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BitMine (BMNR) announced a stock buyback plan worth up to $1 billion to strengthen shareholder value and support its long-term Ethereum accumulation. The company currently holds 625,000 ETH, 192 BTC, and $401 million in cash. BitMine’s chairman emphasized that the buyback aligns with their strategy to grow Ethereum holdings while optimizing capital structure. This move reinforces their commitment to digital asset growth and investor confidence in the evolving crypto market.

More than $1 billion in Bitcoin short positions are at risk of liquidation just above the $120,000 mark. Recent data shows a dense cluster of leveraged shorts between $119,500 and $121,000 across major exchanges—if Bitcoin’s price breaks this resistance, it could trigger forced buybacks exceeding $1.1 billion, fueling a rapid price surge. Analysts highlight $120,000 as a critical short squeeze zone, with large liquidation volumes potentially amplifying bullish market momentum should BTC move decisively higher.

The US government aims to claim 20.2 BTC, worth about $2.4 million, seized by the Dallas FBI from the Chaos ransomware group. If successful, these bitcoins will be added to the United States’ Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, a national asset fund created in 2025 that holds forfeited bitcoin as a long-term store of value. This reserve treats Bitcoin as a strategic financial asset and does not sell its holdings, strengthening the country’s digital asset strategy.

RAKBANK, holding AED 88.3 billion in assets, has become the first conventional bank in the UAE to offer Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading services to retail customers. This move marks a significant step in bringing digital assets into mainstream banking. By allowing everyday customers to trade crypto directly through its platform, RAKBANK is making digital currency more accessible and boosting the UAE’s position as a leader in fintech innovation.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady at 4.25–4.5% following the latest GDP Deflator data, which shows low inflation pressures. Forward guidance may hint at a possible rate cut in September. Such a move could boost risk assets including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by increasing liquidity and investor confidence. Market participants are watching closely as easing monetary policy expectations tend to support crypto market rallies despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) postponed its decision on Grayscale’s Solana Trust ETF, setting a new deadline of October 10, 2025. The delay allows more time to review the fund’s proposed listing on NYSE Arca amid rising spot crypto ETF applications and regulatory changes. Industry experts view it as a routine step. The final decision is highly anticipated as demand for spot crypto ETFs, including Solana, grows in the U.S. financial market.

Bitmain, the largest crypto mining hardware maker, plans to open its first US production facility by the end of Q3 2025, choosing either Texas or Florida for the new headquarters and assembly line. Initial production is expected in early 2026, with full-scale output ramping up later. This move aims to speed deliveries, reduce repair times for US customers, and navigate trade tensions and tariff uncertainties. Despite higher labor costs, Bitmain views US manufacturing as a strategic opportunity amid shifting industrial policies.

On July 28, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $157.1million, with Ethereum ETFs adding $65.2million, signalling strong ongoing demand for both assets. Leading the purchases, BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF acquired 1,230 BTC worth $147.4million, bringing its total holdings to over 739,000 BTC and reinforcing its place as the world’s largest Bitcoin ETF. The new inflows come as institutional and retail investors continue allocating capital to crypto ETFs, despite recent market consolidation.

Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain reports that Konstantin Lomashuk, founder of Lido, borrowed 85 million USDT from Aave, a decentralized lending protocol. Lomashuk transferred 80 million USDT to Amber Group, which then deposited the funds onto a crypto exchange. Subsequently, 15,814 ETH, worth approximately $59.75 million, was withdrawn. This series of transactions underscores significant liquidity movement involving key DeFi players amid evolving Ethereum market conditions.

Bill Miller IV, CIO of Miller Value Partners, stated Bitcoin’s unique decentralized governance and proof-of-work security give it a lasting edge over Ethereum and Solana. He noted that while Ethereum and Solana benefit from regulatory clarity and technological upgrades, Bitcoin’s design as a decentralized, scarce digital asset makes it the dominant “global denominator of capital.” Miller expressed skepticism that Ethereum or Solana will surpass Bitcoin in the long term, emphasizing Bitcoin’s unmatched resilience and trust.