How to Select the Right Media Outlets for a Crypto PR Campaign (Without Wasting Budget on Vanity Placements)

A founder opens a PR report. 100 placements. Impressive on the surface. Underneath, most outlets are pay-to-publish networks with no readers and no editorial oversight. This is the norm, not the exception.

CoinDesk reported in February 2026 on independent research showing that more than 60% of crypto press releases come from projects with classic scam red flags. Only about 2% report meaningful news like venture funding or acquisitions.

The problem is not with bad agencies. It is the absence of a framework for crypto media outlet selection.

The Vanity Placement Trap: What Most PR Spend Actually Buys

A vanity placement is any outlet that appears in PR reports but produces no value. Four types dominate the list.

• Zero-traffic outlets with legacy domain authority. Many crypto sites on media lists show strong DA from old backlinks but minimal current readership. The authority exists on paper; the audience has moved on.

• Padded "100+ placement" packages. Paid placement wires bundle distribution across hundreds of low-relevance sites, including publications with no crypto readership.

• Securities.io reported in February 2026 that these packages are sold by volume because volume justifies the higher price. Google has long filtered duplicate content out of search results.

• Pay-to-publish networks with no editorial oversight. CoinDesk's February 2026 coverage documented how paid placements often appear alongside actual news without clear labels, allowing unverified claims to sit next to journalism.

• Sponsored-only outlets. Publications where every article carries "sponsored" or "press release" tags. AI systems, investors, and regulators all discount these placements.

When an agency guarantees "100+ placements," the maths almost always includes these categories. Placement count without quality filtering is the most common ROI failure in crypto PR.

The Six Criteria for Outlet Selection

A defensible framework evaluates outlets across six dimensions. This is the core question behind how to choose publications for crypto PR that actually return value: stop relying on one metric and start combining signals.

Platforms like Outset Media Index have formalised this kind of multi-criteria evaluation, analysing crypto media outlets across 37+ normalised metrics covering reach, engagement, syndication, and LLM visibility.

The six criteria below distil the core logic any founder can apply:

1. Organic traffic quality (not raw traffic)

Ask what the outlet's actual monthly organic search traffic looks like, not estimated totals.

Organic search visits indicate readers actively researching the topic. An outlet with 5,000 organic visits outperforms one with 50,000 total visits, mostly from paid sources.

2. Syndication depth

Ask how many republications of coverage in this outlet typically trigger across aggregators like CoinMarketCap, Binance Square, and Yahoo Finance. One placement that generates 20 tails produces more reach than ten placements that die on the original outlet.

3. Domain authority combined with referring domain growth

Ask what the outlet's DA is and whether the referring domain count is growing or flat. High DA with stagnant referring domains signals a decline. The ratio of visits per referring domain should exceed 5, or the backlink profile is fossilised.

4. Editorial independence. 

Ask whether the outlet has named crypto journalists with bylines, discloses editorial standards, and separates sponsored from editorial content. These trust signals matter to AI systems, investors, and regulators alike.

5. AI indexing and citation frequency. 

Ask whether ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Claude cite the outlet when answering category queries.

AI tools now account for a growing share of referral traffic to major crypto publications, and investors increasingly discover projects through AI-generated answers first. Outset Media Index tracks this dimension directly.

6. Audience fit for your vertical and geography. 

Ask whether the outlet's readership matches your target user, investor, or partner profile.A DeFi protocol placed in a memecoin-focused outlet reaches the wrong audience even if every other metric looks strong.

How to Apply the Framework: A Side-by-Side Example

Applied side by side, the six crypto PR outlet criteria expose which outlets belong on a shortlist and which do not.

The table below compares three hypothetical outlets, ordered from the strongest to the weakest candidate.

