Bitmine Immersion Technologies said its ETH holdings reached 5.67 million tokens as of June 21, 2026. The company also reported total crypto, cash, marketable securities, and selected investments of $10.7 billion. Bitmine said its Ethereum position equals about 4.7% of the total ETH supply. The update keeps BMNR positioned as the largest public Ethereum treasury, according to the company.

Bitmine Reports $10.7 Billion in Total Holdings

Bitmine said its crypto holdings included 5,672,956 ETH and 205 Bitcoin. The company valued ETH at $1,733 per token based on Coinbase pricing at the reporting time. It also listed $601 million in cash and marketable securities.

The company included a $180 million stake in Beast Industries and a $104 million stake in Eightco Holdings. Bitmine said Eightco gives investors indirect exposure to OpenAI through one of the few public equity routes available. These holdings formed part of the company’s reported $10.7 billion total.

Bitmine also said it owns 4.7% of Ethereum’s 120.7 million coin supply. The company continues to target 5% of total ETH supply under its “Alchemy of 5%” plan. Chairman Thomas Lee said Bitmine acquired 52,203 ETH over the past week.

Key Insight

• Bitmine reported 5.67 million ETH holdings, equal to 4.7% of Ethereum’s total coin supply today.
• The company said total crypto, cash, securities, and selected investments reached $10.7 billion this week.
• Bitmine staked 4.71 million ETH through MAVAN and partners, representing over 83% of holdings now.
• BMNR raised about $273.8 million from its Series A preferred stock offering this month alone.
• Bitmine said it acquired 52,203 ETH last week while maintaining its 2026 accumulation strategy plan.

BMNR Expands Ethereum Staking Through MAVAN

Bitmine said it staked 4,718,677 ETH as of June 21. That figure represented more than 83% of its total ETH holdings. The company valued the staked ETH at about $8.2 billion using the same $1,733 ETH price.

The company runs staking through MAVAN, its Made in America Validator Network. Bitmine built MAVAN to support its own Ethereum treasury. The company also plans to expand the platform for institutional investors, custodians, and ecosystem partners.

Lee said Bitmine’s current annualized staking revenue stands near $223 million. He also said projected annual staking rewards could reach $268 million when Bitmine fully stakes ETH through MAVAN and partners. Bitmine reported a 2.73% annualized seven-day yield from its own staking operations.

Preferred Stock and Trading Activity Add Context

Bitmine closed an offering of 3.5 million shares of 9.50% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock on June 10. The company priced the shares at $80 each and received about $273.8 million in net proceeds. The preferred stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol BMNP.

Bitmine said BMNP dividends are scheduled for weekly payment under the terms of the preferred stock. The company also said its board declared seven weekly cash dividends on the outstanding preferred shares. The payment dates depend on the stated record dates for each dividend.

The company also pointed to strong trading activity in BMNR shares. Fundstrat data showed the stock traded about $717 million in average daily dollar volume over four days ending June 18. That placed BMNR at number 219 among 5,704 U.S.-listed stocks by average daily dollar volume.

Bitmine also said Fortune placed the company on its 2026 Fortune 100 Crypto List on June 11. The company described its current position as the largest ETH treasury and the second-largest global crypto treasury behind Strategy. Strategy reportedly holds 846,842 BTC valued at about $54 billion.

Federally chartered crypto bank Anchorage Digital is rolling out infrastructure that allows banks to issue tokenized deposits, joining a growing effort by financial institutions to bring traditional bank money onto blockchain networks.

The bank said on Monday that its new platform will help banks to offer round-the-clock payments and settlement services using blockchain technology without replacing their existing core banking systems.

“Many of the banks that we’re starting to work with are thinking about tokenized deposits, and how do we start to do [them],” Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan McCauley said in an interview with CoinDesk.

The product works by creating a blockchain-based representation of customer deposits while keeping the underlying funds within the bank’s traditional deposit accounts. Anchorage will provide the blockchain infrastructure, wallet management and smart contract technology, while banks maintain customer relationships and custody of deposits.

The move comes as banks increasingly look for ways to offer faster payments and settlements in a financial system that still largely operates on business hours and batch processing.

Bitcoin (BTC) passed $65,000 at Monday’s Wall Street open as exchange order-book liquidity dictated price moves.

Key points:

• Bitcoin hits a new week-to-date high despite US stocks rolling over at the start of trading.
• Traders’ targets include a move toward $70,000 next.
• Liquidations are described as “completely insane” as both long and short BTC positions get chopped up.

