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PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 2nd March 2026, Chainwire

Bitmine has 3,040,483 staked ETH, representing $6.0 billion at $1,976 per ETH; MAVAN staking solution on track to launch Q1 2026Bitmine now owns 3.71% of the ETH token supply, over 74% of the way to the 'Alchemy of 5%' in just 8 monthsBitmine recently closed on initial $200 million investment into Beast IndustriesBitmine Crypto + Total Cash Holdings + "Moonshots" total $9.9 billion, including 4.474 million ETH tokens, total cash of $868 million, and other crypto holdingsBitmine leads crypto treasury peers by both the velocity of raising crypto NAV per share and by the high trading liquidity of BMNR stockBitmine is the 145th most traded stock in the US, trading $0.8 billion per day (5-day avg)Bitmine remains supported by a premier group of institutional investors including ARK's Cathie Wood, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Bill Miller III, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, Galaxy Digital and personal investor Thomas "Tom" Lee to support Bitmine's goal of acquiring 5% of ETHLAS VEGAS, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. ("Bitmine" or the "Company") a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network company with a focus on the accumulation of crypto for long term investment, today announced Bitmine crypto + total cash + "moonshots" holdings totaling $9.9 billion.As of March 1, 2026 at 2:00pm ET, the Company's crypto holdings are comprised of 4,473,587 ETH at $1,976 per ETH (NASDAQ: COIN), 195 Bitcoin (BTC), $200 million stake in Beast Industries, $14 million stake in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) ("moonshots") and total cash of $868 million. Bitmine's ETH holdings are 3.71% of the ETH supply (of 120.7 million ETH).<blockquote>"Bitmine continues to methodically execute our Ethereum treasury strategy as we move our way through the later stages of this 'mini crypto winter.' Geopolitical uncertainty has risen in the past few days, as the US has commenced combat operations against Iran, and the impact on financial and digital asset markets will be felt in the coming weeks. We continue to steadily acquire ETH and optimize the yield on our ETH holdings," said Thomas "Tom" Lee, Chairman of Bitmine.</blockquote><blockquote>"In the past week, we acquired 50,928 ETH," continued Lee. "Bitmine has been buying Ethereum, as we view this pullback as attractive, given the strengthening fundamentals. In our view, the price of ETH is not reflective of the high utility of ETH and its role as the future of finance."</blockquote><blockquote>As of March 1, 2026, Bitmine total staked ETH stands at 3,040,483 ($6.0 billion at $1,976 per ETH). "Bitmine has staked more ETH than other entities in the world. At scale (when Bitmine's ETH is fully staked by MAVAN and its staking partners), the ETH staking rewards is $253 million annually (using 2.86% 7-day BMNR yield)," stated Lee.</blockquote><blockquote>"Annualized staking revenues are now $172 million. And this 3.0 million ETH is about 68% of the 4.5 million ETH held by Bitmine. The CESR (Composite Ethereum Staking Rate, administered by <a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4630154-1&amp;h=2954069538&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quatrefoildata.com%2F&amp;a=Quatrefoil" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Quatrefoil</a>) is 2.83%, while Bitmine's own staking operations generated a 7-day yield of 2.86% (annualized). We continue to make progress on our staking solution known as The Made in America VAlidator Network (MAVAN). This will be the 'best-in-class' solution offering secure staking infrastructure and will be deployed in early calendar 2026. Bitmine is currently working with 3 staking providers as the Company moves towards unveiling MAVAN in 2026," continued Lee.</blockquote>Bitmine crypto holding reigns as the #1 Ethereum treasury and #2 global treasury, behind Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR), which owns 717,722 BTC valued at $47 billion. Bitmine remains the largest ETH treasury in the world. Bitmine is one of the most widely traded stocks in the US. According to data from Fundstrat, the stock has traded average daily dollar volume of $0.8 billion (5-day average, as of February 27, 2026), ranking #145 in the US, behind Datadog (rank #144) and ahead of Expedia Group (rank #146) among 5,704 US-listed stocks (<a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4630154-1&amp;h=2121892503&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fstatista.com%2F&amp;a=statista.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">statista.com</a> and Fundstrat research).The GENIUS Act and Securities and Exchange Commission's ("the SEC") Project Crypto are as transformational to financial services in 2025 as US action on August 15, 1971 ending Bretton Woods and the USD on the gold standard 54 years ago. This 1971 event was the catalyst for the modernization of Wall Street, creating the iconic Wall Street titans and financial and payment rails of today. These proved to be better investments than gold.The Chairman's message can be found here:<a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4630154-1&amp;h=4258342800&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bitminetech.io%2Fchairmans-message&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.Bitminetech.io%2Fchairmans-message" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.Bitminetech.io/chairmans-message</a>The Fiscal Full Year 2025 Earnings presentation and corporate presentation can be found here: <a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4630154-1&amp;h=921615657&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fbitminetech.io%2Finvestor-relations%2F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2FBitminetech.io%2Finvestor-relations%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://Bitminetech.io/investor-relations/</a>To stay informed, please sign up at: <a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4630154-1&amp;h=2880958058&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fbitminetech.io%2Fcontact-us%2F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2FBitminetech.io%2Fcontact-us%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://Bitminetech.io/contact-us/</a>About Bitmine<a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4630154-1&amp;h=1513263749&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bitminetech.io%2F&amp;a=Bitmine" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bitmine</a> (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) is a Bitcoin miner with operations in the US. The company is deploying its excess capital to be the leading Ethereum Treasury company in the world, implementing an innovative digital asset strategy for institutional investors and public market participants. Guided by its philosophy of "the alchemy of 5%," the Company is committed to ETH as its primary treasury reserve asset, leveraging native protocol-level activities including staking and decentralized finance mechanisms. The Company will launch MAVAN (Made-in America VAlidator Network), a dedicated staking infrastructure for Bitmine assets, in Q1 of 2026.For additional details, follow on X:<a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4630154-1&amp;h=3825317391&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbitmnr&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbitmnr" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://x.com/bitmnr</a> <a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4630154-1&amp;h=1246706130&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Ffundstrat&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Ffundstrat" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://x.com/fundstrat</a> <a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4630154-1&amp;h=4182222673&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbmnrintern&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbmnrintern" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://x.com/bmnrintern</a>Forward Looking StatementsThis press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements." The statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. This document specifically contains forward-looking statements regarding progress and achievement of the Company's goals regarding ETH acquisition and staking, the long-term value of Ethereum, continued growth and advancement of the Company's Ethereum treasury strategy and the applicable benefits to the Company. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including Bitmine's ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; Bitmine's ability to finance its current business, Ethereum treasury operations and proposed future business; the competitive environment of Bitmine's business; and the future value of Bitcoin and Ethereum. Actual future performance outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond Bitmine's control, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of Bitmine's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on November 21, 2025, as well as all other SEC filings, as amended or updated from time to time. Copies of Bitmine's filings with the SEC are available on the SEC's website at <a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4630154-1&amp;h=1967930980&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov%2F&amp;a=www.sec.gov" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.sec.gov</a>. Bitmine undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.<img src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bitmine_STAKING__BMNR_now_staking_over_3_million_E_1772459404drb8UIqBkG.jpg"> <img src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bitmine_ALCHEMY_of_5_percent_BMNR_ranked_145_by_5D_17724594044iofOyklKA.jpg"> <img src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bitmine_Logo_1772459404wBWAIhSh2Q.jpg">

