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• Stocks are steady as Wall Street enters the final trading days of 2025 in a holiday-shortened week; markets close on New Year’s Day and economic data will be light.
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Bitmine releases Special Chairman’s Message related to upcoming Annual Stockholder Meeting

Bitmine staked ETH stands at 408,627 and MAVAN staking solution on track to launch Q1 2026

Bitmine now owns 3.41% of the ETH token supply, two-thirds of the way to the ‘Alchemy of 5%’

Bitmine Crypto + Total Cash Holdings + “Moonshots” total $13.2 billion, including 4.11 million ETH tokens, total cash of $1.0 billion, and other crypto holdings

Bitmine will hold its Annual Stockholder Meeting at the Wynn Las Vegas on January 15, 2026

Bitmine leads crypto treasury peers by both the velocity of raising crypto NAV per share and by the high trading liquidity of BMNR stock

Bitmine is the 47th most traded stock in the US, trading $980 million per day (5-day avg)

Bitmine remains supported by a premier group of institutional investors including ARK’s Cathie Wood, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Bill Miller III, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, Galaxy Digital and personal investor Thomas “Tom” Lee to support Bitmine’s goal of acquiring 5% of ETH

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (“Bitmine” or the “Company”) a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network Company with a focus on the accumulation of crypto for long term investment, today announced Bitmine crypto + total cash + “moonshots” holdings totaling $13.2 billion.

As of December 28th at 6:00pm ET, the Company’s crypto holdings are comprised of 4,110,525 ETH at $2,948 per ETH (Coinbase), 192 Bitcoin (BTC), $23 million stake in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) (“moonshots”) and total cash of $1.0 billion. Bitmine’s ETH holdings are 3.41% of the ETH supply (of 120.7 million ETH).

“Market activity tends to slow as we enter the final holiday weeks of a calendar year. Bitmine added 44,463 ETH in the past week, as we continue to be the largest ‘fresh money’ buyer of ETH in the World.” said Thomas “Tom” Lee of Fundstrat, Chairman of Bitmine. “Year-end tax-loss related selling is pushing down crypto and crypto equity prices and this effect tends to be the greatest from 12/26 to 12/30, so we are navigating markets with this in mind.”

Bitmine released a special Chairman’s message (link) encouraging Bitmine stockholders to vote ahead of the upcoming annual stockholder meeting on January 15, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). There are 4 key proposals the company would like the stockholders to approve (see later section). “Our company benefits from the strong engagement and support of our stockholders and these 4 key proposals need your crucial ‘yes’ vote to enable us to achieve our ‘alchemy of 5%’ strategic plan,” said Tom Lee. “Bitmine sole focus remains creating stockholder value, achieving this by accretively acquiring ETH per share, optimizing yield and income on its ETH holdings, and strategically investing the balance sheet on ‘moonshots’ and leveraging the company’s strong community and market position to generate additional returns.”

Bitmine is currently working with 3 staking providers as the company moves towards unveiling its commercial MAVAN (Made in America VAlidator Network) in 2026. As of December 28, 2025, Bitmine total staked ETH stands at 408,627 ($1.2 billion at $2,948 per ETH). This is a fraction of the 4.11 million ETH held by Bitmine. The CESR (composite Ethereum staking rate, administered by Quatrefoil) is 2.81%. “At scale (when Bitmine’s ETH is fully staked by MAVAN and its staking partners), the ETH staking fee is $374 million annual (using 2.81% CESR), or greater than $1 million per day” stated Tom Lee.

Bitmine crypto holding reigns as the #1 Ethereum treasury and #2 global treasury, behind Strategy Inc. (MSTR), which owns 671,268 BTC valued at $59 billion. Bitmine remains the largest ETH treasury in the world. 

“We continue to make progress on our staking solution known as The Made in America Validator Network (MAVAN). This will be the ‘best-in-class’ solution offering secure staking infrastructure and will be deployed in early calendar 2026,” continued Lee.

The GENIUS Act and SEC’s Project Crypto are as transformational to financial services in 2025 as US action on August 15, 1971 ending Bretton Woods and the USD on the gold standard 54 years ago. This 1971 event was the catalyst for the modernization of Wall Street, creating the iconic Wall Street titans and financial and payment rails of today. These proved to be better investments than gold.

Bitmine is now one of the most widely traded stocks in the US. According to data from Fundstrat, the stock has traded average daily dollar volume of $980 million (5-day average, as of December 26, 2025), ranking #47 in the US, behind Salesforce.com (rank #46) and ahead of General Electric (rank #48) among 5,704 US-listed stocks (statista.com and Fundstrat research).

