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The brothers invested an undisclosed amount in American Bitcoin, the mining 
company co-founded by two of Trump&#8217;s sons and others.

Winklevoss twins deepen ties to Trump family with Bitcoin mining investment: Report

ECR Minerals plc, a U.K.-based gold exploration company focused on Australian 
projects, announced on Aug. 7, 2025, that its board has formally adopted a 
bitcoin and digital asset treasury management policy. Gold Miner ECR Adopts 
Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Under the non-binding policy, ECR Minerals (LSE: 
ECR) intends to allocate up to 50% of its future […]

UK Gold Miner ECR Minerals Adopts Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

The SEC staff guidance on liquid staking could be a boon for institutions that 
want to include the technology in products, but there’s still uncertainty.

SEC staff liquid-staking guidance leaves regulatory questions, could be contested

According to unnamed sources speaking with the Financial Times, China may be 
quietly tinkering with stablecoins even as it enforces its cryptocurrency ban 
and rolls out its central bank digital currency (CBDC). Behind Closed Doors, 
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rolled out a series of bans on […]

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Solana is seeing a sharp rise in institutional demand, with publicly traded 
companies now holding over $591 million worth of SOL. According to new data 
from CoinGecko, four firms—Upexi, DeFi Developments Corp, SOL Strategies, and 
Torrent Capital—have collectively acquired more than 3.5 million SOL, marking 
one of the strongest waves of corporate accumulation in the asset’s history. 
Solana Sees Massive Institutional Buying Spree Institutional appetite for 
Solana is accelerating at a pace not seen before, signaling a shift in market 
sentiment as major players seek exposure to SOL. A new report by CoinGecko 
reveals that four publicly listed companies have collectively acquired more 
than 3.5 million SOL, now valued at over $591 million. Related Reading: These 
Two Bearish Scenarios Put Solana Price At $162 After Fakeout Leading the pack 
is Upexi, a Solana treasury company. Since late April 2025, Upexi has acquired 
1.9 million SOL at an average cost of $168.63 per token, investing 
approximately $320.4 million. According to CoinGecko, the company’s position 
is currently valued at $319.5 million, slightly down by $0.9 million. However, 
the entire amount is staked, earning an 8% annual yield as of June 30. Close 
behind is DeFi Developments Corp, an AI-powered online platform, with 
approximately 1,182,685 SOL in its treasury. The company has maintained an 
aggressive pace of accumulation, most recently adding 181,303 SOL on July 29 
at an average price of $155.33 per token. CoinGecko reveals that DeFi Dev Corp 
acquired its total position at an average price of $137.07, making its 
holdings now worth $198.9 million, with an unrealised gain of $36.8 million. 
SOL Strategies, a Toronto-based investment firm, holds 392,667 SOL, acquired 
steadily from mid-2024 to July 2025. Purchased at an average price of $158.12, 
the company’s position is now worth $66 million, reflecting a $3.9 million 
gain. Finally, Torrent Capital, a publicly traded investment company, has 
acquired 40,039 SOL. CoinGecko notes that the firm bought its Solana holdings 
in 2025 at an average price of $161.84. Now valued at $6.7 million, this 
smaller but well-timed bet is sitting on a profit of approximately $0.2 
million. Overall, these four companies control roughly 0.65% of Solana’s 
circulating supply and about 0.58% of its total supply. How Public Companies 
Are Buying SOL Moving forward, CoinGecko also reveals important details on how 
each company approaches its SOL allocation. While all four companies&#8217; methods 
of accumulation differ, they share a growing confidence in Solana’s long-term 
prospects. Related Reading: Is An XRP ETF Next After The Solana ETF Launch? 
Experts Answer According to the report, Upexi moved quickly, building the 
largest SOL treasury within four months and signaling a high-conviction and 
long-term bet. DeFi Developments Corp has taken a more tactical approach, 
adding to its position during market dips while remaining committed to 
holding. On the other hand, SOL Strategies built its stake gradually over 13 
months through dollar-cost averaging and staking rewards, reflecting a 
disciplined, long-term strategy. Lastly, Torrent Capital took on a more 
strategically timed move, securing gains ahead of Solana’s rally in 2025. 
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