Today in Crypto: Vitalik Buterin reclaims on-chain billionaire status, Bo Hines exits White House Crypto Council, and Trump-linked World Liberty Financial eyes $1.5B public treasury company.
Vitalik Buterin Back Over $1B as Ether Surges Past $4.2K
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has once again crossed the billion-dollar threshold in on-chain holdings, according to blockchain analytics firm Arkham. The milestone came as Ether topped $4,000 for the first time in eight months on Friday, before climbing another 6.38% on Saturday to reach $4,332. At the time of writing, ETH is trading at $4,244, per Nansen data.
Buterin’s wallet holds 240,042 ETH, valued around $1.04 billion, along with smaller positions in assets such as Aave Ethereum (AETHWETH), WhiteRock (WHITE), Moo Deng (MOODENG), and Wrapped Ethereum (WETH).
Bo Hines Steps Down from White House Crypto Council
Bo Hines, executive director of the White House Crypto Council and key advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, announced his resignation on Saturday. Hines said he is returning to the private sector but will continue to champion digital assets.
“Serving in President Trump’s administration and working alongside our brilliant AI & Crypto Czar, David Sacks… has been the honor of a lifetime,” Hines wrote on X.
The council, praised for shaping a U.S. regulatory framework for digital assets, has also faced criticism for allegedly overlooking key Bitcoin-related legislation.
World Liberty Financial Considers $1.5B Public Company for WLFI Tokens
Trump-backed crypto venture World Liberty Financial is exploring the launch of a Nasdaq-listed treasury company to hold its WLFI tokens, targeting a $1.5 billion raise, Bloomberg reported Friday. Discussions with major tech and crypto investors are said to be advancing quickly.
If finalized, the move would place World Liberty among a growing group of public firms managing crypto treasuries — a sector that has raised about $79 billion in 2025 for Bitcoin purchases alone. Founded last year, World Liberty offers the USD1 stablecoin and has announced plans for a crypto-lending app. Donald Trump is listed on its website as “co-founder emeritus.”