Tom Lee’s Ethereum treasury BitMine now holds $8 billion in Ether and Bitcoin

Key Takeaways BitMine now holds 1.71 million ETH and 192 BTC, bringing its total crypto and cash assets to $8.8 billion. BitMine is the world’s largest ETH treasury and the second-largest global treasury overall, supported by major institutional investors. Share this article BitMine Immersion Technologies, the world’s biggest Ethereum treasury led by Thomas “Tom” Lee, […]

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Bitcoin SOPR shows consistent profit realization despite price pullback

Bitcoin is trading just above $113,000, with realized cap rising steadily and spending activity led overwhelmingly by coins younger than three months. Profit realization remains positive, short-term holders hover around breakeven, and older supply shows little sign of distribution. Bitcoin closed Aug. 20 at $113,599, marking a 7.9% drop in the past week, a 3.3% […]

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Miners, not ETFs, are building the financial backbone of Bitcoin

The following is a guest post and opinion from Armando Aguilar, Head of Capital Formation and Growth at TeraHash. ETFs may dominate the headlines, but the real architects of Bitcoin’s liquidity are the miners quietly building balance sheets. Since the April 2024 halving, the role of miners as a whole has shifted from pure producers […]

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Wells Fargo boosts BlackRock Bitcoin ETF stake from $26 million to $160 million in Q2

Key Takeaways Wells Fargo increased its stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust from $26 million to over $160 million in Q2 2025. The bank also expanded its investments in other Bitcoin ETFs, including Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO) and Grayscale’s funds. Share this article Wells Fargo increased its holdings in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, the iShares […]

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El Salvador passes law to allow investment banks to offer Bitcoin and digital asset services

Key Takeaways El Salvador’s new law allows investment banks to offer Bitcoin and digital asset services to sophisticated investors with at least $250,000. Investment banks can become digital asset service providers and issuers, operating separately from commercial banks. Share this article El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has approved a sweeping Investment Banking Law that will create […]

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Bitcoin, AI, and the unstoppable deficit train

Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. Lyn Alden is an exceptional human. Broadly recognized as one of the top minds in macroeconomics, during a conversation with Lyn, you can feel […]

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BlackRock rules out XRP and SOL ETFs despite Ripple-SEC case closure

Key Takeaways BlackRock has stated it currently has no plans to offer spot ETFs for XRP or Solana. The asset manager clarified their position amid speculation following Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF launches. Share this article With Ripple closing its long-running legal battle with the SEC, industry analysts anticipate that the resolution will make major fund […]

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Ethereum’s evolution threatens Bitcoin’s top store of value position

Ethereum is steadily positioning itself as a stronger contender to Bitcoin in the race for dominance as a store of value, according to analysts at VanEck. This shift is driven by the growing adoption of digital asset treasuries (DATs), which increasingly favor Ethereum and Bitcoin among global corporations. ETH treasuries Initially, Bitcoin was the primary choice for digital […]

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