Bitcoin surfs $65,000 as oil eyes new lows

Data from TradingView showed BTC/USD hitting $65,555 on Bitstamp — its highest since Wednesday.

BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView

The move contrasted with US stock markets, which opened lower on continued uncertainty over the fate of the US-Iran peace deal. The mood settled as the US allowed Iranian oil trading for two months.

“Iranian oil is officially returning to global markets for the first time since 2018,” trading resource The Kobeissi Letter responded in a post on X.

US WTI crude returned to near $73 per barrel, marking some of its lowest levels since early March and the start of the war.

CFDs on WTI crude oil one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView

For Bitcoin traders, it was all about nearby pockets of liquidity around the spot price on the day.

“Took out that thick liquidation cluster above $65K. Right after the US Market open. Going to be important where this moves in the next few hours,” Daan Crypto Trades commented alongside data from CoinGlass. 

BTC liquidation heatmap. Source: CoinGlass

“If it rejects here, it will likely try to clean up some liquidity lower. So this is $65K area is a good level to gauge for low timeframe strength/weakness I’d say.”

Trader CrypNuevo eyed a potential trip toward $70,000 should bulls manage to sustain the low-time frame breakout.

BTC/USDT one-hour chart. Source: CrypNuevo/X

BTC sees “insane” multibillion-dollar liquidations

Trading and liquidity analysis account CryptoReviewing, meanwhile, described recent liquidations as “completely insane.”

Related: US dollar strength hits highest since May 2025: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin, it noted, had liquidated $2.5 billion in just seven days.

“Now, $65,000 – $67,000 has sizable liquidity above that could be swept next – potentially leading to higher levels,” an X post read. 

“However, $61,000 – $63,000 has significantly larger liquidation clusters stacked up, making this the ‘higher probability’ zone to visit next.”

“Over the past six weeks, 6 out of 6 Mondays have marked a local pivot high before price moved lower. Worth keeping an eye on if we start seeing strength and a push higher heading into Monday,” they told X followers.

BTC/USD with Monday peaks marked. Source: Killa/X

Ondo Global Markets has integrated with LI.FI to widen access to tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs across major crypto applications. The integration covers Ethereum and BNB Chain at launch, while Solana support will follow later. Ondo says the platform now gives LI.FI’s partner network direct access to more than 438 tokenized securities. The move places tokenized equities deeper into cross-chain wallets, apps, and trading infrastructure.

Ondo Adds LI.FI Access for Tokenized Securities

Ondo Global Markets brings tokenized exposure to U.S. public securities through blockchain-based tokens backed by underlying assets. The available products include tokenized versions of Tesla, Nvidia, and Apple shares. The platform also lists broad market ETFs such as QQQ and SPY.

LI.FI gives Ondo a distribution route across more than 1,000 partner platforms in its ecosystem. These partners include wallets and apps that already use LI.FI for execution. The integration allows users to access tokenized stocks and ETFs without leaving supported applications. It also gives partner platforms a ready route to add equity-linked assets through existing LI.FI connections.

Ondo reports more than $1 billion in total value locked on Ondo Global Markets. The platform also reports tens of thousands of holders and more than $20 billion in cumulative trading volume since its September 2025 launch. Those figures show the scale of activity behind the tokenized securities platform.

LI.FI Connects Partners Across Ethereum and BNB Chain

LI.FI operates as a cross-chain execution network for same-chain and cross-chain token transfers. The protocol uses an intent-based model where users set their desired outcome, while professional solvers handle routing and execution. That design removes the need for users to choose bridges or routes manually. It also supports best-price, gasless, and near-instant execution where the connected application enables those features.

The network has processed more than $80 billion in volume across over 100 million transfers. LI.FI also powers infrastructure for platforms such as MetaMask, Robinhood Wallet, and Binance. Its role gives Ondo a wider route into crypto applications that already serve large user bases.

Ethereum and BNB Chain support start the integration, while Solana support remains planned for a later rollout. This staged approach gives Ondo access to two active blockchain ecosystems before expanding to another major network. The integration also connects tokenized securities with users who already move assets across chains.

Key Insights

• Ondo Global Markets integrated LI.FI across Ethereum and BNB Chain, with Solana support planned soon.
• LI.FI’s 1,000-plus partners can now access 438 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs directly today.
• Available assets include tokenized Tesla, Nvidia, Apple, QQQ, and SPY through Ondo Global Markets now.
• Ondo reports over $1 billion in TVL and $20 billion in cumulative volume since launch.
• LI.FI has processed over $80 billion across more than 100 million crypto transfers to date.