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 4.474 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $9.9 Billion

Dubai, UAE, 27th February 2026, Chainwire

Dubai, UAE, February 27th, 2026, Chainwire<a href="https://www.bybit.com/en/press" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bybit</a>, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today revealed the comprehensive results of its 2025 Security Initiative. Bybit has implemented an industry-leading, multi-layered defense architecture that has successfully protected thousands of users and set a new benchmark for proactive security in the digital asset space. In 2025, $17 billion in cryptocurrency was lost to scams and frauds, according to a report by Chainalysis.<h2>Redefining Industry Standards: The Triple-Tier withdrawal Fraudulent Defense Framework</h2>To move beyond reacting to scams after the damage is done, Bybit has pioneered a Dynamic Risk-Based protection system that steps in before money is lost. The system divides potential scam situations into three levels of risk. Each level has a different response - designed to protect the withdrawal process of users while keeping the platform smooth for normal trading activity.Tier 1: Early Warning (Low Risk): Utilizing big-data heuristics to identify unusual patterns—such as mass withdrawals to a singular new address—Bybit deploys automated surveys. These insights allow the Risk Operations team to preemptively blacklist dangerous destinations.Tier 2: Real-time Alert (Medium Risk): For accounts flagged via credential stuffing databases(cross-referencing leaked data from the external web) or suspicious withdrawal addresses, Bybit triggers real-time alerts during withdrawal. The alert encourages users to pause and review the withdrawal, a step aimed at countering social engineering tactics that rely on urgency or emotional pressure.Tier 3: Immediate Blocking and Cooling-off (High Risk): For wallet addresses linked to confirmed scams, including so-called “pig butchering” investment schemes, Bybit implements Real-time Withdrawal Blocking paired with a mandatory One-Hour Cooling-Off Period, providing a vital window for users to regain composure and verify the transaction.2025 Impact &amp; Key Metrics: By the NumbersThe effectiveness of these measures implemented in Q4 2025 has yielded unprecedented results for user safety:<ul> 	<li>Scam Recovery &amp; Prevention in Q4: Out of $500 million in flagged withdrawals, Bybit successfully intercepted and recovered $300 million, protecting the life savings of over 4,000 users.</li> 	<li>AI-Driven Detection in Q4: Bybit’s proprietary AI algorithms identified 350 high-risk investment fraud addresses via on-chain data, shielding 8,000 users from potential withdrawal losses.</li> 	<li>Infrastructure Resilience in 2025: The platform successfully thwarted over 3 million credential stuffing (account takeover) attempts by hackers.</li> 	<li>On-Chain Vigilance in Q4: The system auto-labeled 350 addresses and manually tagged 600 addresses through ticket operations, saving $1 million in imminent fraud losses.</li></ul><h2>A Collaborative Fortress: Industry &amp; Government Synergy</h2>Bybit believes that security is not a competitive advantage but a collective responsibility. Our 2025 strategy focused heavily on External Intelligence Integration:<blockquote>"Our mission in 2025 was to transform risk control from a ‘silent shield’ into an active, intelligent guardian," said David Zong, Head of Group Risk Control at Bybit. "By integrating AI-driven on-chain monitoring with real-time intelligence from industry partners like TRM , Elliptic and Chainalysis, we not only just protect Bybit users, but also help map the DNA of fraudulent networks. We are sharing these standardized monitoring clues across the ecosystem because a safer industry for one is a safer industry for all."</blockquote><img src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/66HsgHb_1772180222mnJXCkfbcW.jpeg" />#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk<h2>About Bybit</h2>Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at <a href="http://bybit.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bybit.com</a>.For more details about Bybit, please visit <a href="https://www.bybit.com/en/press" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bybit Press</a>For media inquiries, please contact: <a href="mailto:media@bybit.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">media@bybit.com</a>For updates, please follow: <a href="https://www.bybit.com/en-us/promo/global/communities/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bybit's Communities and Social Media</a>&nbsp;<h5>Contact</h5>Head of PRTony AuBybitmedia@bybit.com

Bybit Unveils 2025 Security Milestone: Intercepts $300M in Impersonalization, Scams and Frauds via New AI-Driven Risk Framework

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 25th February 2026, Chainwire

