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Bitmine Makes Its Biggest Ether Purchase Since June as Tom Lee Highlights Crypto’s Strong Q3
Bitmine reportedly made its largest ether purchase since June. Chairman Tom Lee said crypto’s strong third-quarter performance could attract more institutional investors, according to CoinDesk.
Bitcoin treasury company registers 93% of shares for potential resale
CryptoSlate reports that a bitcoin treasury company registered 93% of its issued shares for potential resale and placed one-third of its crypto holdings into options. The shares may never be sold, while loan, treasury and cash risks remain.
Strategy Buys $370M of Bitcoin in First Purchase Since June
Strategy bought 4,603 Bitcoin for about $370 million, its first reported purchase since June. The coins cost an average of $80,318 each—around 29% above the price received for Bitcoin sold this summer.
Robinhood Chain Surpasses Ethereum in Daily Revenue on Memecoin Activity
Robinhood Chain recorded $2.66 million in revenue and 5.52 million transactions on Aug. 30, surpassing Ethereum’s daily revenue as memecoin tools drove most activity and users launched 22,600 tokens.
Sberbank plans to accept Ether and USDT as loan collateral, CoinDesk reports
Sberbank plans to add Ether and USDT to the assets accepted as collateral for crypto-backed loans, CoinDesk reports. The plan follows the Bank of Russia’s draft inclusion of both tokens for public trading on Russian exchanges.
U.S. Debt Metric Adds to Bitcoin’s Bull Case, CoinDesk Reports
CoinDesk’s Aug. 31 briefing linked a U.S. debt metric to a stronger bullish case for bitcoin, but the supplied material does not identify the metric, provide its reading, or quantify its market implications.
Hyperliquid and Pump.fun Drive Nearly 90% of 2026 Crypto Buybacks
Crypto projects have spent a record $638 million on token buybacks in 2026, with Hyperliquid and Pump.fun responsible for nearly 90% of the total, according to figures cited by the Financial Times.
Ireland Excludes Crypto From Tax-Advantaged State Savings Scheme
Ireland’s planned tax-advantaged state savings accounts will exclude crypto assets. The scheme, opening next year, will target about $203 billion in deposits and allow shares, bonds, funds, ETFs and insurance products.
Bitcoin Holds Steady as U.S. Strikes on Iran Send Oil Higher and Stocks Lower
Bitcoin held steady after U.S. strikes on Iran pushed oil prices higher and stocks lower. The cryptocurrency has gained 24% in August and is on track for its best month since November 2024.
XRPL Simulations Show Network Resilience Can Rise Sharply With Two Added Links
CryptoSlate reported that XRPL consensus simulations froze after 12% of central nodes were removed. At 60% participation, adding two random links lifted simulated quorum-failure thresholds from 11% to 38% and from 12% to 33%.