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ETHZilla Launches $250 Million Buyback as Ether Treasury Tops 102,000

The Ether-focused firm is coupling shareholder returns with on-chain yield by staking new holdings through Electric Capital.

Ethzilla authorizes $250m buyback, expands ether treasury to $489m
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Overview

  • Board approval makes the repurchase program effective immediately, with authorization in place through June 30, 2026.
  • Buybacks can occur in the open market or via negotiated transactions, including under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, with no obligation to purchase a set amount.
  • The company reported 102,237 ETH acquired at an average price of $3,948.72, valued at roughly $489 million, plus about $215 million in cash equivalents.
  • ETHZilla said its most recent Ether purchases will be staked using Electric Capital’s Electric Asset Protocol to generate yield.
  • The Nasdaq-listed firm, rebranded this month from 180 Life Sciences, moved after its shares slid last week following a filing to offer 74.8 million convertible shares that raised dilution concerns.