&nbsp;The world's leading broker continues its journey with the back-to-back Constructors' Championship-winning Formula 1 team.LONDON, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- <a href="https://www.fxpro.com/?utm_source=pressrelease&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=mclaren_extension_2026_global&amp;utm_content=homepage" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">FxPro</a>, a globally recognised leader in online trading, is proud to announce the extension of its successful partnership with the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, further cementing their decade-long alliance. This renewed commitment follows a historic 2025 season, where McLaren secured the coveted Constructors' Championship for a second consecutive year and the Drivers' Championship with Lando Norris.<img src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FxPro_McLaren_1772023504SVmqMZx5BY.jpg" alt="McLaren MCL40" />The partnership, which began in 2018, has grown alongside the team's remarkable journey to the pinnacle of motorsport. FxPro is immensely proud to have supported McLaren during this era of resurgence and ultimate triumph. The partnership uniquely connects the high-speed, precision-driven world of Formula 1 to the discipline and strategic execution required in financial trading.Ilya Holeu, Chief Product Owner &amp; Chief Marketing Officer at FxPro, commented, "Witnessing their relentless drive culminate in a historic double victory as Constructors' and Drivers' Champions in 2025 has been incredible. As the #1 broker and the #1 F1 team, we are thrilled to continue this winning combination. This extension is a testament to our belief in the team and our commitment to bringing our clients closer to the champion's mindset."As part of the extended agreement, the iconic FxPro logo will maintain its premium positioning on the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team cars, as well as drivers' helmets and team kits.Matt Dennington, Co-Chief Commercial Officer, McLaren Racing, said: "We are delighted to renew our partnership with FxPro. Following a hugely successful Formula 1 season, we're excited to see FxPro extend their partnership with McLaren Racing as we continue to develop and compete across multiple racing disciplines." This collaboration is more than a sponsorship; it's a strategic alliance between two leaders, marking the single most significant commercial agreement in FxPro's history since its founding in 1999. FxPro looks forward to celebrating more successes together—on the tracks of Formula 1 and in the dynamic world of global markets.Here's to more victories, both on the circuit and in your trading portfolio.<h2>About FxPro</h2>FxPro is an award-winning international broker, trusted by millions of clients worldwide. For over two decades, the company has provided access to over 2,100 trading instruments across <a href="https://www.fxpro.com/trading/forex?utm_source=pressrelease&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=mclaren_extension_2026_global&amp;utm_content=forex_page" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">FX</a>, stocks, futures, indices, <a href="https://www.fxpro.com/trading/metals?utm_source=pressrelease&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=mclaren_extension_2026_global&amp;utm_content=metals_page" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">metals</a>, energy and more via its powerful platforms. Regulated across multiple jurisdictions and recipient of 140+ industry awards, FxPro delivers ultra-fast execution, deep liquidity and a client-centric trading experience.Media Contact:<a href="mailto:PR@fxpro.com" rel="nofollow noopener">PR@fxpro.com</a><a href="https://www.fxpro.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.fxpro.com</a><h2>About McLaren Racing</h2>McLaren Racing was founded by racing driver Bruce McLaren in 1963. The team entered its first Formula 1 race in 1966. McLaren has since won 23 Formula 1 world championships, over 200 Formula 1 Grands Prix, the Indianapolis 500 three times, and the Le Mans 24 Hours at its first attempt.McLaren Racing competes across four racing series. The team competes in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with McLaren F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with Arrow McLaren drivers Pato O'Ward, Nolan Siegel and Christian Lundgaard, and F1 Academy with Driver Development Programme member Ella Lloyd. The team also competes in the F1 Sim Racing Championship as McLaren Shadow.McLaren is a champion for sustainability in the sport and a signatory to the UN Sports for Climate Action Commitment. It is <a href="https://www.mclaren.com/racing/sustainability/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">committed to achieving net zero by 2040</a> and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture in the motorsport industry.<a href="https://www.mclaren.com/racing/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">McLaren Racing – Official Website</a><img src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FxPro_Logo_1772023504UpzMm58quP.jpg" alt="FxPro Logo" />SOURCE FxPro&nbsp;

FxPro and McLaren Racing Extend Strategic Partnership

&nbsp;APIA, Samoa, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- <a href="https://phemex.com/?group=8342&amp;referralCode=CUFKP8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Phemex</a>, a user-first crypto exchange, unveiled the <a href="https://phemex.com/trading-bots?tab=bot&amp;type=ai-bots&amp;group=8342&amp;referralCode=CUFKP8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">AI Bot</a>, a tactical milestone of the Phemex AI-Native Revolution, following its landmark transition into an AI-native organization. This launch evolves artificial intelligence from a strategic vision into a high-performance "Intelligent Trading Partner," shifting the industry paradigm from emotional manual execution to a disciplined "Human + AI Collaboration" model for its 10 million users worldwide.Earlier this year, Phemex introduced its AI-Native Initiative, committing to integrate artificial intelligence across internal operations and external product architecture. The launch of AI Bot serves as a live demonstration of that strategy in practice, moving beyond conceptual transformation into user-facing applications.Utilizing advanced machine learning to analyze millions of data points in real-time, the Phemex AI Bot automates complex quantitative strategies across Futures Grid, Spot Grid, and Martingale systems. Engineered with a "Risk-Aware Intelligence" , the engine prioritizes capital preservation by dynamically adjusting leverage and parameters based on historical volatility. This ensures that intelligence remains a tool for resilience, allowing traders to gain significant leverage from AI rather than losing their competitive edge to it.To catalyze this era of intelligent trading, Phemex has initiated the <a href="https://phemex.com/en/promo/activity/865?group=8342&amp;referralCode=CUFKP8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">AI Bot Carnival</a>, a $1,000,000+ trading feast. The initiative features a 100% Loss Protection Program for newcomers to ensure a zero-barrier entry into quantitative trading, alongside tiered volume rewards up to 5,000 USDT and multi-bot incentives designed to encourage systematic, diversified portfolio management.<blockquote>"Phemex AI Bot is solid proof that our AI-Native strategy is not theoretical — it is operational," said <a href="https://x.com/Federico0x" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Federico Variola</a>, CEO of Phemex. "We are not experimenting with AI at the margins. We are actively building an exchange where intelligent systems are embedded into how products function. This launch is an early but concrete step, and we will continue executing this long-term strategy."</blockquote>With AI Bot now live, Phemex advances its roadmap toward a fully AI-native exchange model where intelligence is integrated at the infrastructure level and progressively embedded into the trading experience.<h2>About Phemex</h2>Founded in 2019, Phemex is a user-first crypto exchange trusted by over 10 million traders worldwide. The platform offers spot and derivatives trading, copy trading, and wealth management products designed to prioritize user experience, transparency, and innovation. With a forward-thinking approach and a commitment to user empowerment, Phemex delivers reliable tools, inclusive access, and evolving opportunities for traders at every level to grow and succeed.For more information, please visit: <a href="https://phemex.com/?group=8342&amp;referralCode=CUFKP8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://phemex.com/</a><a href="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2819516/Phemex_Logo.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Phemex_Logo_1772019004EUuyAg6cUy.jpg" /></a>&nbsp;

