The number of public companies holding large amounts of Bitcoin is growing steadily. As reported by Cointelegraph, in the US, 35 publicly listed firms now hold more than 1,000 Bitcoin each. This is a rise from 24 companies at the end of the first quarter of 2025.
According to the news article, these companies together held around 134,456 Bitcoin by the end of the second quarter. That is an increase of over 35 per cent compared to the first quarter, when their combined holdings were about 99,857 Bitcoin. The total value of these holdings is now over $116 billion.
Cointelegraph noted that Bitcoin investments are no longer limited to a few large firms. More companies from different sectors are now adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets. This suggests that Bitcoin is slowly being accepted as a regular part of corporate financial planning.
Not less than 278 public companies now hold Bitcoin, which is more than double the number earlier this year. Most of these firms are based in the United States, followed by Canada and the United Kingdom.
Cointelegraph mentioned that many analysts see this trend as a sign of growing confidence in Bitcoin. Companies are viewing it not just as a risky asset but also as a way to protect their money against inflation and add diversity to their investments.
Crypto Hackers Move Stolen Funds In Minutes
Crypto hackers currently siphon off money in minutes, leaving exchanges and authorities short of time to react. According to Cointelegraph's report, over $3 billion was stolen in 119 hacks in the first half of 2025, already exceeding the crypto losses of 2024.
In almost 23 per cent of the instances, the hacked assets were completely laundered before the public news of the hack was released. In 68 per cent of the occurrences, laundering had already commenced when the victims reported the incident. In certain instances, hackers began shifting the funds in seconds and completed it in less than three minutes. This speed renders it virtually impossible for conventional systems to intercept or halt the flow of money in a timely manner.
According to Cointelegraph, centralised exchanges were responsible for more than 54 per cent of overall losses and were involved in around 15 per cent of money laundering activity. This indicates they are not just frequent victims but also typically used for transferring stolen crypto. Compliance teams at these exchanges usually have merely a few minutes to discover and freeze suspicious activity prior to the funds being lost.
Experts said in an interview with Cointelegraph that outdated human systems for detecting fraud are not sufficient anymore. They say exchanges should implement real-time, automated instruments that can immediately react to incoming threats.
Cointelegraph also pointed out that new regulations are piling pressure on exchanges to enhance their defences.
Too Much Hype Around Ether May Lead To A Price Dip
Ether's recent price surge has created increased social media buzz, but the euphoria might be a warning sign of an impending correction. According to Cointelegraph, the sudden burst of online discussion about Ether might be a sign that the market is getting overheated in the short term.
Ethereum's price has appreciated considerably against Bitcoin since early May. Concurrently, references to Ether on social media have also increased sharply. Cointelegraph points out that spikes in social media focus have led to pullbacks before.
But these might not be negative signs altogether. According to some analysts, quoted by Cointelegraph, the rally may sustain because other sectors of the crypto market are not as enthusiastic. Memecoins and other smaller tokens are not feeling the same kind of surge in interest, which implies that the overall market is not yet in a bubble period.
Cointelegraph also points out an increasing pattern where corporations are incorporating Ether into their balance sheets. This, according to some, is indicative of the rising institutional interest in Ethereum, much like how Bitcoin was taken up by institutions in the early days.
Though the hype could generate short-term volatility, sustained interest from bigger investors may still sustain Ether's momentum.
