Overview
- BNB Network Company spent $160 million to purchase 200,000 BNB tokens, making it the world’s largest corporate holder of the asset.
- The acquisition was funded by an oversubscribed $500 million private placement led by 10X Capital and YZi Labs.
- The firm holds warrants that could unlock up to $750 million more for BNB purchases, potentially increasing its stake to $1.25 billion.
- Executives intend to start staking and lending operations on BNB Chain by month’s end to seek yield from the tokens.
- Shares climbed 3.7% to $17.10 as analysts debate whether heavy corporate BNB accumulation supports mainstream adoption or threatens decentralization.