Phemex Unveils AI Bot, Marking A Product Milestone of Its AI-Native Revolution

Zug, Switzerland, 24th February 2026, Chainwire

Zug, Switzerland, February 24th, 2026, ChainwireInstitutional adoption of digital art is continuing to accelerate as blockchain technology reshapes how cultural assets are created, traded, and preserved. Among blockchain ecosystems, Tezos has emerged as one of the strongest and most established networks for digital art, supported by leading marketplaces such as objkt.com and a globally recognized creator community. Now, secure, regulated custodial infrastructure has become essential for professional collectors, galleries, and institutions entering the space.Blockfort, a Swiss-based digital asset custodian established in January 2025, provides institutional-grade storage, -staking, and crypto trading solutions. Built with security as its core priority, Blockfort operates under robust compliance standards, providing its clients with peace of mind when it comes to safeguarding their digital assets.Since 2021, the Tezos blockchain has become a leading platform for art and is home to a vibrant creator ecosystem. Supported by the Tezos Foundation, which promotes the long-term development and adoption of the protocol, the network has seen continued growth in major art initiatives and partnerships. Platforms such as objkt.com have helped establish Tezos as a culturally significant and technically mature environment for NFT-based digital art.“Blockchain-based art is a rapidly growing medium and collectors and institutions are beginning to realise the importance of securing their digital artworks. Tezos has earned its reputation as the leading blockchain for artists and creators, and until now institutional participants have lacked the regulated, secure infrastructure to engage with it confidently. Our Swiss Digital Art Fortress is designed specifically to change that — giving collectors, institutions and galleries the peace of mind they need to keep their art safe for future generations,” said Roman Schnider, CEO of Blockfort.Through its collaboration with the Tezos Foundation, Blockfort now enables secure NFT storage on Tezos via its newly launched Digital Art Fortress in Switzerland. Designed specifically for institutional participants, the solution combines a Swiss-regulated custody infrastructure, advanced security architecture, and audited operational controls. Blockfort’s online platform allows clients to store, visualize and manage their digital artworks. In line with its advanced suite of services, Blockfort also provides a white-glove NFT minting service, designed to guide creators who are new to the blockchain space through the process of minting their work on the blockchain. Together, these elements position Blockfort’s Digital Art Fortress as one of the most robust and institutionally suited storage solutions for high-value digital art assets.To learn more about Blockfort, visit <a href="https://blockfort.ch" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://blockfort.ch</a>&nbsp;<h5>Contact</h5>Sara Moricsara.moric@trili.tech

Blockfort launches its Swiss Digital Art Fortress to enable institutional NFT storage on Tezos and Etherlink

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 23rd February 2026, Chainwire

&nbsp;Bitmine has 3,040,483 staked ETH, representing $6.0 billion at $1,958 per ETH; MAVAN staking solution on track to launch Q1 2026Bitmine now owns 3.66% of the ETH token supply, over 73% of the way to the 'Alchemy of 5%' in just 7 monthsBitmine recently closed on initial $200 million investment into Beast IndustriesBitmine Crypto + Total Cash Holdings + "Moonshots" total $9.6 billion, including 4.423 million ETH tokens, total cash of $691 million, and other crypto holdingsBitmine leads crypto treasury peers by both the velocity of raising crypto NAV per share and by the high trading liquidity of BMNR stockBitmine is the 165th most traded stock in the US, trading $0.7 billion per day (5-day avg)Bitmine remains supported by a premier group of institutional investors including ARK's Cathie Wood, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Bill Miller III, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, Galaxy Digital and personal investor Thomas "Tom" Lee to support Bitmine's goal of acquiring 5% of ETHLAS VEGAS, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. ("Bitmine" or the "Company") a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network company with a focus on the accumulation of crypto for long term investment, today announced Bitmine crypto + total cash + "moonshots" holdings totaling $9.6 billion.As of February 22th, 2026 at 6:00pm ET, the Company's crypto holdings are comprised of 4,422,659 ETH at $1,958 per ETH (NASDAQ: COIN), 193 Bitcoin (BTC), $200 million stake in Beast Industries, $17 million stake in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) ("moonshots") and total cash of $691 million. Bitmine's ETH holdings are 3.66% of the ETH supply (of 120.7 million ETH).<blockquote>"In the midst of this 'mini crypto winter,' our focus continues to be on methodically executing our treasury strategy and steadily acquiring ETH and in turn, optimizing the yield on our ETH holdings," said Thomas "Tom" Lee, Chairman of Bitmine.</blockquote><blockquote>"We discussed this operational strategy in our latest Chairman's message (the link to his message is <a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4624643-1&amp;h=596224143&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bitminetech.io%2Fchairmans-message&amp;a=here" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>). While crypto prices are attempting to find their respective lows, the three fundamental drivers for Ethereum continue to gain traction: (i) Wall Street and their efforts at tokenization; (ii) AI and agentic-AI using smart blockchains for both execution and for collecting payments and (iii) the emerging creator economy and their desire to use blockchains for verification," continued Lee.</blockquote><blockquote>"In the past week, we acquired 51,162 ETH," continued Lee. "Bitmine has been steadily buying Ethereum, as we view this pullback as attractive, given the strengthening fundamentals. In our view, the price of ETH is not reflective of the high utility of ETH and its role as the future of finance."</blockquote>As of February 22, 2026, Bitmine total staked ETH stands at 3,040,483 ($6.0 billion at $1,958 per ETH). "Bitmine has staked more ETH than other entities in the world. At scale (when Bitmine's ETH is fully staked by MAVAN and its staking partners), the ETH staking rewards is $249 million annually (using 2.89% 7-day BMNR yield)," stated Lee.<blockquote>"Annualized staking revenues are now $171 million. And this 3.0 million ETH is about 69% of the 4.4 million ETH held by Bitmine. The CESR (Composite Ethereum Staking Rate, administered by <a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4624643-1&amp;h=3752430949&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quatrefoildata.com%2F&amp;a=Quatrefoil" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Quatrefoil</a>) is 2.81%, while Bitmine's own staking operations generated a 7-day yield of 2.89% (annualized). We continue to make progress on our staking solution known as The Made in America VAlidator Network (MAVAN). This will be the 'best-in-class' solution offering secure staking infrastructure and will be deployed in early calendar 2026. Bitmine is currently working with 3 staking providers as the Company moves towards unveiling MAVAN in 2026," continued Lee.</blockquote>Bitmine crypto holding reigns as the #1 Ethereum treasury and #2 global treasury, behind Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR), which owns 717,131 BTC valued at $49 billion. Bitmine remains the largest ETH treasury in the world.Bitmine is one of the most widely traded stocks in the US. According to data from Fundstrat, the stock has traded average daily dollar volume of $0.7 billion (5-day average, as of February 20, 2026), ranking #165 in the US, behind Carnival Corp (rank #164) and ahead of Northrup Grumman (rank #166) among 5,704 US-listed stocks (<a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4624643-1&amp;h=298027472&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fstatista.com%2F&amp;a=statista.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">statista.com</a> and Fundstrat research).The GENIUS Act and Securities and Exchange Commission's ("the SEC") Project Crypto are as transformational to financial services in 2025 as US action on August 15, 1971 ending Bretton Woods and the USD on the gold standard 54 years ago. This 1971 event was the catalyst for the modernization of Wall Street, creating the iconic Wall Street titans and financial and payment rails of today. These proved to be better investments than gold.The Chairman's message can be found here:<a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4624643-1&amp;h=2456497367&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bitminetech.io%2Fchairmans-message&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.Bitminetech.io%2Fchairmans-message" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.Bitminetech.io/chairmans-message</a>The Fiscal Full Year 2025 Earnings presentation and corporate presentation can be found here:<a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4624643-1&amp;h=1498723950&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fbitminetech.io%2Finvestor-relations%2F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2FBitminetech.io%2Finvestor-relations%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://Bitminetech.io/investor-relations/</a>To stay informed, please sign up at: <a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4624643-1&amp;h=3289244973&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fbitminetech.io%2Fcontact-us%2F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2FBitminetech.io%2Fcontact-us%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://Bitminetech.io/contact-us/</a><h2>About Bitmine</h2><a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4624643-1&amp;h=898144706&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bitminetech.io%2F&amp;a=Bitmine" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bitmine</a> (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) is the leading Ethereum Treasury company in the world, implementing an innovative digital asset strategy for institutional investors and public market participants. Guided by its philosophy of "the alchemy of 5%," the Company is committed to ETH as its primary treasury reserve asset, leveraging native protocol-level activities including staking and decentralized finance mechanisms. The Company will launch MAVAN (Made-in America VAlidator Network), a dedicated staking infrastructure for Bitmine assets, in Q1 of 2026.For additional details, follow on X:<a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4624643-1&amp;h=2344336712&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbitmnr&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbitmnr" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://x.com/bitmnr</a><a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4624643-1&amp;h=636826261&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Ffundstrat&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Ffundstrat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://x.com/fundstrat</a><a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4624643-1&amp;h=2533207062&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbmnrintern&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbmnrintern" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://x.com/bmnrintern</a><h2>Forward Looking Statements</h2>This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements." The statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. This document specifically contains forward-looking statements regarding progress and achievement of the Company's goals regarding ETH acquisition and staking, the long-term value of Ethereum, continued growth and advancement of the Company's Ethereum treasury strategy and the applicable benefits to the Company. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including Bitmine's ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; Bitmine's ability to finance its current business, Ethereum treasury operations and proposed future business; the competitive environment of Bitmine's business; and the future value of Bitcoin and Ethereum. Actual future performance outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond Bitmine's control, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of Bitmine's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on November 21, 2025, as well as all other SEC filings, as amended or updated from time to time. Copies of Bitmine's filings with the SEC are available on the SEC's website at <a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4624643-1&amp;h=452343075&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov%2F&amp;a=www.sec.gov" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.sec.gov</a>. Bitmine undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.<img src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bitmine_Immersion__STAKING_1771854305Zm1qLTWngR.jpg" /><img src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bitmine_Immersion__ALCHEMY_1771854305YjURdsDXkP.jpg" /><img src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bitmine_Logo_1771854305S5kxifxZBj.jpg" />&nbsp;