Criterion

Outlet A (tier-1 crypto)

Outlet C (niche tier-2)

Outlet B (high-DA zombie)

Organic traffic

2.5M/mo

400K/mo

85K/mo

Syndication depth

20-50 tails per article

5-15 tails

0-2 tails

DA/ref domain growth

90 DA, growing

72 DA, growing

85 DA, flat 3 years

Editorial independence

Named journalists, clear standards

Named journalists, visible policy

No named journalists, all "sponsored" labels

AI citation frequency

Frequently cited in ChatGPT/Perplexity

Occasionally cited in niche queries

Rarely cited

Audience fit (DeFi example)

Strong

Strong (DeFi-focused)

Weak (no DeFi readership)

Verdict

Prioritise

Include for audience depth

Skip despite DA

Outlet B looks strong on domain authority alone. Across five other dimensions, it fails. This is why single-metric media planning crypto produces vanity placements, and why any serious PR agency media analytics system has to combine signals rather than rely on one.

How Outset PR Approaches Outlet Selection

Outlet selection sits at the front of every campaign, not somewhere in the middle. Before any outreach happens, Outset PR defines the specific vertical, geography, and audience the campaign needs to reach with the client.

The shortlist comes from that definition rather than from a recycled media list. The discipline is documented in the agency's work on building media relationships in crypto PR.

Syndication is the second filter. A StealthEX campaign produced 92 syndications from 40 original placements because those 40 outlets were chosen for downstream republication capacity, not for their logos. 

The logic sits in Outset PR's research on syndication as a planning signal. This same logic often pushes tier-2 publications ahead of better-known tier-1 names. Tier-2 outlets frequently engage their audience more deeply than tier-1 publications with weak engagement, a pattern examined in why tier-2 crypto outlets outperform tier-1.

The Best outlet does not mean the most famous outlet. This selection discipline runs continuously through Outset PR's Press Office model, where each placement feeds back into the next decision.

Outlets producing strong syndication, genuine engagement, and AI citation move up the priority list. Outlets that fail drop off, regardless of how well-known they are.

Outset PR's topical authority work for LLM visibility extends the framework, treating AI citation as a measurable selection variable rather than a hope.

Conclusion

Outlet selection is the point where most PR budgets either compound or evaporate. A clear framework, applied before the first pitch, filters out the zero-traffic outlets, padded packages, and sponsored-only networks that absorb most spend.

Six criteria, one honest comparison, one real conversation about what the campaign needs to achieve. That is the discipline that turns a PR report from a placement list into a performance record.

 

 

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Outset Media Index vs Cision and Muck Rack: How These PR Tools Differ

PR technology has matured in execution. Outreach is automated, monitoring is real-time, and reporting is standardized. The weak point remains earlier in the process: deciding where to publish.

Cision and Muck Rack dominate the workflow layer. Outset Media Index (OMI) approaches the problem from a different angle. It focuses on analysis and data-driven selection rather than distribution.

This comparison looks at how these tools differ in structure, purpose, and impact on media planning.

What Is a PR Tool and What Does It Do?

A PR tool is software designed to support the execution and measurement of public relations activities. It helps teams manage relationships with media, distribute content, and track results.

Most PR tools focus on three core functions:

1. Media discovery and contact managementThey provide databases of journalists, publications, and outlets. Users can filter contacts by industry, geography, or topic and build targeted media lists.

2. Outreach and campaign executionPR tools streamline pitching. They allow teams to send press releases, manage email outreach, and track responses within a single system.

3. Monitoring and reportingThey track media coverage, mentions, and campaign performance. This includes metrics such as reach, sentiment, and share of voice.

In practice, PR tools are operational systems. They help teams execute campaigns efficiently and maintain visibility into results.

Cision and Muck Rack: Workflow Platforms

Cision and Muck Rack are designed to manage PR operations end to end. Their core capabilities include:

• journalist databases

• media list building

• outreach and email pitching

• coverage monitoring and reporting

They function as operational systems. Their value lies in scale and efficiency: managing contacts, sending pitches, and tracking results.

They are not built to deeply evaluate media outlets. Selection typically relies on:

• publication reputation

• traffic estimates

• past experience

The analytical layer is limited.

Outset Media Index: Decision Infrastructure

Outset Media Index operates earlier in the workflow. It is designed to evaluate and compare media outlets before outreach begins.

