Group 1 - Companies are increasingly diversifying their cryptocurrency holdings beyond Bitcoin, with a notable rise in Ethereum and its native token Ether as part of their strategy to engage with decentralized finance and the underlying technology infrastructure [1][2] - Coinbase Global holds over $440 million in Ethereum assets, reflecting a trend where more companies are incorporating cryptocurrency into their balance sheets [1] - Ethereum's price surged 60% in the past month, currently hovering around $3,800, although it remains below its historical high of $4,600 reached in 2021 [1] Group 2 - Ethereum has over 51% market share, becoming the mainstream infrastructure for businesses and consumers to transact directly without banks, with tokenization seen as a "killer app" for Ethereum [2] - Companies like BitMine and SharpLink Gaming are actively raising funds to purchase Ether, mirroring the strategies of firms increasing their Bitcoin holdings [2] - BitMine recently announced it holds over $1 billion in Ether, positioning itself as a pure play on Ethereum, which reflects a strong belief in its long-term value [3] Group 3 - The recent signing of the GENIUS Act by Trump, which regulates stablecoins, has positively impacted companies like Circle, whose stock surged over 600% since its IPO, as it operates on the Ethereum network [3] - Not all companies view Ethereum and Bitcoin equally; some, like Strategy, remain focused solely on Bitcoin, while others see Ethereum as a complementary strategy rather than a replacement [4] - The value of blockchain networks and assets like Ether is expected to rise as more enterprises and institutional investors innovate on the blockchain [4]