BitMine Approves $1 Billion Stock Repurchase Program as Ethereum Holdings Hit 625,000 ETH

BitMine Approves $1 Billion Stock Repurchase Program as Ethereum Holdings Hit 625,000 ETH

Bitmain's board has authorized a share buyback program without a deadline, aiming for maximum returns on capital through its Ethereum investment strategy.

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Bitmain has initiated a share buyback program of up to $1 billion, approved by its board on July 29. The program is designed to enhance shareholder value amid the company's strategy to acquire 5% of Ethereum's total supply. Chairman Tom Lee emphasized that the buyback could yield better returns than purchasing more ETH at high prices. The company's stock price has significantly increased as a result of its Ethereum holdings, which now total over 625,000 ETH, valued at approximately $2.3 billion.

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