The former penny stock is riding a 1,300% rally post-merger, as it looks to deepen its crypto treasury strategy with a billion-dollar funding push. Tron Inc., the Nasdaq-listed company that previously traded as a penny stock under SRM Entertainment, is seeking approval from US regulators to raise $1 billion to expand its Tron (TRX) holdings, following its reverse merger with Justin Sun’s blockchain project. According to its Form S-3 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Tron Inc. plans to raise the funds through a mix of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants and rights — or any combination thereof. The proceeds will go toward expanding the company’s TRX treasury, which already holds over 365 million TRX tokens following its reverse merger last month. Read more
The move reflects rising institutional appetite for yield-generating crypto exposure, according to SOL Strategies. Update (8:39 PM UTC): This article has been updated to [update the YouTube video.] Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has named Canada-based SOL Strategies as its exclusive staking partner for the company’s Digital Assets Revolutions Fund. Under the partnership, ARK Invest will move its validator operations to the SOL Strategies staking infrastructure. Created in 2020, the Fund typically invests in 10 to 12 cryptocurrencies aiming to generate returns over a full market cycle of four to five years. Read more
BNB Chain’s Maxwell upgrade and over $600 million in institutional accumulation may fuel the next leg up for BNB price toward $1,000 and even higher. Key takeaways: BNB price may more than double by early 2026, based on a chart fractal indicator. Network growth post-Maxwell upgrade and growing institutional adoption may act as tailwinds. Read more
Ether is showing renewed strength as rising demand, high network activity, and bullish technicals align to support ETH’s push above $4,000. Key takeaways: Record Ethereum ETF inflows and accumulation by ETH corporate treasuries can drive demand to break $4,000. Rising network activity and Ethereum TVL metrics signal strong demand. Read more
With Amazon and Walmart exploring stablecoins, institutions may be underestimating potential exposure of customer data on blockchains, posing risks to privacy and brand trust. Opinion by: Fahmi Syed, president of the Midnight Foundation Stablecoins have become the most sought-after innovation in blockchain since Bitcoin. Their appeal lies in their undeniable utility, offering the speed and flexibility of digital assets with the stability of fiat, becoming a natural link between traditional finance and decentralized systems. Now, stablecoins are enjoying a rapid adoption rate, especially in emerging markets where they enable fast, low-cost cross-payments and provide a buffer against currency volatility. Read more