OMI consolidates fragmented data into a unified analytical framework and evaluates outlets using more than 37 normalized metrics.

These metrics include:

• audience reach and engagement

• SEO and LLM visibility

• editorial flexibility

• syndication depth and influence

The platform is structured around three principles:

• unified data

• independent benchmarking

• decision-ready insights

The goal is not to manage campaigns, but to improve the quality of decisions that define them.

Outset Media Index vs Cision and Muck Rack

Function

Cision / Muck Rack

Outset Media Index

Primary role

Execute PR workflows

Evaluate media outlets

Core output

Media lists, outreach, reports

Ranked, benchmarked outlets

Timing in workflow

During and after campaigns

Before campaigns

Data model

Contact + coverage data

Multi-metric outlet analysis

 

Media Analysis: Depth vs Convenience

Traditional Approach

In Cision or Muck Rack, media analysis is lightweight. Users typically filter outlets by:

• beat or topic

• geography

• basic performance indicators

For deeper analysis, teams rely on external tools like Similarweb or Ahrefs. This creates a fragmented workflow.

OMI Approach

OMI integrates these signals into a single system. It combines external data (traffic, SEO) with proprietary indicators and normalizes them for direct comparison.

This enables:

• side-by-side outlet comparison

• consistent benchmarking

• structured shortlist creation

The difference is practical. Instead of assembling data manually, teams work with a pre-built analytical model.

Metrics: Surface Indicators vs Multi-Dimensional Analysis

Cision and Muck Rack rely on limited or indirect performance indicators. These are useful for identifying contacts but insufficient for understanding influence.

OMI expands the evaluation layer.

It includes:

• engagement quality (not just volume)

• syndication behavior (how content spreads)

• citation patterns (who influences whom)

• LLM visibility (how content surfaces in AI systems)

This reflects a broader shift. Visibility is no longer defined by traffic alone. It depends on how information moves across networks.

OMI captures that movement explicitly.

Objectivity and Data Integrity

Media selection often suffers from hidden bias:

• curated media lists

• paid placements

• outdated metrics

Cision and Muck Rack are not designed as benchmarking systems. Their datasets prioritize coverage and contacts.

OMI addresses this differently:

• metrics are normalized for fair comparison

• rankings are not influenced by paid placements

• methodology is consistent across outlets

This creates a more stable basis for decision-making.

Workflow Integration

With Cision / Muck Rack

A typical workflow:

1. Build a media list

2. Validate outlets manually

3. Send pitches

4. Monitor coverage

The validation step is often informal and time-consuming.

 

 

With OMI + Workflow Tools

A revised workflow:

1. Analyze and benchmark outlets in OMI

2. Build a data-driven shortlist

3. Export or integrate into outreach tools

4. Execute and monitor via Cision or Muck Rack

OMI reduces the need for manual validation and improves consistency at the selection stage.

When to Use Each Tool

• Use Cision or Muck Rack when you need to manage outreach, maintain media relationships, and track coverage.

• Use Outset Media Index when you need to decide where to publish, compare outlets objectively, and optimize media spend.

They are not substitutes. They operate at different layers of the same system.

Final Perspective

Cision and Muck Rack define the operational standard in PR. They scale execution.

Outset Media Index addresses a gap those platforms do not cover. It introduces a structured approach to media selection, where decisions are based on comparable, multi-dimensional data rather than fragmented signals.

This changes the role of media planning. It becomes a measurable process, not a preparatory step before outreach.

For teams focused on efficiency and predictability, that shift is significant.

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Bybit CEO Ben Zhou on Trust, AI, and the New Financial Platform at Paris Blockchain Week 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What will it take to build a financial system that billions of people can trust — and barely notice?

That question set the tone for a fireside chat titled "Trust, Technology, and Transformation: Building the New Financial Platform for a Tokenized Economy", where Bybit Co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou took the stage at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 to outline a future where finance becomes more intelligent, more accessible, and ultimately, invisible.

