Ethereum News Today: Institutional Ethereum Treasuries Reshape Finance With Staking and Restaking Yields

BitMine Immersion Technologies, one of the largest Ethereum treasury holders globally, currently holds 1.8 million ETH, representing 1.5 percent of the token’s total supply, valued at approximately $8.3 billion as of recent data [1]. The company has continued to expand its holdings, acquiring 153,075 additional ETH over a 10-day period, according to an updated report on its website [1]. BitMine’s strategy is based on a long-term investment thesis, with Chairman Thomas Lee expressing confidence in Ethereum’s role in transforming the financial system alongside blockchain and AI integration [1]. The firm secured NYSE American listing on July 8, 2025, and has leveraged existing capital-raising structures, including a PIPE transaction, to support its Ethereum acquisition strategy [2].

Another major player in the Ethereum treasury space is SharpLink, a Nasdaq-listed company that has aggressively increased its ETH holdings. As of August 24, SharpLink disclosed a total of 797,704 ETH in its treasury, which grew to 837,230 ETH by late August 31, valued at nearly $3.6 billion [6]. The company recently added $176 million in ETH to its holdings and has raised $425 million through a private placement led by Consensys [6]. SharpLink, formerly a gambling marketing company, made a strategic shift to become a crypto treasury in May 2025, emulating the model of companies like Strategy, which shifted to Bitcoin in 2020 [6]. The firm’s co-CEO, Joseph Chalom, emphasizes transparency, publishing weekly updates that detail capital raised, ETH purchased, average purchase price, and ETH per share [5]. SharpLink also generates yield from staking, with over 1,799 ETH in cumulative staking rewards reported by late August [5].

ETHZilla Corporation, another Nasdaq-listed entity, has also made significant moves in the Ethereum treasury space. On September 2, the company announced a $100 million deployment into EtherFi, a leading liquid restaking protocol [3]. This move is part of ETHZilla’s broader strategy to evolve its treasury management and leverage Ethereum’s staking ecosystem. The firm currently holds 102,246 ETH, valued at approximately $456 million, and has over $221 million in cash equivalents, bolstered by recent institutional capital infusions [3]. ETHZilla’s strategic pivot into digital assets was highlighted by its rebrand from 180 Life Sciences Corp. earlier in 2025 [3].

Ethereum staking yields have increasingly outpaced traditional finance returns, drawing institutional interest and reshaping the narrative around passive income in crypto. Analysts predict that Ethereum staking rewards could yield a 15x return by 2025 [4]. The growing interest in Ethereum staking is also reflected in the rise of liquid restaking protocols, with EtherFi leading the market by total value locked. Total value locked in restaking protocols has surpassed $30 billion, indicating a significant shift from native staking to more flexible yield-generation strategies [3]. This trend is driven by the need for liquidity and higher yield potential, as restaking allows ETH holders to retain liquidity while securing the network and earning additional returns [3].

The competitive landscape of Ethereum treasury companies is intensifying, with firms like BitMine, SharpLink, and ETHZilla vying to establish themselves as leading institutional gateways to Ethereum exposure. These companies are not only accumulating large quantities of ETH but also exploring staking, restaking, and DeFi yield strategies to maximize returns for shareholders [5]. SharpLink’s co-CEO, Joseph Chalom, emphasized the importance of institutional-grade governance and transparency, positioning the company as a long-term investment vehicle for Ethereum [5]. BitMine, similarly, is leveraging its position as a major ETH holder to reinforce its role in the evolving digital asset landscape [1]. As institutional adoption of Ethereum continues to accelerate, the strategic acquisition and management of ETH are becoming central to the financial strategies of these companies [1].

Source: [1] Bitmine (BMNR) Soars Anew as ETH Treasuru Raises to $8.3 ... (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitmine-bmnr-soars-anew-eth-163409873.html) [2] BitMine Immersion (BMNR) Statement on NYSE American ... (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bitmine-immersion-bmnr-statement-on-nyse-american-listing-and-access-to-capital-markets-302547414.html) [3] Ethereum Restaking Is New Trend: ETHZilla's $100M Ether.fi ... (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ethereum-restaking-trend-ethzilla-100m-080553650.html) [4] Ethereum staking yields outpace TradFi as analysts call ETH a 15x ROI play (https://coincentral.com/ethereum-staking-yields-outpace-tradfi-analysts-call-eth-a-15x-roi-play/) [5] Why ETH Beats BTC for Treasury Strategy: SharpLink CEO ... (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1086600-20250902) [6] Ethereum Treasury SharpLink Adds $176 Million in ETH to ... (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ethereum-treasury-sharplink-adds-176-173611609.html)