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Clutch your coffee; Ethereum, the market’s heartbeat, and the orbit of a global creator collide in a deal that makes the street mutter and the office workers snicker 😂.
News of the Day: BitMine Rides MrBeast’s Wave
YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, may have swallowed the idea of “negative money,” but Beast Industries is drinking from a fountain of equity-a $200 million injection.
In a Thursday announcement, BitMine Immersion Technologies revealed a $200 million equity investment.
BITMINE JUST MADE A $200M MOVE OUTSIDE CRYPTO$BMNR announced a $200M equity investment into Beast Industries, the company behind MrBeast.
This isn’t a random bet.
It’s strategic.🔹 Direct exposure to the largest creator platform on earth
🔹 Global reach across Gen Z, Gen…– BMNR Bullz (@BMNRBullz) January 15, 2026
The deal was announced at BitMine’s Annual Stockholder Meeting at the Wynn Las Vegas. The firm positions itself as a global leader in Ethereum liquidity, aiming for 5% of ETH. Data on StrategicETHreserve.xyz shows BitMine already holds 3.36% of ETH supply.
Although the investment is USD-equivalent equity, BitMine’s Ethereum treasury serves as the capital source, making the move crypto-relevant.
It is increasingly deploying capital into high-profile ventures outside traditional blockchain projects.
A New Era for Creator Finance
The $200 million investment is more than a celebrity headline. It’s the mark of Ethereum liquidity spilling into the creator economy, like rain through a cracked roof 💰.
CEO Jeff Housenbold noted that the deal validates Beast Industries’ growth and opens doors for future innovation, especially in DeFi.
“We are excited to welcome Tom Lee and BitMine as new investors in Beast Industries, joining our current top-tier venture investors… We look forward to exploring ways to collaborate further and incorporate DeFi into our upcoming financial services platform,” Housenbold said.
The deal is expected to close around January 19, 2026, granting Beast Industries extra runway.
The announcement hints at a tokenized creator economy where Ethereum-backed capital supports fractionalized fan ownership.
With BitMine’s involvement, the deal could become a blueprint for bridging Web2 empires and DeFi finance, showing that Ethereum liquidity travels far beyond the usual blockchain projects.
Meanwhile, Beast Industries has discussed an IPO, offering fans a path to ownership.
Chart of the Day
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Crypto Equities Pre-Market Overview
| Company | Close As of January 14 | Pre-Market Overview |
| Strategy (MSTR) | $179.33 | $178.70 (-0.35%) |
| Coinbase (COIN) | $255.86 | $252.00 (-1.51%) |
| Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) | $28.19 | $28.07 (-0.43%) |
| MARA Holdings (MARA) | $11.11 | $11.05 (-0.54%) |
| Riot Platforms (RIOT) | $17.31 | $17.26 (-0.29%) |
| Core Scientific (CORZ) | $17.92 | $18.10 (+1.00%) |
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2026-01-15 21:06