Rather than focusing on price cycles or short-term trends, Zhou framed the industry's next chapter as a fundamental redesign of financial infrastructure — one driven by the convergence of artificial intelligence, programmable assets, and regulatory clarity.

From Interfaces to Intelligence: The Rise of Agentic Finance

Zhou challenged the conventional idea of how users interact with financial platforms. In the future, he suggested, users may not interact with platforms at all.

"We've introduced AI agent accounts that allow clients to create sub-accounts for AI to interact, execute strategies, and access market data," Zhou shared. "Agentic payments are becoming a major theme — and we're just at the beginning."

Instead of manually navigating markets, users can delegate tasks to AI agents — systems that interpret data, execute decisions, and optimize outcomes in real time. Today, these applications are largely focused on analytics and data access. Tomorrow, they may redefine execution itself.

The implication is profound: the interface disappears, and intelligence takes its place.

The Quiet Transformation of Finance

While much of the public narrative still centers on "crypto," Zhou pointed to a quieter, more consequential shift already underway.

Traditional financial institutions are not entering the space through speculation — they are integrating blockchain as infrastructure. Stablecoins, in particular, are emerging as the bridge, enabling faster payments, more efficient settlement, and global liquidity access.

In many cases, Zhou noted, these institutions are building on crypto rails without embracing the label itself.

This signals a turning point: crypto is no longer an alternative system — it is becoming part of the foundation.

Trust Is the Real Product

For Zhou, the defining constraint — and opportunity — is not technology, but trust.

"The regulatory framework has become significantly clearer in recent years. Jurisdictions like the UAE are setting the pace by actively welcoming innovation and providing structured pathways for growth."

From Europe's structured approach to the evolving stance in the United States and the United Kingdom, regulatory clarity is no longer a barrier — it is becoming a catalyst.

As rules solidify, institutions follow. And as institutions enter, the system begins to mature.

A System That Works Without Being Seen

Zhou closed with a perspective that reframed the industry's ultimate goal:

"This is not about replacing existing financial systems, but enhancing them. Our focus is on building infrastructure that makes financial services more accessible, efficient, and intuitive for users globally."

The end state, he suggested, is not a world where users think about blockchain, wallets, or even platforms — but one where financial services simply work, seamlessly embedded into everyday life.

In that future, trust is built into the system, intelligence operates in the background, and technology fades from view.

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Bitunix Exchange Secures ISO 27001:2022 Certification, Reinforcing Strong Protection of User Data

Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, April 15th, 2026, Chainwire

Bitunix, a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, announced that it has obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, a widely recognized international standard for information security management given by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

The certification confirms that Bitunix exchange has established formal systems to manage and protect sensitive data, including user information and their assets. It follows an external audit process that evaluates how organizations identify risks, control access, and respond to potential security incidents.

With ISO 27001:2022 now achieved, for Bitunix users, the impact is practical. It means stronger protection of personal information and funds, better alignment with international data protection rules, and more transparency around how the platform operates. This also builds greater trust for users on the platform and, at the same time, the certification pushes the company to keep improving how it operates, from internal processes to overall platform stability. For users, that translates into a more reliable experience and a platform that is consistently working to perform better.

ISO 27001:2022 sets out clear requirements for how companies should organize their security practices, from internal procedures to technical safeguards. For exchanges, where large volumes of funds and personal data are handled, such standards are increasingly seen as essential rather than optional; hence, Bitunix achieved this certification.

A Continued Push Toward Stronger Security and Transparency

Known for high standards when it comes to security and transparency, alongside the certification, Bitunix exchange continues to build on its existing security setup through several practical measures reflecting ongoing efforts to improve how the company safeguards its platform and users.

The platform maintains proof of reserves showing more than 100% backing for BTC, ETH, and USDT, supported by real-time Merkle tree verification. It also applies a strict 1:1 asset backing model, ensuring that all user funds are fully matched. In addition, users are given access to open-source tools and a verification portal to independently check their balances.

