Bitmine stakes another 160,480 ETH ahead of Russell 1000 entry

Lookonchain said the June 26 transaction, valued at about $248.7 million, lifted Bitmine’s total staked Ethereum holdings to 4.88 million ETH as BMNR prepared to join the Russell 1000.

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Summary

Bitmine staked another 160,480 ETH in a June 26 transaction tracked by Lookonchain, with the added amount valued at about $248.7 million. According to the on-chain tracker, the move raised Bitmine’s total staked holdings to 4.88 million ETH ahead of BMNR’s entry into the Russell 1000. Staking allows holders to lock Ethereum to help secure the network and earn rewards while maintaining exposure to ETH.

Terms & Concepts
  • staking: Locking crypto to help secure a network and earn rewards.
  • Russell 1000: A large-cap U.S. stock index of major listed companies.
  • ETH: The native token of the Ethereum network.