Chinese Web3 firm Nano Labs has made a bold move, purchasing $50 million worth of BNB—the native token of BNB Chain. This acquisition brings the company’s total crypto reserves to $160 million, including Bitcoin (BTC) and now BNB.

Key Details of the Deal

• 74,315 BNB bought at $672.45 per coin (via OTC trade)
• First step toward a $1 billion BNB reserve goal
• Plans to hold 5-10% of BNB’s circulating supply long-term
• Funded partly through a $500M convertible notes offering

Why This Matters

Nano Labs isn’t alone in diversifying into BNB. Earlier this year, Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) added BNB to its reserves alongside BTC and ETH. This signals growing institutional interest in alternative crypto assets beyond just Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Market Reaction: Mixed Signals

📉 Stock Struggles:

• Nano Labs (NA) shares fell 4.7% at market close
• Continued to drop 2.1% in after-hours trading
• Despite a 100% surge on June 24, all gains have been erased

📈 BNB Holds Steady:

• Price up 0.19% in 24 hours ($661.2)
• 2.6% weekly gain—showing resilience

What’s Next for Nano Labs?

• Will the $1B BNB reserve plan materialize?
• Can the stock recover despite bearish investor sentiment?
• Will more firms follow suit in adopting BNB as a reserve asset?