To cover unexpected situations, Bitunix has also set aside a dedicated $30 million USDC care fund. Therefore, the ISO 27001:2022 certification adds to these efforts and reflects a broader push to keep improving how the exchange protects users.

The company said it will keep updating its systems as it grows, with a focus on keeping things safe and transparent for users.

“Achieving ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification reflects our deep commitment to security and transparency,” said Steven Gu, Bitunix’s Chief Strategy Officer. “At Bitunix, we believe trust is earned through action. This certification, alongside our Proof of Reserve system, ensures our users can trade with confidence.”

Bitunix said it plans to continue updating its security practices as the platform expands and as threats evolve.

About Bitunix

Bitunix is a global cryptocurrency derivatives exchange trusted by over 5 million users across more than 150 countries. Guided by its core principle of better liquidity, better trading, the platform is built for traders who expect more, committed to providing Ultra Trust, Ultra Products, and Ultra Experience. Bitunix offers a fast registration process and a user-friendly verification system supported by mandatory KYC to ensure safety and compliance. With global standards of protection through Proof of Reserves (POR) and the Bitunix Care Fund, the exchange prioritizes user trust and fund security. Industry-first innovations like Fixed Risk, TradingView-powered chart suite, along with indicator alerts, cloud-synced templates, provide both beginners and advanced traders with a seamless experience. Making Bitunix one of the most dynamic platforms on the market.

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How to Use AI Stock Trading Bots? 6 Free Trading Bots to Easily Start Earning Passive Income in 2026

Many beginners don’t know how to use AI stock trading bots for trading, because most trading bots require complex setup, strategy configuration, and constant monitoring. This creates a high barrier to entry, especially for users who simply want a hands-free, automated way to generate passive income.

In 2026, a new wave of AI-powered stock trading bots is solving this problem by offering no-code setup, full automation, and managed trading systems. Below, you’ll not only discover the best platforms—but also exactly how beginners can start using each one step by step.

What Is an AI Stock Trading Bot?

An AI stock trading bot is a system that automatically analyzes market data, identifies opportunities, and executes trades using algorithms. The latest generation focuses on:

• Fully automated execution

• Real-time data analysis

• Built-in risk management

• Beginner-friendly interfaces

How to Use AI Stock Trading Bots (Simple Framework)

Before diving into platforms, here’s a universal beginner workflow:

1. Choose a beginner-friendly AI trading platform

2. Create an account and connect a broker

3. Select or activate a strategy

4. Allocate funds and define risk

5. Let the bot run and monitor result

6 Free AI Stock Trading Bots in 2026 (With Beginner Setup Guide)

🥇 1. BitsStrategy — Fully Managed AI Trading for Passive Income

BitsStrategy is designed for users who want true hands-off trading. It combines AI systems with managed execution, meaning you don’t need to configure strategies or monitor trades manually.

Core advantage: Fully automated + managed trading systemBest for: Beginners seeking passive income with minimal effort

How Beginners Can Start:

1. Click to register and get a free $10 real reward!

2. Choose a managed AI trading plan

3. Deposit funds (based on your budget)

4. Activate the system (no setup required)

5. Let the AI run automatically in the background

🥈 2. Trade Ideas — AI Stock Scanner With Real-Time Signals

Trade Ideas is a powerful AI-driven stock analysis tool that generates real-time trading signals based on market data.

Core advantage: High-quality AI signalsLimitation: Not fully automated

How Beginners Can Start:

1. Create an account and access the dashboard

2. Use the AI scanner to find stock opportunities

3. Review suggested entry and exit signals

4. Connect to a broker (if using automation tools)

5. Execute trades manually or semi-automatically

🥉 3. TrendSpider — AI Analysis + Strategy Automation

TrendSpider focuses on automated technical analysis and strategy testing, making it easier to identify patterns and trends.

Core advantage: Advanced AI charting and automationBest for: Data-driven traders

How Beginners Can Start:

1. Sign up and explore charting tools

2. Use automated trendline and pattern detection

3. Backtest a simple strategy

4. Set alerts or automation rules

5. Connect to a broker for execution

4. Composer — No-Code Portfolio Automation

Composer allows users to build and automate portfolio-level trading strategies without writing code.