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 4.423 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $9.6 Billion

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 20th February 2026, Chainwire

&nbsp;APIA, Samoa, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- <a href="https://phemex.com/?group=8310&amp;referralCode=CUFKP8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Phemex</a>, a user-first crypto exchange, has announced its integration for the full suite of Ondo Finance tokenized equities. This positions the platform at the forefront of the Real-World Asset (RWA) revolution, offering its 10 million global users seamless exposure to a comprehensive lineup of 14 blue-chip traditional assets in a tokenized format.The expanded offering encompasses a diverse range of market leaders, including technology giants such as NVIDIA (<a href="https://phemex.com/trade/NVDAON-USDT?group=8310&amp;referralCode=CUFKP8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">NVDAon</a>), Tesla (<a href="https://phemex.com/trade/TSLAON-USDT?group=8310&amp;referralCode=CUFKP8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TSLAon</a>), Apple (<a href="https://phemex.com/trade/AAPLON-USDT?group=8310&amp;referralCode=CUFKP8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">AAPLon</a>), and Amazon (<a href="https://phemex.com/trade/AMZNON-USDT?group=8310&amp;referralCode=CUFKP8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">AMZNon</a>), alongside foundational financial instruments like the Nasdaq 100 ETF (<a href="https://phemex.com/trade/QQQON-USDT?group=8310&amp;referralCode=CUFKP8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">QQQon</a>) and the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (<a href="https://phemex.com/trade/SPYON-USDT?group=8310&amp;referralCode=CUFKP8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">SPYon</a>). By providing a centralized gateway to these institutional-grade, on-chain instruments, Phemex enables traders to diversify their portfolios with the stability of global equities while maintaining the liquidity and efficiency of the digital asset ecosystem.This strategic initiative underscores Phemex's commitment to accelerating the convergence of Traditional Finance (TradFi) and Web3. By bringing premium global equities into the tokenized economy, Phemex provides users with a unified window across asset classes, significantly enhancing capital efficiency and portfolio diversification, paving the way for a more transparent, efficient, and integrated global financial system.<h2>About Phemex</h2>Founded in 2019, Phemex is a user-first crypto exchange trusted by over 10 million traders worldwide. The platform offers spot and derivatives trading, copy trading, and wealth management products designed to prioritize user experience, transparency, and innovation. With a forward-thinking approach and a commitment to user empowerment, Phemex delivers reliable tools, inclusive access, and evolving opportunities for traders at every level to grow and succeed.For more information, please visit: <a href="https://phemex.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://phemex.com/</a><a href="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2819516/Phemex_Logo.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Phemex_Logo_1771583404W6Lvbq5dgZ.jpg" /></a>&nbsp;

Phemex Completes Full Integration of Ondo Finance Tokenized Equity Suite

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 19th February 2026, Chainwire

