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