Core advantage: Visual strategy builderBest for: Long-term automated investing

How Beginners Can Start:

1. Create an account

2. Choose a pre-built strategy or template

3. Customize allocations (stocks/ETFs)

4. Set rebalancing rules

5. Deploy the strategy and let it run

5. Capitalise.ai — Turn Ideas Into Automated Trades

Capitalise.ai lets users create strategies using plain English commands, eliminating the need for coding.

Core advantage: Natural language automationLimitation: More rule-based than AI-managed

How Beginners Can Start:

1. Sign up and connect a broker

2. Write a simple rule (e.g., “Buy AAPL if price drops 5%”)

3. Test the strategy using simulation

4. Activate automation

5. Monitor performance

6. Tickeron — AI Stock Predictions and Pattern Recognition

Tickeron provides AI-generated trade ideas and probability-based forecasts, helping users make informed decisions.

Core advantage: AI predictions with confidence scoresBest for: Signal-based trading

How Beginners Can Start:

1. Create an account

2. Browse AI-generated trade ideas

3. Select signals with high confidence levels

4. Connect to a broker or trade manually

5. Track results and refine your approach

Why These AI Trading Bots Work for Beginners

In 2026, the best AI trading bots share key characteristics:

• No-code or low-code setup

• Automated or semi-automated execution

• Built-in risk management tools

• Beginner-friendly interfaces

This makes it possible to start AI-powered stock trading with minimal experience.

Risks and Considerations

AI trading bots simplify investing, but they don’t eliminate risk.

Market conditions can change rapidly due to interest rate decisions, earnings reports, or geopolitical events. Even advanced AI cannot fully predict these changes.

To reduce risk:

• Start with small capital

• Diversify strategies

• Monitor performance regularly

👉 Returns are not guaranteed and vary based on market conditions.

FAQ (High-Search Intent)

1. Are AI stock trading bots safe in 2026?They are generally safe if you choose reputable platforms and manage risk.

2. Can beginners use AI trading bots?Yes, many platforms are designed specifically for beginners.

3. Which AI trading bot is fully automated?Platforms like BitsStrategy focus on full automation and managed trading.

4. Do I need coding skills?No, most modern bots are no-code.

5. Can AI trading bots generate passive income?Yes, but results vary and are not guaranteed.

Final Thoughts

AI stock trading bots in 2026 are making automated investing more accessible than ever. By choosing platforms that offer full automation or simple setup, beginners can bypass complexity and focus on building a sustainable passive income strategy. The key is to start simple, use trusted tools, and let AI handle the heavy lifting while you stay in control of your risk.

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Printr Launches V2 Platform Update With Five Fee Models and On-Chain Proof of Belief Staking

Singapore, Singapore, April 14th, 2026, Chainwire

Printr V2 introduces five creator-selectable fee distribution models, configurable liquidity, anti-vamp protection, and a new on-chain mechanism called Proof of Belief (POB) staking. Live on 8 chains from day one.

Printr, the omnichain token launchpad backed by Bybit Venture Studio, has launched Printr V2, a full infrastructure upgrade introducing five fee distribution models, configurable launch profiles, anti-vamp protection, and a new staking mechanism called Proof of Belief (POB).

The update arrives as the memecoin launchpad market faces structural challenges. The memecoin market lost 61% of its total value in 2025, with fewer than 1% of tokens on major launchpads surviving past their bonding curve out of over 11.5 million created.

Five Fee Distribution Models

V2 offers five models: Buyback & Burn, where custom fees create continuous buy pressure; Liquidity Compounding, where fees deepen the pool on every trade; POB (Proof of Belief) Staking, where 100% of custom fees flow to stakers; Creator Wallet, where fees go directly to the creator’s wallet; and No Fee, which removes custom fees entirely for lower-cost trading. Creators set their custom fee percentages, with total fees capped around industry norms. Every fee structure is visible on the token page before a trader makes a single trade.

