YZi Labs, founded by Binance‘s former CEO Changpeng Zhao, has initiated a groundbreaking partnership with investment firm 10X Capital to establish a new treasury company focused on BNB altcoin. This initiative aims to offer institutional investors regulatory-compliant access by listing BNB-backed shares on a major US exchange, making industry waves as the first application of such a model since Bitcoin 
$91,081. The overarching goal is to attract institutional funds interested in benefiting from BNB coins without the necessity of opening wallets in the US.
YZi Labs’ BNB Treasury Strategy
David Namdar, co-founder of Galaxy Digital, has been appointed to lead the project. While 10X Capital will handle asset management, YZi Labs will oversee the model’s execution. The strategic plan involves gradually building a substantial BNB portfolio and publicly offering shares on a New York-based exchange. This move is designed to provide a transparent, ETF-like reporting structure while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, allowing intermediaries to hold crypto positions effortlessly.
Changpeng Zhao holds 98.5% of his portfolio in BNB, owning 94 million BNB as of June 2024, which represents 64% of its circulating supply. When combined with Binance’s controlled share of 31.5%, a large portion of the altcoin remains concentrated within the same ecosystem. YZi Labs executives mentioned they have interacted with over thirty teams interested in implementing the “BNB treasury” concept, aiming for ETF-like transparency in reporting and regulatory compliance for intermediary holdings.
Nano Labs’ Foray into BNB Investments
Chip manufacturer Nano Labs, listed on Nasdaq, became one of the first public companies to adopt this model. Allocating $50 million, it purchased around 74,000 BNB with a target to acquire up to $1 billion worth, capturing 10% of the supply. Officials indicated evaluating the issuance of future borrowing instruments with cryptocurrency baskets as collateral.
Following these announcements, Nano Labs’ shares surged to $22, while BNB’s price climbed 2.7% to reach $670. Companies like Trident Digital and Webus unveiled similar plans, indicating a potential shift for the altcoin from being merely a service-oriented currency to a broader financial asset. If these strategies succeed, BNB’s recognition as a significant financial entity beyond its exchange-based origins could vastly increase.
