ETHZilla Debuts with Significant Ethereum Holdings

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Aug 18 2025

Launch of ETHZilla: ETHZilla has launched as a Nasdaq-listed Ethereum treasury, holding 94,675 ETH valued at approximately $419 million, previously known as 180 Life Sciences Corp.
Partnership and Investment: The company partners with Electric Capital for asset management and has secured participation from over 60 institutional investors in a $425 million PIPE deal.
Impact on Ethereum Market: This launch positions ETHZilla among the largest on-chain treasuries, potentially increasing total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols and influencing Ethereum's market value through strategic accumulation.
Institutional Acceptance of Ethereum: ETHZilla's listing reflects growing institutional acceptance of Ethereum, similar to past corporate treasury models like MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy, with potential implications for DeFi integration and governance protocols.

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Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.