BitMine agrees to invest $200 million in MrBeast's Beast Industries

BitMine agreed to put $200 million into Beast Industries, the company behind MrBeast, with the deal expected to close around January 19. Chairman Tom Lee pointed to the creator's reach among younger audiences. Beast's chief executive said the money would fund growth and support exploring decentralized finance in its planned financial products.

• $200 million equity investment in Beast Industries
• Expected to close around January 19, 2026
• Beast says the funds will support growth and DeFi integrations in future financial products
• The stake was carried at $180 million in BitMine's June 2026 holdings update