&nbsp;Seed round led by blockchain VC firm Blockchange Ventures. The Unicity Protocol enables AI agents to form peer-to-peer trustless marketplaces at machine speedZUG, Switzerland, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- <a href="https://unicity.ai/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Unicity Labs</a>, a protocol development company building the agentic autonomous internet, has successfully raised $3 million in seed funding. The round was led by Blockchange Ventures, with participation from <a href="https://tawasal.ae/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tawasal</a>, a Middle East-based communications super app, and Outlier Ventures, a leading Web3 early-stage investor.The timely raise comes as AI agents (software entities that can independently discover services, negotiate terms, and execute transactions) evolve from conceptual tools into economic actors. The global agentic AI market is projected to exceed $100 billion by 2032. In line with this, Unicity Labs has developed the Unicity Protocol, a peer-to-peer cryptographic architecture enabling autonomous AI agents to discover services, verify counterparties, and transact at machine speed without intermediaries or shared ledgers.The Unicity Labs team, which previously built and exited Guardtime, a cybersecurity infrastructure company, includes PhD researchers in distributed systems, cryptography, and machine learning. The company recently established the Unicity Foundation in Switzerland to oversee protocol governance, grant funding, and open-source development.As AI agents become increasingly autonomous, they will need to discover services, negotiate terms, and settle transactions continuously, at scale, without human intervention. Today's infrastructure forces a trade-off: centralize through big tech, sacrificing trustlessness, or rely on traditional blockchains, which bottleneck when millions of agents transact simultaneously.<blockquote>"Satoshi's whitepaper was titled 'Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash.' Seventeen years later, we still don't have true peer-to-peer or electronic cash. Every transaction still routes through shared ledgers, introducing unnecessary bottlenecks," said <a href="https://x.com/mgault?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mike Gault</a>, CEO of Unicity Labs. "Unicity changes that. We're not building another marketplace or trading platform. We're building the infrastructure beneath them. Unicity provides the place and the rails that allow agents to discover each other and settle directly, frictionlessly, peer-to-peer, at the scale and speed the agentic economy demands."</blockquote><blockquote>"The shared-ledger model that defined the last decade was designed before the AI-driven world we are now entering," said <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-immerso-13523599" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Matt Immerso</a>, General Partner at Blockchange Ventures. "Unicity didn't just patch the old system, they built its successor thanks to their critical innovation that separates transactions from validations. By having the network simply confirm an asset's uniqueness rather than processing its entire context, Unicity delivered the breakthroughs in speed, scale, and cost that are absolute prerequisites for a future powered by autonomous agents."</blockquote><a href="https://tawasal.ae/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tawasal</a>, a leading communications super app in the Middle East serving over five million users, participated in the round as a strategic investor.<blockquote>"Today, merchants spend enormous amounts acquiring customers - buying ads, competing for attention, hoping for conversions," said <a href="https://fr.linkedin.com/in/ericleandri" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eric Leandri</a>, CEO of Tawasal. "In an agentic economy, merchants don't market to people. They sell to agents - agents that have been instructed about what their users want and are ready to transact. Unicity's infrastructure makes that possible, and it will fundamentally change the economics of commerce."</blockquote><blockquote>"The industry has spent a decade optimizing shared ledgers. Unicity asked a different question entirely: what if agents don't need a shared ledger at all?" said <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitrios-chatzianagnostou-805a84101/?locale=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dimitrios Chatzianagnostou,</a> CIO of Outlier Ventures. "That architectural shift is what makes massive scale agent-to-agent commerce possible."</blockquote>Read the Unicity whitepaper here: <a href="https://github.com/unicitynetwork/whitepaper/releases/tag/latest" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://github.com/unicitynetwork/whitepaper/releases/tag/latest</a>Mike Gault, Founder of Unicity Labs, and Matt Immerso, Partner at Blockchange Ventures, are available for interviews.<h2>About Unicity Labs</h2>Unicity Labs is building the infrastructure for the autonomous agentic internet. The Unicity Protocol replaces shared ledgers with peer-to-peer cryptographic objects, enabling AI agents to discover, transact, and settle autonomously. Founded by veterans of blockchain and cryptography, Unicity is backed by Blockchange Ventures, Outlier Ventures, and Tawasal. The Unicity Foundation, established in Switzerland, oversees protocol development and community governance. Learn more <a href="http://unicity.ai/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">unicity.ai</a> | <a href="https://x.com/unicity_labs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://x.com/unicity_labs</a> | <a href="https://sphere.unicity.network/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://sphere.unicity.network</a><h2>About Blockchange Ventures</h2>Blockchange Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm investing exclusively in early-stage blockchain companies, protocols, and applications. Founded in 2017, the firm backs extraordinary founders building the infrastructure for the decentralized economy.<h2>About Tawasal</h2>Tawasal SuperApp is a UAE-based secure messaging and digital lifestyle platform serving over five million users across the Middle East. Launched in 2019 in Abu Dhabi, Tawasal offers messaging, video conferencing, trading, and lifestyle services with a focus on data sovereignty and regional infrastructure development.<h2>About Outlier Ventures</h2>Founded in 2014, Outlier Ventures is the world's leading Web3 early stage investor, with a renowned reputation as the go-to authority for Web3 founders, investors and partners. With a portfolio of over 370 global investments and Outlier Ventures has helped raise USD 1 billion in seed funding.<img class="alignnone" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Unicity_Logo_177151950546aKCLEkVu.jpg" alt="Unicity Labs " width="200" height="200" />SOURCE Unicity Labs&nbsp;

Unicity Labs Raises $3M to Scale Autonomous Agentic Marketplaces

APIA, Samoa, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://phemex.com/?group=7925&amp;referralCode=CUFKP8">Phemex</a>, a user-first crypto exchange, today announced the launch of its AI-Native Revolution, initiating a company-wide transformation that embeds artificial intelligence into the core of its operating model, product philosophy, and long-term strategic direction.Rather than introducing AI as a standalone feature, Phemex is restructuring itself around intelligent systems. Artificial intelligence will serve as a foundational layer across management, operations, product development, and strategic planning — shaping how decisions are made, how products are built, and how value is delivered to users.The strategy reflects a broader structural shift within the digital asset industry. As AI reduces information asymmetry and automates complex market analysis, competitive advantage is increasingly defined by how effectively platforms integrate machine intelligence into execution frameworks and user experience. In this environment, AI is no longer an optional infrastructure, it is becoming the core engine of modern financial systems.Internally, Phemex is redesigning workflows to embed AI-driven processes that streamline operations and accelerate product iteration. Teams are being equipped to work alongside intelligent systems, shifting focus from repetitive execution to higher-level problem-solving and innovation. The transformation also includes expanding AI capabilities across the organization through talent development and strategic recruitment, ensuring that intelligence is deeply integrated into both technology and culture.Beyond operational restructuring, Phemex is progressively integrating AI into its platform architecture. Future product initiatives will reflect this AI-native foundation, reinforcing the company's commitment to building a more intelligent trading environment.<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://x.com/Federico0x">Federico Variola</a>, CEO of Phemex, commented: "The AI revolution is not a trend, it is a structural turning point for our industry. For users, this means more adaptive tools, more efficient execution, and a trading environment that evolves with market complexity. For Phemex, it means rethinking about how we operate at every level, replacing static processes with intelligent systems that enhance speed, precision, and scalability. And for the industry, it signals a shift from feature-driven competition to infrastructure-driven evolution. Exchanges will no longer compete solely on listings or fees, but on how intelligently they integrate technology into their core architecture."With this revolution, Phemex positions itself to evolve from a technology-enabled exchange into a fully AI-native organization, placing intelligence at the center of its growth, innovation, and long-term industry contribution.About PhemexFounded in 2019, <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://phemex.com/">Phemex</a> is a user-first crypto exchange trusted by over 10 million traders worldwide. The platform offers spot and derivatives trading, copy trading, and wealth management products designed to prioritize user experience, transparency, and innovation. With a forward-thinking approach and a commitment to user empowerment, Phemex delivers reliable tools, inclusive access, and evolving opportunities for traders at every level to grow and succeed.For more information, users can visit: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://phemex.com/">https://phemex.com/</a><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2819516/Phemex_Logo.html"><img src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Phemex_Logo_1771496704bK2zduUWU2.jpg"></a>

