DeFi Technologies has launched an index that tracks real investor flows across 
Valour’s ecosystem and offers forward-looking insights into institutional 
sentiment. Real-Time Insights into Institutional Sentiment Nasdaq-listed DeFi 
Technologies Inc. has introduced a new index designed to capture how regulated 
capital is deployed across the digital asset market. The launch was executed 
through its subsidiaries […]

DeFi Technologies Launches Index to Track Institutional Crypto Flows

A U.S. federal court has sentenced a key figure behind a global cryptocurrency 
investment scam to 20 years in prison, capping one of the largest crypto-fraud 
prosecutions tied to so-called “pig butchering” schemes. The operation 
defrauded victims of more than…

U.S. sentences crypto scam mastermind to 20 years over $73M fraud

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, is continuing its long‑standing 
Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation strategy despite ongoing market weakness and 
growing concerns around the firm’s unrealized losses. At the same time, 
Bitmine Immersion Technologies, chaired by well‑known market strategist Tom 
Lee, has revealed a major expansion of its Ethereum (ETH) holdings, 
underscoring a broader trend of corporate crypto accumulation even as prices 
remain under pressure. Strategy Adds 1,142 BTC Despite Rising Losses In a 
filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission disclosed on Monday, 
Strategy reported the purchase of an additional 1,142 Bitcoin for 
approximately $90 million. The acquisition was made between February 2 and 
February 8 at an average price of $78,815 per coin, according to the company’s 
8‑K filing with the regulator. The move extends Strategy’s aggressive Bitcoin 
buying campaign, even as the value of its massive crypto treasury remains 
below its total acquisition cost on paper. Related Reading: After Predicting 
XRP’s Drop, Analyst Says The Bottom May Be In With the latest purchase, 
Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings have climbed to 714,644 BTC, a position 
currently valued at roughly $49 billion based on prevailing market prices. The 
company has spent about $54.4 billion to build its Bitcoin reserves, including 
fees and related expenses. Across all acquisitions, Strategy’s average 
purchase price now stands at $76,056 per Bitcoin, well above current trading 
prices. Concerns around Strategy’s balance sheet have resurfaced amid the 
recent Bitcoin sell‑off. As previously reported by NewsBTC, CEO Phong Le 
stated that Bitcoin would need to fall by roughly 90% from current levels for 
the value of Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings to merely match the value of its 
outstanding convertible debt. Even under such an extreme scenario, Le said the 
company would explore restructuring options if converting the debt into equity 
were not feasible. Bitmine’s Crypto And Cash Holdings Reach $10B On Monday, 
Bitmine disclosed that its combined crypto holdings, cash, and so‑called 
“moonshot” investments now total approximately $10 billion. As of February 8, 
the company’s crypto portfolio includes 4,325,738 ETH valued at $2,125 per 
token, alongside 193 Bitcoin. Beyond cryptocurrencies, Bitmine reported 
additional investments including a $200 million stake in Beast Industries, a 
$19 million stake in Eightco Holdings (ORBS), and total cash reserves of $595 
million. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Set To Break Out Against Bitcoin, But 
How High Can It Go? The company noted in a Monday press release that its 
Ethereum holdings represent approximately 3.58% of the total ETH supply, which 
currently stands at around 120.7 million tokens. Thomas Lee, Executive 
Chairman of Bitmine, said the company acquired 40,613 ETH over the past week 
alone. He described the recent pullback in Ethereum prices as an attractive 
opportunity, arguing that the market is underestimating ETH’s long‑term 
utility. Bitmine also revealed that a significant portion of its Ethereum 
holdings is actively staked. As of February 8, 2026, the company had 2,897,459 
ETH staked, valued at approximately $6.2 billion at current prices. At the 
time of writing, Bitcoin was trading near $69,495, reflecting an almost 11% 
decline over the past week. Strategy’s shares showed a modest rebound, rising 
0.82% on Monday to trade around $136 per share. Bitmine’s stock, BMNR, also 
moved higher, climbing roughly 2% during Monday’s session to trade near 
$20.91. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com

Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings With $90M Purchase, Bitmine Follows With ETH

The acquisition could democratize financial literacy and services for younger 
audiences, potentially reshaping financial education and access.
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Analysts say Ether’s MVRV Z-Score has entered capitulation territory at -0.42 
after falling 30% in a fortnight, though it&#8217;s still far from its worst score.

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