Ethereum Treasuries “Propped Up” By $6 Billion In Korean Retail Money, Says C...
As Ethereum (ETH) steadily approaches its all-time high (ATH), some industry leaders believe that the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is not entirely benefiting from organic demand. Rather, it is being “propped up” by Korean investors looking to make a quick buck. Ethereum Being Held Up By Korean Investors? In an X post earlier today, […]
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During the last year, there’s been a lot of discussion concerning bitcoin treasuries or public firms putting bitcoin on their balance sheets. However, the leading crypto asset by market valuation is not the only digital currency being held by treasuries. Ethereum has become a prominent treasury asset as a number of companies are known to hold the second leading crypto in their reserves.
Ethereum Treasuries Have Grown
According to the bitcoin treasuries list, exchange-traded funds, countries, public companies, and private firms own 1,559,047 bitcoin (BTC) worth roughly $66....
The web portal bitcointreasuries.org now shows close to two dozen firms with a large number of bitcoin reserves. Currently, the aggregate total bitcoin held in reserves by the 23 companies listed is roughly 785,999 BTC worth well over $10 billion dollars. This past August the billion-dollar firm Microstrategy announced it purchased 21,454 BTC for around $250 million. Then the Nasdaq listed company bought another 16,796 BTC and Microstrategy raised its reserve status to 38,250 bitcoins. Following Microstrategy’s lead during the first week of October, the firm Square Inc. revealed it....
The Avalanche Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the Avalanche (AVAX) blockchain ecosystem, is reportedly seeking to raise $1 billion through a major fundraising campaign to create two AVAX treasuries. This initiative aligns with a broader trend in the cryptocurrency space, where various organizations and traditional finance firms are experimenting with crypto treasury models to […]
During the 12 months, public companies, private companies, exchange-traded funds, and even countries have added bitcoin to their balance sheets. As of July 17, 2022, the aforementioned types of entities hold approximately 1,325,396 bitcoins worth $27.84 billion today. However, the number of coins stored in bitcoin treasuries has dropped since June 5, 2021, by approximately 102,045 bitcoins worth $2.1 billion.
Bitcoin Balance Sheet Data Slides From 1.42 million to 1.32 Million
Last year, bitcoin (BTC) saw a significant rise in U.S. dollar value reaching $64K in April and $69K in....
South Korean prosecutors investigating a $7.22 billion money laundering case are reportedly seeking to acquire virtual currency tracking software to be used in monitoring crypto transactions. South Korean financial authorities also believe there is a tax evasion angle to the case. Real-Time Tracking According to a report, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office, which is investigating the unsanctioned remittance of $7.22 billion (10 trillion won), is reportedly seeking to acquire virtual currency software. Prosecutors believe such tracking software will enable them to monitor virtual....