Tokenized Stocks Expand Across Crypto Apps

Ondo Global Markets tokenizes U.S. public securities and makes them usable in DeFi-compatible formats. Each tokenized asset has backing from underlying securities held with one or more U.S. broker-dealers. Ondo also says the assets use daily verification and investor protection standards.

The LI.FI integration gives developers and platforms a direct path to add tokenized equity exposure. Wallets and applications can present tokenized stocks and ETFs alongside other digital assets. This structure may reduce integration work for platforms that already connect with LI.FI. It also keeps tokenized security access inside familiar crypto products used by retail and institutional users.

The development comes as tokenized real-world assets draw more activity from crypto platforms and traditional finance firms. Ondo’s tokenized stock platform focuses on listed U.S. equities and ETFs, while LI.FI focuses on cross-chain access and execution. Together, the integration links tokenized securities with a wider app network across Ethereum and BNB Chain, with planned Solana support.

1. Search results are becoming part of the crypto attack path

Search engine results have quietly become one of the most underestimated weaknesses in cryptocurrency security.

The usual understanding of crypto security focuses on protecting seed phrases, using hardware wallets, enabling multi-factor authentication and being careful with suspicious links sent through email or direct messages. What is often missed is the role of search engines as an entry point for attacks.

For years, platforms such as Google have been seen as neutral gateways to the internet. Users are used to searching for their bank, favorite restaurant or a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, assuming the results are reliable. Scammers are now taking advantage of that behavior in crypto.

Recent incidents involving fake ads that impersonate major cryptocurrency platforms show that search engines are no longer just neutral information tools. Scammers have turned them into part of the attack surface targeting crypto users.

A wallet compromise does not always begin when a user connects to a malicious site. It may start several minutes earlier, with a normal search query and one wrong click.

2. How search engines became a crypto security risk

Traditional cyberattacks usually focused on technical weaknesses, such as software flaws, server exploits and malware. Modern crypto fraud works differently.

Instead of targeting systems, attackers target behavior.

Decades of internet use have trained users to trust search results, especially the ones that appear at the top of the page. A “Sponsored” label does not always make users more careful. Some may even see it as a sign that the listing is legitimate. They may also wrongly assume that the company behind the ad has been verified.

Neither assumption is always safe.

Search engines are designed to organize information and sell ads. Skilled bad actors understand both systems well. They can buy ad placements, manipulate visibility, copy trusted brand identities and reach users when they are most likely to act.

In crypto, that can be dangerous. A single transaction can move large sums instantly and usually cannot be reversed. That means one wrong click can have serious financial consequences.

Did you know? Google was not originally called Google. Its founders developed it as a research project called “BackRub,” named after its ability to analyze backlinks. Today, that same search system influences trillions of dollars in online activity, including crypto transactions.

3. The Uniswap impersonation campaign

A recent incident shows how effective this method can be. According to recent reports, attackers stole at least $400,000 from a trader through fake Google ads that impersonated the decentralized exchange Uniswap. 

The method was simple. A user searching for “Uniswap” would see what appeared to be an official sponsored listing near the top of the results. The branding looked familiar and the message seemed credible. This gave users little reason to be suspicious.

Clicking the ad took users to a cloned interface that closely copied the real Uniswap platform. From there, the experience looked genuine. Users connected their wallets, started what seemed like normal transactions and granted the required approvals.

The consequences became clear only later. The users had unknowingly approved permissions that allowed the attackers to withdraw funds directly from their wallets.

What makes this attack different is the lack of technical intrusion. The attackers did not need seed phrases, malware or broken encryption. The victims themselves signed the transactions that enabled the theft.

4. Why even experienced users fall victim

It is easy to assume that only newcomers to cryptocurrency fall for such schemes. In reality, even experienced users can be tricked under the right conditions.

One reason is authority bias. People naturally place trust in established institutions and systems. Google, in particular, is widely seen as a reliable way to find information. Users often assume that top search results are checked carefully before they appear.

Habit makes the problem worse.

For decades, the search bar has been the default way to move around the internet. Many users no longer memorize URLs. They simply search for the platform they want to visit.

Convenience also encourages speed.

Regular DeFi users often move quickly between exchanges, staking services, governance portals and bridge interfaces. The more urgent the action feels, the less likely users are to check every detail in front of them.

Attackers know this. They spend time and money creating convincing copies of trusted platforms. A fake interface that closely matches a familiar platform can lower even an experienced user’s guard, especially when that user is distracted or in a hurry.

There is also optimism bias. People may know that a threat exists but still believe they are unlikely to become the victim. Crypto’s track record gives little reason for such confidence.