Bitmine will hold its Annual Meeting at the Wynn Las Vegas on January 15, 2026. The company encourages stockholders to vote and attend its in-person Annual Meeting. Details and the agenda for the Annual Meeting can be found below:

Bitmine’s Annual Meeting:

• Location: Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
• Timing: 12:00pm-3:00pm PST
• Agenda:
  1. Elect eight (8) directors for the next year;
  2. Approve the charter amendment to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock;
  3. Approve the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan; and
  4. Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the special, performance-based compensation arrangement for the executive chairman
• Attending the Annual Meeting: Stockholders wishing to attend the Annual Meeting in person must register in advance at https://web.viewproxy.com/BMNR/2026 and follow the instructions provided. Registration must be completed and submitted no later than January 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • On the day of the meeting, please be ready to show your ticket and photo ID at the door for entry. If you have any questions, or need assistance with the registration process please contact Alliance Advisors at LogisticsSupport@allianceadvisors.com.
• Voting: Stockholders can vote either in person at the Annual Meeting or by proxy whether or not you attend the Annual Meeting utilizing one of the following methods:
  • By mail: All stockholders of record who received paper copies of the company’s proxy materials can vote by marking, signing, dating, and returning their proxy card.
  • By telephone: Please call the number listed on your proxy card and follow the recorded instructions. You will need the control number included on your proxy card.
  • By internet: Please visit https://AALvote.com/BMNR or, if you received printed copies of your proxy materials, scan the QR code located on your proxy card. You will need the control number included on your proxy card.
  • The telephone and internet voting facilities for the stockholders of record of all shares will close at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time on January 14, 2026.
• If you have any questions or need assistance please contact Alliance Advisors at
  • 1-855-206-1722 or BMNR@allianceadvisors.com 
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Monday – Friday: 9am-10pm EST
    • Saturday – Sunday: 10am-10pm EST

The Annual Meeting will be livestreamed on Bitmine’s X account: https://x.com/bitmnr 

The Fiscal Full Year 2025 Earnings presentation and corporate presentation can be found here: https://bitminetech.io/investor-relations/

The Chairman’s message can be found here:
https://www.bitminetech.io/chairmans-message

To stay informed, please sign up at: https://bitminetech.io/contact-us/

About Bitmine
Bitmine is a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network Company with a focus on the accumulation of Crypto for long term investment, whether acquired by our Bitcoin mining operations or from the proceeds of capital raising transactions. Company business lines include Bitcoin Mining, synthetic Bitcoin mining through involvement in Bitcoin mining, hashrate as a financial product, offering advisory and mining services to companies interested in earning Bitcoin denominated revenues, and general Bitcoin advisory to public companies. Bitmine’s operations are located in low-cost energy regions in Trinidad; Pecos, Texas; and Silverton, Texas.

For additional details, follow on X:
https://x.com/bitmnr
https://x.com/fundstrat
https://x.com/bmnrintern

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements.” The statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. This document specifically contains forward-looking statements regarding progress and achievement of the Company’s goals regarding ETH acquisition and staking, the long-term value of Ethereum, continued growth and advancement of the Company’s Ethereum treasury strategy and the applicable benefits to the Company. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including Bitmine’s ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; Bitmine’s ability to finance its current business, Ethereum treasury operations and proposed future business; the competitive environment of Bitmine’s business; and the future value of Bitcoin and Ethereum. Actual future performance outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond Bitmine’s control, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of Bitmine’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on November 21, 2025, as well as all other SEC filings, as amended or updated from time to time. Copies of Bitmine’s filings with the SEC are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Bitmine undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Partnership to Drive Adoption of AI-powered Video Analytics Across Key Commercial Sectors

Combining Industry Reach and Advanced Analytics to Unlock New Value for Enterprise Clients

YY Group to Leverage Its Extensive Network to Accelerate Market Adoption in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) (“YY Group”) and Graymatics-SG Pte Ltd (“Graymatics”) today announced the formation of a strategic partnership for the preferred distribution of Graymatics’ AI-powered video analytics solutions in Singapore.

Under the terms of the agreement, YY Group will distribute Graymatics’ cloud-based video analytics platform in Singapore. Leveraging YY Group’s established presence in hospitality, retail, and facilities management, the partnership will enable enterprises to transform existing surveillance infrastructure into actionable business intelligence.

The collaboration addresses the growing demand for intelligent analytics across Singapore’s commercial sectors. Graymatics’ platform extends beyond traditional security applications, enabling organizations in smart buildings, manufacturing, and retail to optimize operations, strengthen compliance, and make data-driven decisions. Together, the two companies aim to accelerate market adoption while delivering exceptional value to customers.

“We are excited to partner with Graymatics to accelerate the adoption of their innovative solutions across our extensive client network,” said Mr. Mike Fu, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of YY Group. “This partnership represents a significant opportunity to enhance operational capabilities for businesses in Singapore while strengthening our position as a leading provider of smart enterprise solutions in the region.”

Mr. Abhijit Shanbhag, Chief Executive Officer of Graymatics-SG Pte Ltd, added: “YY Group’s strong market presence and proven execution capabilities in Singapore make them an ideal partner for us. This collaboration will accelerate our market penetration and enable us to better serve customers across Singapore.”

About YY Group Holding Limited

YY Group Holding Limited (Nasdaq: YYGH) is a Singapore-headquartered, technology-enabled platform providing flexible, scalable workforce solutions and integrated facility management (IFM) services across Asia and beyond. The Group operates through two core verticals: on-demand staffing and IFM, delivering agile, reliable support to industries such as hospitality, logistics, retail, and healthcare.

