firm Bitmine has substantially increased its Ethereum holdings, reaching a total value of $9.6 billion as of March 2026. Notably, the firm has already staked 70% of this massive position, demonstrating a strong long-term conviction in the Ethereum network’s proof-of-stake consensus mechanism and its […]