5. The limits of hardware wallets

Hardware wallets are often described as the gold standard in cryptocurrency security. In many ways, that label is fair. By keeping private keys offline, they offer strong protection against many types of malware and unauthorized access attempts.

However, they have one major limit.

A hardware wallet cannot reliably judge whether a transaction benefits the user. If a user approves a malicious request through a phishing interface, the device will usually carry out the instruction exactly as submitted.

The hardware wallet protects the keys. It cannot always protect the judgment of the person using them.

This difference has become more important. The main threat is not always an attacker stealing credentials by force. Sometimes, the attacker simply persuades the target to use those credentials on a compromised platform.

Did you know? The first phishing attacks predate Bitcoin by decades. In the mid-1990s, attackers targeted AOL users by pretending to be employees and asking for passwords. The techniques have changed, but the basic idea remains similar: exploiting trust rather than technology.

6. Why search advertising appeals to bad actors

Search ads give criminals a mix of advantages that few other channels can match. For crypto scammers, that makes them especially attractive.

First, they offer access to large audiences. Millions of users search every day for terms linked to crypto wallets, exchanges and DeFi protocols.

Those users also have clear intent. A person searching for “Uniswap,” “MetaMask download” or “Ledger Live download” is already trying to take action. The attacker does not need to create interest. The possible victim is already ready to engage.

The barrier to entry is also relatively low. Phishing emails may be blocked by spam filters or ignored by recipients. Search ads, however, reach users at the exact moment they are looking for a destination.

Fraudulent campaigns can also be rebuilt quickly. When fake ads are taken down, attackers often return with new accounts, newly registered domains or slightly changed versions of the same scheme.

For criminals, the economics can be hard to ignore.

Did you know? Search results can vary from person to person. Location, browsing history and device type can all affect what users see. A scam ad seen by one crypto user may not appear for another user making the same search.

7. A problem that goes beyond Google

Search-based fraud is part of a much wider problem facing online platforms. It is not limited to search engines.

Redditors have repeatedly reported seeing fake cryptocurrency ads next to legitimate community discussions. YouTube has struggled with impersonation scams involving fake livestreams that promise giveaways.

Social media platforms continue to deal with scam accounts that copy official project profiles in reply threads. Telegram channels are also often targeted by people pretending to be support representatives.

Across all these cases, the pattern is the same. The same systems built to spread legitimate content can also be used to spread fraud. Advertising systems are designed to optimize for engagement and relevance. Scammers try to exploit those systems by weakening user trust. 

8. SEO poisoning and how the threat has changed

Avoiding sponsored ads may seem like an obvious solution. Unfortunately, scammers have adapted.

Search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning is the deliberate manipulation of organic search rankings so malicious pages appear near the top without paid promotion. Attackers may publish fake educational content designed to rank for popular search terms. They may also buy expired domains that already have search authority.

Others use typosquatting, which means registering domains with small spelling changes that are easy to miss at a quick glance. More advanced scams use lookalike characters from other alphabets to make fake URLs appear legitimate.

For the average user, the difference can be almost impossible to spot. As a result, even people who avoid paid ads may still land on phishing pages through normal search results.

9. Crypto security as a user experience challenge

Crypto security advice has traditionally focused on protecting sensitive information: safeguarding seed phrases, using strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication and storing backups carefully. These recommendations still matter.

However, they are no longer enough on their own.

Many losses today do not happen through stolen credentials. They happen through deceptive experiences that are designed to look almost identical to legitimate ones. In these cases, the weak points are often simple user actions: searching, clicking, approving and trusting familiar-looking interfaces.

As a result, crypto security is becoming a user experience problem as much as a technical one. Real protection requires reducing confusion and deception at every step of the user journey, not just strengthening the final transaction screen.

10. Practical steps to reduce exposure

Simple precautions can greatly reduce a user’s exposure to search-based attacks. They also make rushed decisions less likely.

Bookmarking official websites directly, instead of searching for them each time, removes a major weak point. Sponsored links for wallets, exchanges and DeFi apps are best avoided entirely.

Users should check URLs carefully before connecting a wallet, with special attention to spelling errors and unusual characters. Links should come from verified project accounts and official documentation whenever possible.

Transaction requests should be reviewed carefully instead of approved quickly. When available, users should also use wallet tools that can simulate transactions and flag unusual permissions. Token approvals that are no longer needed should be revoked from time to time.

Above all, it is worth slowing down. Scammers deliberately exploit urgency. A few extra seconds spent checking details can be the difference between a normal interaction and an irreversible loss.