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Ethereum Treasuries Soar, Bitcoin ETFs' $1 Billion Bleed, Crypto IPO Chatter

Public Keys is a weekly roundup from Decrypt that tracks the key publicly traded crypto companies. Wings of a Dove Crypto stocks (and the rest of the crypto and stock market) are soaring thanks to a big boost from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium on Friday morning. Crypto and stocks tend to get a boost when the Fed lowers rates because it triggers a rotation of funds from treasury bonds and into risk-on assets. During his remarks, Powell said the “shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting our policy stance.” In other words,…

RegulationAug 26

ETHZilla Unveils $10 Billion Stock Offering For Ethereum

ETHZilla has put forward one of the largest stock offerings tied to crypto so far, targeting up to $10 billion to buy more Ethereum. The company, which already holds about 94,675 ETH worth $419 million alongside $187 million in cash, is positioning itself as a leader in Ethereum adoption. That makes its treasury one of the biggest in the space, and it is leaning heavily on institutional investors to scale further. Over 60 funds, from crypto-native players to big names like Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and Polychain Capital, have already taken positions. Corporate Treasury Positions Ethereum as a Productive Asset…

EthereumAug 26

Why Wall Street's old guard still won't touch crypto

Bitcoin and crypto seem to be on the verge of mainstream adoption, with US spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) shattering inflow records, Goldman Sachs holding more crypto ETF shares issued by BlackRock than any other institution, and corporate treasuries from Strategy to Bitmine embracing digital assets. However, a recent survey from Bank of America showed three-quarters of global fund managers remain steadfast in their refusal to touch digital assets. According to Max Gokhman, deputy chief investment officer for Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, the paradoxical numbers aren’t due to regulatory uncertainty or operational complexity, as those barriers have largely been addressed. In…

RegulationAug 26

Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction for August 26

The ETH price is around $4,715 right now, after a quick drop from the $4,900 zone. This pullback comes after a big rally earlier this week, when ETH broke out of a bullish channel and briefly tested new highs above $4,950. But the momentum has slowed down, and sellers are trying to force a deeper retest of important supports. In the next 24 hours, it will be very important to see if the price of Ethereum settles down or drops into the $4,500–$4,550 range. Ethereum Price Forecast Table: August 26, 2025 What’s Happening With Ethereum’s Price? ETH price dynamics (Source:…

EthereumAug 26

Stablecoins Constitute the Backbone of Latam's Decentralized Economy

In its latest Latam report, Dune found that stablecoins have taken root in the region, growing to become one of the financial backbones of the crypto economy. Latam has an appetite for stablecoins, be it in implementation by companies and institutions or in adoption by users. Dune Report Shows Stablecoins Reign Supreme in Latam Stablecoins have become a key element in the finances of crypto-natives in Latam. Dune, a Web3 data platform, recently issued its Latam Crypto 2025 Report, concluding that stablecoins have become enablers in the region, with high adoption rates and transaction volumes. The report, which focuses on…

RegulationAug 26

HIVE’s Hashrate Hits 16 EH/s as Bitcoin Mining Expansion Accelerates

HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. announced it has crossed the 16 exahash per second (EH/s) mark in global Bitcoin hashpower, keeping momentum toward its ambitious 25 EH/s target by U.S. Thanksgiving. Bitcoin Miner HIVE Targets 25 EH/s, Stock Climbs 10% in 5 Days Since May, HIVE explained that this ramp-up has more than doubled the company’s daily bitcoin (BTC) output, which now tops 8 BTC. The boost comes from the swift rollout of next-generation Bitmain S21+ Hydro miners at its Yguazú facility in Paraguay, according to the company. Nasdaq: HIVE on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, via bitcoinminingstock.io. More than 5 EH/s…

MiningAug 26

How a Bitcoin Whale’s Ethereum Bet Paid Off With $100 Million

A dormant Bitcoin whale has reemerged with a decisive shift toward Ethereum, locking in more than $100 million in unrealized profits as ETH prices surge. On August 22, blockchain tracker Lookonchain flagged the wallet after it began loading up on ETH through both spot purchases and leveraged trades. The Bitcoin Whale’s Ethereum Position is Worth Over $850 Million The whale, which received over 100,000 BTC nearly seven years ago, executed its first major Ethereum buys, which included a $270 million purchase of 62,914 ETH and a much larger $580 million derivatives long position worth 135,265 ETH. These transactions signaled an…

RegulationAug 26

Strategic Paris HQ Unlocks New Growth

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with significant news! MARA, the well-known Bitcoin miner formerly known as Marathon Digital, recently made a pivotal announcement via X. The company is embarking on a strategic MARA Europe expansion, marking a significant step in its global growth. This bold move includes establishing a regional headquarters right in the heart of Paris, France. This development isn’t just about setting up a new office; it signifies a deeper commitment to the European market. It reflects MARA’s vision to broaden its operational reach and strengthen its presence in the international Bitcoin mining landscape. For anyone tracking the…

MiningAug 26

Ethereum Outperforms Mastercard in Transaction Volume, Market Cap

Ethereum ($ETH), the flagship altcoin, has ultimately outcompeted the prominent payment platform Mastercard. As per the data taken from Companies Market Cap website, Ethereum’s ($ETH) market capitalization has surpassed Mastercard by claiming the $568.06 billion mark. As the crypto trader mentioned on social media, the transaction volume of Ethereum ($ETH) also outperformed Mastercard back in the year 2024. Overall, this milestone highlights Ethereum’s growing scalability and utility. Ethereum Market Cap Overtakes Mastercard The market data points out that the total market capitalization of Ethereum ($ETH) now stands at $568.06B, which is above Mastercard’s $541.46B. At the same time, the top…

EthereumAug 26

Are struggling firms using crypto reserves as a PR lifeline?

Corporate adoption of crypto in treasury management is growing rapidly. In the first half of 2025, the tally of public companies holding BTC nearly doubled, according to a report from K33 Research. K33 revealed that between December 2024 and June 2025, the number of listed firms with Bitcoin (BTC) on their balance sheets climbed from 70 to 134, amassing a total of 244,991 BTC. The trend is drawing comparisons to earlier waves of corporate gold adoption. “There are clear parallels, particularly around providing a means for investors to access an underlying asset which they may have previously struggled to access,”…

RegulationAug 26