Proof of Belief (POB) Staking

When a creator selects POB staking, 100% of the custom fee flows into a shared staking pool. Anyone, including the creator, can stake tokens and earn a share of the trading fees generated by that token. Lock durations range from 7 to 180 days, with longer commitments earning proportionally higher rewards. Creators must also stake to earn.

Before buying, traders can see how much of the supply is staked, who is locked in, and for how long. If the creator exits, the staking mechanics continue running, and the community can continue earning fees.

Full technical details are available in the Printr V2 documentation.

Creator Toolkit

V2 also introduces configurable launch profiles, allowing creators to choose preset economics or set custom bonding curve parameters including starting market cap, graduation market cap, supply, and liquidity/mcap ratio. At graduation, liquidity auto-migrates to a DEX with LP tokens locked.

The new anti-vamp protection applies a 48-hour cooldown on identical tickers and images to prevent copycat tokens from disrupting new launches.

Building for Tokens That Last

“When nearly every token on the biggest launchpads fails within the first few hours of launching, the problem is not bad actors. It is bad infrastructure,” said Fed, Founder of Printr. “We built Printr V2 to change the incentives, so that commitment becomes the rational choice.”

Availability

Printr V2 is live at app.printr.money. All key features, including POB staking, are available on 8 chains from day one: Solana, Base, BNB Chain, Mantle, Ethereum, Monad, Avalanche, and Arbitrum.

About Printr

Printr is an omnichain token launchpad built for the next generation of on-chain creation. From solo creators to AI agents and third-party applications, users can launch tokens across multiple chains. Printr V2 introduces five fee distribution models, configurable launches, anti-vamp protection, and Proof of Belief staking. Powered by LayerZero and backed by Bybit Venture Studio, Printr is building the infrastructure for a tokenized world.

Website: printr.money

App: https://app.printr.money 

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Documentation: https://printr.gitbook.io/printr-docs 

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 4.875 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $11.8 Billion

Bitmine now owns more than 4% of the total ETH coin supply of 120.7 million

Bitmine is 81% of the way to the 'Alchemy of 5%' in just 9 months

Bitmine uplisted to the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") from the NYSE American effective as of April 9, 2026

Bitmine has 3,334,637 staked ETH, representing $7.4 billion at $2,206 per ETH

MAVAN (Made in America Validator Network) is a premier Ethereum staking destination for BMNR and institutional investors, with a focus on security, performance, and resilience

Bitmine owns $85 million of Eightco (NASDAQ-ORBS), now one of the only publicly listed equities in the world to give investors direct exposure to OpenAI

Bitmine Crypto + Total Cash Holdings + "Moonshots" total $11.8 billion, including 4.875 million ETH tokens, total cash of $719 million, and other crypto holdings

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 117th most traded stock in the US, trading $747 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

NORWALK, Conn., April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE: 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 $11.8 billion.

The Company recently announced its uplisting to the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") from the NYSE American on April 9, 2026. The Company's common stock continues to trade under the symbol "BMNR".

As of April 12, 2026 at 3:30pm ET, the Company's crypto holdings are comprised of 4,874,858 ETH at $2,206 per ETH, 198 Bitcoin (BTC), $200 million stake in Beast Industries, $85 million stake in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) ("moonshots") and total cash of $719 million. Bitmine's ETH holdings are 4.04% of the ETH supply (of 120.7 million ETH).

"The Iran war enters its 7th week and this war remains the most important driver of global markets. ETH is now the best performing asset since the start of the war, with a 17.4% gain and outperforming the S&P 500 by 1,830 basis points. And we believe ETH beating gold by 2,743 basis points demonstrates ETH is the wartime store of value," said Thomas "Tom" Lee, Chairman of Bitmine.

"Ethereum continues to benefit from the dual tailwinds of Wall Street tokenizing on the blockchain and from agentic AI systems increasingly needing public and neutral blockchains," continued Lee.