Leveraging proprietary digital platforms and IoT-driven systems, YY Group enables clients to meet fluctuating labor demands and maintain high-performance environments. In addition to its core operations in Singapore and Malaysia, the Group maintains a growing presence in Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania and the Middle East.

Listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, YY Group is committed to service excellence, operational innovation, and long-term value creation for clients and shareholders.

For more information, please visit https://yygroupholding.com

About Graymatics-SG Pte Ltd

Graymatics is a leading video analytics company founded in Silicon Valley in 2011 and currently headquartered in Singapore. The company provides a cognitive multimedia analytics platform that transforms images and videos from existing CCTV infrastructure into actionable insights. Graymatics offers cloud-based solutions across smart cities, retail, manufacturing, banking, and facility management, serving prominent clients in telecommunications, government, and enterprise sectors globally.

For more information, please visit https://graymatics.com

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the YY Group Holding Limited’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) growth of the hospitality market (ii) capital and credit market volatility, (iii) local and global economic conditions, (iv) our anticipated growth strategies, (v) governmental approvals and regulations, and (vi) our future business development, results of operations and financial condition. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and YY Group Holding Limited undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Investor Contact
Jason Zhi Yong Phua, Chief Financial Officer
YY Group
enquiries@yygroupholding.com

JINHUA, China, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At ECWATECH 2025, Russia’s leading exhibition for water treatment and wastewater technology, Liaoyang Shenzhou Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. (“Shenzhou Machinery”) launched a new generation of cold-resistant industrial centrifuges, engineered specifically for sludge dewatering, oil purification, and high-load municipal treatment in sub-zero environments. In addition to launching its upgraded decanter and disc centrifuge series, the company announced plans to establish localized service, spare-parts hubs, and certified technical teams across Russia and the CIS region.

Built for the Freeze

Shenzhou Machinery’s exhibition booth attracted significant attention from municipal water plant operators, project engineers from large-scale industrial enterprises, and engineering contractors from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus. Conversations at the event focused on the durability — specifically how centrifugal separators perform when processing abrasive sludge in the region’s long, harsh winters. Standard separation equipment often relies on welded drums, which can become stress points when processing in fluctuating temperatures.

Shenzhou Machinery took a different approach. They presented machines utilizing an integrated centrifugal casting structure. By casting the drum as a single, solid unit rather than welding pieces together, the risk of structural failure drops significantly.

“It’s a simple reality: you can’t run a treatment plant if your machines are cracking under the pressure of cold starts and heavy grit,” said Megan Xu, Senior Representative of Shenzhou Machinery. “We optimized our decanter centrifuges specifically for high-load municipal sludge and industrial waste in these latitudes. It’s about building a machine that doesn’t care what the weather is doing outside.”

The Logistics of Trust

Perhaps the most significant news from the show was Shenzhou’s move to close the gap between manufacturer and end-user. Acknowledging that the Russian market demands more than just imports, the company is actively partnering with local firms to establish regional spare parts hubs and technical teams.

“We know that in this industry, downtime is the enemy,” Megan Xu added. “Our goal is to ensure our partners in Russia have the same peace of mind as our clients in the other 70 countries we serve. That means rapid deployment of spare parts and technicians who speak the language and know the terrain. We aren’t just shipping boxes; we are building a long-term infrastructure here.”

This ground-level service network ensures that users of Shenzhou Machinery’s disc centrifuges (widely used in oil purification) and tubular centrifuges (critical for biopharma and fine chemicals) won’t be left waiting on international shipments for routine maintenance.

Tech for Superior Separation

Beyond durability, the economic argument was front and center. Shenzhou Machinery highlighted its proprietary Centripetal Pump Structure. In practical terms, this design smooths out the flow of liquid leaving the machine. Less turbulence means cleaner separation and lower energy costs, which is a crucial metric for plants operating on tight margins.

Additionally, the company demonstrated its solid-liquid separation capabilities for the food and chemical sectors, showcasing how modernized automatic lubrication systems are driving down maintenance costs and extending equipment lifecycles.

A Market in Transition

The timing is deliberate. Russia’s water treatment sector is modernizing rapidly under new environmental regulations. Old-school settling tanks and basic filtration are being replaced by high-speed centrifugation. Shenzhou Machinery is presenting itself as the pragmatic choice for this shift, providing the cutting-edge technology of international brands at a cost point and durability needed for widespread adoption in the region.

About Shenzhou Machinery

Established in 1980, Liaoyang Shenzhou Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of industrial centrifuges and centrifugal separators. The company operates an 80,000 m² facility with over 2,500 employees and specializes in decanter, disc, and tubular centrifuges. Shenzhou Machinery operates under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, and its biopharmaceutical-grade centrifuges are produced in GMP-compliant facilities to meet stringent global regulatory standards.

Its products are exported to more than 70 countries, including the United States, Russia, and Brazil, serving industries such as wastewater treatment, biopharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and food processing.

Media Contact:
Megan Xu
Website: https://www.lnszjx.com  
Email: megan@lnszjx.com