Phemex Launches AI-Native Revolution, Signaling Full-Scale AI Transformation

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 17th February 2026, Chainwire

Bitmine has 3,040,483 staked ETH, representing $6.1 billion at $1,998 per ETH; MAVAN staking solution on track to launch Q1 2026Bitmine now owns 3.62% of the ETH token supply, over 72% of the way to the 'Alchemy of 5%' in just 7 monthsBitmine recently closed on initial $200 million investment into Beast IndustriesBitmine Crypto + Total Cash Holdings + "Moonshots" total $9.6 billion, including 4.371 million ETH tokens, total cash of $670 million, and other crypto holdingsBitmine leads crypto treasury peers by both the velocity of raising crypto NAV per share and by the high trading liquidity of BMNR stockBitmine is the 158th most traded stock in the US, trading $0.9 billion per day (5-day avg)Bitmine remains supported by a premier group of institutional investors including ARK's Cathie Wood, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Bill Miller III, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, Galaxy Digital and personal investor Thomas "Tom" Lee to support Bitmine's goal of acquiring 5% of ETHLAS VEGAS, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. ("Bitmine" or the "Company") a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network company with a focus on the accumulation of crypto for long term investment, today announced Bitmine crypto + total cash + "moonshots" holdings totaling $9.6 billion.As of February 16th, 2026 at 5:00pm ET, the Company's crypto holdings are comprised of 4,371,497 ETH at $1,998 per ETH (NASDAQ: COIN), 193 Bitcoin (BTC), $200 million stake in Beast Industries, $17 million stake in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) ("moonshots") and total cash of $670 million. Bitmine's ETH holdings are 3.62% of the ETH supply (of 120.7 million ETH).<blockquote>"After spending the past week at Consensus Hong Kong, one of the largest global gatherings in crypto, we came away with a growing conviction that 2026 will be a defining year for Ethereum. We see strengthening product-market fit emerging on the back of three long-duration secular drivers: (i) Wall Street via tokenization/privacy on Ethereum; (ii) AI and AI-agents using Ethereum for both collecting payments as well as verification and (iii) creators leaning towards 'proof of human' and other standards running on Ethereum L2 (Worldchain, etc). There were many panel discussions and presentations around these 3 topics, and it is evident that Ethereum is well positioned to garner significant share, given its neutrality and 100% uptime and reliability," said Thomas "Tom" Lee, Chairman of Bitmine.</blockquote>Mr. Lee's latest Chairman's message is his keynote given at Consensus HK, and he speaks about these 3 future growth drivers for ETH usage as well as the drivers for Bitmine growth initiatives. The link to his message is <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4621058-1&amp;h=3209417236&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bitminetech.io%2Fchairmans-message&amp;a=here">here</a>."Investor sentiment and enthusiasm, by contrast, are rock bottom, reminding us of the forlornness and dejection seen at the November 2022 lows and depths of 2018 crypto winter. During 2018 and 2022, there were many high profile failures of large players (FTX, 3 arrows in 2022) while 2025-2026 has not seen such large-scale debacles. Rather, it seems like crypto has remained weak since the 'price shock' and massive deleveraging seen on October 10th. For us at Bitmine, we cannot control the price of Ethereum, and the company is acquiring ETH regardless of price trend, as the long-term outlook for Ethereum remains outstanding. Hence, we continue to buy ETH even as crypto moves through this 'mini-winter,'" said Lee.<blockquote>"In the past week, we acquired 45,759 ETH," continued Lee. "Bitmine has been steadily buying Ethereum, as we view this pullback as attractive, given the strengthening fundamentals. In our view, the price of ETH is not reflective of the high utility of ETH and its role as the future of finance."</blockquote>As of February 16, 2026, Bitmine total staked ETH stands at 3,040,483 ($6.1 billion at $1,998 per ETH). "Bitmine has staked more ETH than other entities in the world. At scale (when Bitmine's ETH is fully staked by MAVAN and its staking partners), the ETH staking rewards is $252 million annually (using 2.89% 7-day BMNR yield)," stated Lee.<blockquote>"Annualized staking revenues are now $176 million. And this 3.0 million ETH is about 69% of the 4.37 million ETH held by Bitmine. The CESR (Composite Ethereum Staking Rate, administered by <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4621058-1&amp;h=1131149310&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quatrefoildata.com%2F&amp;a=Quatrefoil">Quatrefoil</a>) is 2.84%, while Bitmine's own staking operations generated a 7-day yield of 2.89% (annualized). We continue to make progress on our staking solution known as The Made in America VAlidator Network (MAVAN). This will be the 'best-in-class' solution offering secure staking infrastructure and will be deployed in early calendar 2026. Bitmine is currently working with 3 staking providers as the Company moves towards unveiling MAVAN in 2026," continued Lee.</blockquote>Bitmine crypto holding reigns as the #1 Ethereum treasury and #2 global treasury, behind Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR), which owns 714,644 BTC valued at $49 billion. Bitmine remains the largest ETH treasury in the world. Bitmine is one of the most widely traded stocks in the US. According to data from Fundstrat, the stock has traded average daily dollar volume of $0.9 billion (5-day average, as of February 13, 2026), ranking #158 in the US, behind KKR (rank #157) and ahead of CBRE (rank #159) among 5,704 US-listed stocks (<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4621058-1&amp;h=2365715275&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fstatista.com%2F&amp;a=statista.com">statista.com</a> and Fundstrat research).The GENIUS Act and Securities and Exchange Commission's ("the SEC") Project Crypto are as transformational to financial services in 2025 as US action on August 15, 1971 ending Bretton Woods and the USD on the gold standard 54 years ago. This 1971 event was the catalyst for the modernization of Wall Street, creating the iconic Wall Street titans and financial and payment rails of today. These proved to be better investments than gold.The Chairman's message can be found here:<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4621058-1&amp;h=245978700&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bitminetech.io%2Fchairmans-message&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.Bitminetech.io%2Fchairmans-message">https://www.Bitminetech.io/chairmans-message</a>The Fiscal Full Year 2025 Earnings presentation and corporate presentation can be found here: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4621058-1&amp;h=3314994421&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fbitminetech.io%2Finvestor-relations%2F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2FBitminetech.io%2Finvestor-relations%2F">https://Bitminetech.io/investor-relations/</a>To stay informed, please sign up at: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4621058-1&amp;h=1490001846&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fbitminetech.io%2Fcontact-us%2F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2FBitminetech.io%2Fcontact-us%2F">https://Bitminetech.io/contact-us/</a>About Bitmine<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4621058-1&amp;h=2840257369&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bitminetech.io%2F&amp;a=Bitmine">Bitmine</a> (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) is the leading Ethereum Treasury company in the world, implementing an innovative digital asset strategy for institutional investors and public market participants. Guided by its philosophy of "the alchemy of 5%," the Company is committed to ETH as its primary treasury reserve asset, leveraging native protocol-level activities including staking and decentralized finance mechanisms. The Company will launch MAVAN (Made-in America VAlidator Network), a dedicated staking infrastructure for Bitmine assets, in Q1 of 2026.For additional details, follow on X:<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4621058-1&amp;h=393856979&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbitmnr&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbitmnr">https://x.com/bitmnr</a><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4621058-1&amp;h=3107407886&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Ffundstrat&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Ffundstrat">https://x.com/fundstrat</a><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4621058-1&amp;h=171955853&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbmnrintern&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fbmnrintern">https://x.com/bmnrintern</a>Forward Looking StatementsThis press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements." The statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. This document specifically contains forward-looking statements regarding progress and achievement of the Company's goals regarding ETH acquisition and staking, the long-term value of Ethereum, continued growth and advancement of the Company's Ethereum treasury strategy and the applicable benefits to the Company. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including Bitmine's ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; Bitmine's ability to finance its current business, Ethereum treasury operations and proposed future business; the competitive environment of Bitmine's business; and the future value of Bitcoin and Ethereum. Actual future performance outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond Bitmine's control, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of Bitmine's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on November 21, 2025, as well as all other SEC filings, as amended or updated from time to time. Copies of Bitmine's filings with the SEC are available on the SEC's website at <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4621058-1&amp;h=2251575224&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov%2F&amp;a=www.sec.gov">www.sec.gov</a>. Bitmine undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.<img src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BITMINE_Weekly_Update_1771336205aMvWdmsA34.jpg"> <img src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bitmine_ETH_Infographic_17713362058gAdkBU276.jpg"> <img src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bitmine_ALCHEMY_Infographic_1771336205KOtBuYVnfJ.jpg">

