Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (BMNR) saw a 15.28% surge on Friday, reaching $55.09 per share. The company hit a milestone owning 2.07 million ETH at an average price of $4,312 each, alongside 192 Bitcoins and $266 million in cash. Additionally, BMNR invested $20 million in Eightco Holdings Inc. (OCTO) for Worldcoins (WLD) acquisition.

Worldcoin, an ERC-20 token, offers a zero-knowledge proof of humanity, valuable in a world with increasing AI presence. BMNR’s Chairman, Thomas Lee, sees potential in supporting innovative projects like Worldcoin, aligning with Ethereum. Lee believes in Ethereum’s long-term potential, especially with AI moving to the blockchain.

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