Bitmine Expands Ether Treasury by $74M as Clarity Act Optimism Grows

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Bitmine has added $74 million worth of ether to its holdings, reinforcing its position as the second-largest digital asset treasury. The purchase signals an accelerated buying pace for the company. Investor Tom Lee has expressed optimism that the Clarity Act could provide a regulatory boost to the crypto sector. Meanwhile, Strategy moved in the opposite direction, selling a portion of its bitcoin holdings.

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