DMND, a new mining pool built around Stratum V2 which began taking applicants for a soft private launch earlier this year, is now open for all miners to create accounts. Miners can register here to begin onboarding. 

DMND’s full public launch comes after a successful SOC 2 Type 2 audit, proving compliance with security policies necessary for large scale miners. 

“With our SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and streamlined business verification practices, the DMND pool is built for operators who value security, transparency, and professional-grade standards,” said DMND Co-Founder & CEO, Alejandro De La Torre. “Combined with miner-controlled block construction, we’re enabling miners to…

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BlackRock’s Strategic Income Opportunities Portfolio has significantly increased its exposure to bitcoin, according to a new SEC filing. The mutual fund now holds 2,397,423 shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), valued at $155.8 million as of Sept. 30. The position represents a 14% rise from the 2,096,447 shares reported at the end of June, signaling growing confidence in bitcoin-linked products.

The portfolio, known for its flexible mandate, typically invests across government debt, corporate bonds, mortgages, emerging markets and cash-like assets. Its ability to add nontraditional instruments—such as ETFs—has allowed IBIT to sit alongside its fixed-income positions. The move highlights how large institutions are increasingly blending digital asset exposure into traditional investment strategies.

IBIT has remained in focus this week after Nasdaq ISE requested approval to raise the position limit for IBIT options to one million contracts. Fintel data also shows institutional ownership climbing to its highest level since launch, surpassing 400 million shares and reflecting steady month-over-month demand.

Simple Proof, the bitcoin-based document timestamping company, recently announced official partnerships with El Salvador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Environment to protect

government records using the Bitcoin blockchain technology. The announcement was made during the Bitcoin Histórico conference at the National Theatre in San Salvador, where CEO Carlos Toriello presented alongside OpenTimestamps creator and Bitcoin Core Contributor Peter Todd.

The collaboration marks El Salvador’s continued leadership in applying Bitcoin technology beyond financial applications. Both ministries have begun registering official documents on the Bitcoin blockchain, with verified…

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BitMine Immersion Technologies has reportedly added 14,618 ETH to its growing corporate treasury, according to Lookonchain’s review of Arkham data. The purchase—worth $44.34 million and traced to a BitGo-linked wallet—has yet to receive official confirmation from the company. The move follows BitMine’s recent disclosure of a $200 million ETH acquisition, bringing its officially reported holdings to 3.63 million ETH, or roughly 3% of Ethereum’s total supply, as it continues pursuing its goal of reaching 5%.

Company chairman Tom Lee has repeatedly voiced strong support for Ethereum, calling it a “truly neutral chain” favored by major financial institutions and potentially by future U.S. government blockchain initiatives. BitMine continues positioning itself as Ethereum’s largest corporate backer amid market volatility.

Crypto prices have been sliding for weeks, but Lee remains bullish. He forecast ETH to bottom near $2,500 before climbing toward $7,000–$9,000 by January 2026. He also expects the Federal Reserve to turn more supportive by year-end—potentially helping bitcoin surge past $100,000 and possibly set a new all-time high.

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