"Bitmine has maintained the increased pace of ETH buys in each of the past four weeks, as our base case ETH is in the final stages of the 'mini-crypto winter.' In the past week, we acquired 71,524 ETH which is the highest pace of buys since the week of December 22, 2025." stated Lee.

Bitmine announced the official launch of MAVAN (the Made in American VAlidator Network), the institutional grade staking platform. While MAVAN was originally developed to support Bitmine's own Ethereum treasury, MAVAN intends to expand to serve institutional investors, custodians, and ecosystem partners seeking best-in-class staking infrastructure. A portion of Bitmine's ETH is already staked on the MAVAN platform.

As of April 13, 2026, Bitmine total staked ETH stands at 3,334,637 ($7.4 billion at $2,206 per ETH). "Bitmine has staked more ETH than other entities in the world. At scale (when Bitmine's ETH is fully staked by MAVAN and its staking partners), the projected ETH staking reward is $310 million annually (using 2.89% 7-day BMNR yield)," stated Lee.

"Annualized staking revenues are now $212 million. And this 3.3 million ETH is about 68% of the 4.87 million ETH held by Bitmine. The CESR (Composite Ethereum Staking Rate, administered by Quatrefoil) is 2.73%, while Bitmine's own staking operations generated a 7-day yield of 2.89% (annualized)," continued Lee.

Bitmine crypto holding reigns as the #1 Ethereum treasury and #2 global treasury, behind Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR), which reportedly owns 766,970 BTC valued at $54.5 billion. Bitmine remains the largest ETH treasury in the world. 

Bitmine is one of the most widely traded stocks in the US. According to data from Fundstrat, the stock has traded average daily dollar volume of $747 million (5-day average, as of April 10, 2026), ranking #117 in the US, behind Intuitive Surgical (rank #116) and ahead of Applied Digital (rank #118) among 5,704 US-listed stocks (statista.com and Fundstrat research).

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About Bitmine

Bitmine (NYSE: BMNR) is a Bitcoin miner with operations in the US. The company is deploying its excess capital to be the leading Ethereum Treasury company in the world, implementing an innovative digital asset strategy for institutional investors and public market participants. Guided by its philosophy of "the alchemy of 5%," the Company is committed to ETH as its primary treasury reserve asset, leveraging native protocol-level activities including staking and decentralized finance mechanisms. The Company launched MAVAN (Made-in America VAlidator Network), a dedicated staking infrastructure for Bitmine assets, in 2026.

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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: (i) progress and achievement of the Company's goals regarding ETH acquisition, including the 'Alchemy of 5%' initiative and the long-term value of Ethereum; (ii) the Company's beliefs regarding Ethereum's performance relative to other assets, including its characterization as a "wartime store of value" and its performance during geopolitical events; (iii) the Company's expectations regarding the current state and future trajectory of the cryptocurrency market, including statements that ETH may be in the "final stages of the mini-crypto winter"; (iv) continued growth and advancement of the Company's Ethereum treasury strategy and the applicable benefits to the Company; (v) the Company's share repurchase program, including statements regarding shares trading below intrinsic value, the Company's ability to accretively retire common shares, and the execution of repurchases through open market transactions; (vi) the Company's digital asset accumulation strategy and staking operations, including MAVAN, its expansion to serve institutional investors, custodians, and ecosystem partners, and projected annual staking revenues and rewards; (vii) statements regarding the benefits of Wall Street tokenization on the blockchain and agentic AI systems utilizing public blockchains; (viii) expectations regarding the potential impact of regulatory developments, including the GENIUS Act and SEC Project Crypto, on financial services and digital assets; and (ix) the Company's financial flexibility to support its treasury operations and expanded repurchase authorization. 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, share repurchase program, and proposed future business; the competitive environment of Bitmine's business; market conditions affecting the trading price of the Company's common stock; regulatory developments affecting digital assets, including the ultimate enactment and implementation of pending legislation and SEC initiatives; geopolitical events and their impact on cryptocurrency markets; the volatility and unpredictability of digital asset prices; 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 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.

 

 

 

 

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