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 4.371 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $9.6 Billion

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 12th February 2026, Chainwire

&nbsp;APIA, Samoa, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- <a href="https://phemex.com/?group=7925&amp;referralCode=CUFKP8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Phemex</a>, a user-first crypto exchange, unveils <a href="https://phemex.com/en/events/trading-apex/852?group=8265&amp;referralCode=CUFKP8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Phemex Astral Trading League (PATL)</a>, a standing constellation-themed competition framework that reframes how crypto derivatives contests operate. Rather than running periodic promotional futures trading races, the exchange has consolidated its recurring daily, weekly, and monthly competitions into a structured, season-based league designed for continuity.Trading competitions are common, but most reward short-term volume rather than skill development. PATL was designed as a progression-based league that benefits traders of all levels. By integrating daily ROI rankings, weekly missions, and monthly leaderboards, it recognizes efficiency, consistency, and strategy, not just capital scale. Smaller accounts can compete on performance percentage, while experienced traders are rewarded for disciplined execution. By diversifying competitive pathways, Phemex reduces reliance on pure turnover races and introduces multiple performance narratives within a single system.Each zodiac season features a unique design, introducing distinct tools, mechanics, incentives, and educational focus aligned with different trading archetypes. Adventure seasons may spotlight advanced instruments with leverage education, while analytical seasons emphasize structured strategy, encouraging sustainable growth over volume-driven participation.The inaugural season, <a href="https://phemex.com/en/events/trading-apex/852?group=8265&amp;referralCode=CUFKP8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PATL: Aquarius Season</a>, draws conceptually from traits associated with Aquarius — logic, independence, and systems-oriented thinking. Its structure emphasizes ROI performance and consistency over high-frequency execution or directional market dependency. The season carries a total prize allocation of up to $450,000 and signature physical rewards including a Tesla Model 3 and AirPods Max.<blockquote><a href="https://x.com/Federico0x" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Federico Variola</a>, CEO of Phemex, framed PATL as infrastructure rather than marketing. "The Phemex Astral Trading League is designed around the trader, not just the transaction. Instead of rewarding short-term volume spikes, we're creating a system that recognizes progress, consistency, and skill development at every level. Whether someone is just starting out or already trading at scale, the goal is to provide a structured path to improve strategy, discipline, and experience over time. We want traders to grow with the platform — building knowledge, refining execution, and advancing through seasons based on capability, not just size. Sustainable trading success comes from learning and progression, and this framework is built to support that journey."</blockquote>By reformatting recurring competitions into a constellation-based league, Phemex is positioning PATL as a durable engagement framework, one that blends performance metrics, seasonal identity, and community recognition into the everyday derivatives experience.<h2>About Phemex</h2>Founded in 2019, Phemex is a user-first crypto exchange trusted by over 10 million traders worldwide. The platform offers spot and derivatives trading, copy trading, and wealth management products designed to prioritize user experience, transparency, and innovation. With a forward-thinking approach and a commitment to user empowerment, Phemex delivers reliable tools, inclusive access, and evolving opportunities for traders at every level to grow and succeed.For more information, please visit: <a href="https://phemex.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://phemex.com/</a><a href="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2819516/Phemex_Logo.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Phemex_Logo_1770896704eUg88xvpgb.jpg" /></a>&nbsp;

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