Balance (EPT) will be listed on Binance Alpha and Binance Futures

April 6 — BitMine revealed Wednesday that as of April 5, 2026, its total staked Ethereum (ETH) has hit 3.33 million ETH. Valued at roughly $2,123 per ETH, the stake totals approximately $7.1 billion—making up a significant share of the firm’s total ETH holdings of around 4.5 million. Data shows BitMine’s ETH staking scale has expanded rapidly since the start of the year: from ~659,000 ETH in early January to the current 3.33 million. The firm held steady at ~3.04 million ETH between February and March before picking up pace again. On yields, the current Composite Ethereum Staking Rate (CESR) stands at ~2.74%, while BitMine’s 7-day staking yield is ~2.78%—marginally above the market average. Analysts note BitMine’s ongoing staking expansion reflects its core strategy of allocating to income-generating assets, further enhancing the balance between on-chain yields and long-term holdings.

**BitMine Discloses Latest Asset Holdings (April 6, 2026)** On April 6, 2026, BitMine released its latest asset status as of that date, revealing it added 71,252 ETH to its reserves last week. The firm’s total crypto assets and high-risk investments now stand at $11.4 billion. Breakdown of key holdings: - Approximately 4.8033 million ETH - 198 BTC - Roughly $200 million in equity in MrBeast’s Beast Industries - A $92 million investment in Eightco Holdings

April 6 — Strive, a Bitcoin Treasury (DAT) firm, revealed it has acquired 113 bitcoins worth approximately $7.75 million, at an average cost of roughly $68,577 per BTC. As of April 2, 2026, the company holds 13,741 BTC in total and continues to expand its Bitcoin reserves.

Sharps Technology on April 6 released its 2025 annual report, outlining a comprehensive strategy for a Solana-based digital asset treasury. The company holds over 2 million SOL—roughly 95% staked—delivering an annualized yield of ~7%. Financials show total assets jumped from $7.3M at end-2024 to $269.1M, with digital assets making up ~$250.1M. Full-year 2025 revenue hit ~$7M, of which ~$6.8M came from staking rewards—marking a sharp drop in its traditional medical equipment business’s contribution. Sharps has largely exited its inefficient manufacturing operations, pivoting to a digital asset management-focused model. It also completed a balance sheet restructuring: shareholder equity climbed to $264.4M, total liabilities fell to $4.7M, and all prior notes payable were settled. For ecosystem growth, Sharps has partnered with Coinbase, Crypto.com, BitGo, Jupiter and others, plus launched its own validation node. Additionally, Sharps raised over $430M in 2025 via equity finan

On April 6, Strategy officially disclosed that it has purchased approximately 4,871 bitcoins for roughly $329.9 million, at an average price of around $67,718 per coin. As of April 5, 2026, the company holds a total of 766,970 BTC, with a total investment of about $58.02 billion and an average holding cost of roughly $75,644 per coin. Strategy remains one of the world’s largest publicly traded Bitcoin holders, and its ongoing accumulation is viewed as a key signal of institutional long-term bullishness on Bitcoin.

On April 6, BlackRock is targeting a segment of the $13.7 trillion U.S. ETF market long dominated by SSGA: Nasdaq 100 Index-tracking funds. A filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday shows the firm plans to launch the **iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF** (ticker: IQQ), which will directly track the index. If approved and launched, IQQ will be one of the few U.S.-listed ETFs focused specifically on the Nasdaq 100—and the first such product not managed by SSGA. Since the Nasdaq Stock Market introduced the index in 1985, it has been selective about authorizing its use. While some U.S. ETFs gain exposure to Nasdaq 100 constituents via derivatives, SSGA has nearly monopolized the market for **pure Nasdaq 100 Index-tracking ETFs**. This dynamic has spawned two major funds: the $374 billion **Invesco QQQ Trust** (ticker: QQQ)—one of the world’s largest ETFs—and the $70 billion **SSGA Nasdaq 100 ETF**. ### Notes on U.S. style adjustments: 1. **Concisenes