Chinese Company Plans $1 Billion Cryptocurrency Financial Plan
Chinese listed company Nano Labs announced plans to invest $1 billion to purchase BNB (Binance Coin), aiming to hold 5%-10% of its circulating supply (approximately $4.7 billion - $9.4 billion).
The first phase will raise funds through the issuance of $500 million in convertible bonds, which can be converted into Class A shares at $20 per share after 360 days. Following the announcement, Nano Labs' stock price surged by 64.8%, closing at $14.85 from $10.89.
BNB is the native token of the Binance exchange, with a market capitalization of approximately $93.9 billion, making it the fifth largest globally. Nano Labs' choice of BNB reflects institutional confidence in the Binance ecosystem, with other institutions also planning to invest in BNB, such as VanEck applying for a BNB ETF. Binance founder Zhao Changpeng publicly supports this move.
However, this plan carries significant risks, including BNB price volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and conversion pressure on the bonds. The institutional investment craze similar to Bitcoin could trigger market sell-off risks. Nano Labs' actions highlight institutional interest in non-Bitcoin crypto assets, but caution is advised.