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Canaan may sell more bitcoin for stock buybacks as mining-rig revenue falls 96%
Publication: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
Author: Shaurya Malwa
Source published: 12/11/2026, 07:41:18 UTC
Briefing created: 12/11/2026, 08:06:09 UTC
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Briefings
Avalon maker announced a $20 million stock buyback program, but most of its bitcoin holdings were pledged or held in fixed-term products as of September 2026, limiting immediate cash availability for the plan.
Key points
- Avalon maker launched a $20 million repurchase program.
- Most bitcoin holdings were pledged or placed in fixed-term products at the end of September 2026.
Context
This finding indicates a potential disconnect between the company's stated buyback capacity and its actual bitcoin exposure, as the vast majority of assets were locked in fixed-term products rather than being available for direct repurchase.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single statement from September 2026; the specific date of the buyback program launch is not confirmed, and the total value of pledged versus available bitcoin is not quantified.
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