Ethereum value, ethereum price, bitmine ethereum. Photo by BeInCrypto Tom Lee's BitMine has locked up nearly $1.6 billion of its Ethereum treasury in staking contracts in just one week, positioning the firm as a major network validator. The move further shifts BitMine from a passive ETH holder as it prepares for a major expansion of its authorized share count. BitMine Locks Up Nearly 550,000 ETH in a Week The corporate holder deposited an additional 82,560 ETH into staking protocols on January 2, accor ...