Bitmine buys $234M in Ethereum, aims for 5% of total supply amid US-Iran tensions
Bitmine has invested $234 million in Ethereum with the stated goal of accumulating 5% of the total ETH supply, positioning itself as a major institutional holder. The acquisition occurs amid escalating US-Iran geopolitical tensions, suggesting the purchase may be motivated by diversification into crypto assets during periods of macroeconomic uncertainty.

