Banking/Finance
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Updated on 12 Nov 2025, 04:36 pm
Reviewed By
Akshat Lakshkar | Whalesbook News Team
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Solana Company, a Nasdaq-listed digital asset treasury firm focused on the Solana blockchain, announced plans to work with Superstate's Opening Bell platform. This platform enables the tokenization of traditional equities, making them accessible on the blockchain. The tokenized shares will remain registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and retain their existing investor protections. However, they will become available through cryptocurrency wallets, tradable around the clock, and settled in real time. Pantera Capital, a key investor that led Solana Company's $500 million PIPE fundraising in September, is supporting this tokenization effort. Cosmo Jiang, a general partner at Pantera, expressed belief that most onchain market activity will occur on Solana. Superstate's Opening Bell, launched earlier this year, operates on the Solana blockchain to connect public capital markets with blockchain technology. This move follows a growing trend of digital asset treasuries experimenting with equity tokenization, with other firms like Forward Industries also tokenizing common stock on Solana, and FG Nexus issuing tokenized shares on Ethereum.
Impact This development is a significant step in integrating traditional financial markets with blockchain technology. It promises to enhance liquidity for securities, provide global access to markets outside standard trading hours, and potentially reduce transaction costs and settlement times. For the Solana ecosystem, it reinforces its positioning as an infrastructure provider for financial innovation. The broader implication is the continued growth of tokenized real-world assets, which could fundamentally alter financial market operations. Rating: 8/10.
Difficult terms Digital Asset Treasury: A company that manages and holds digital assets (like cryptocurrencies) as its primary assets. Solana: A popular blockchain platform known for its high transaction speeds and low costs, often used for decentralized applications and digital assets. Tokenization: The process of converting rights to an asset (like stocks or bonds) into a digital token on a blockchain. Equities: Shares of ownership in a public company, commonly known as stocks. Onchain: Refers to data or transactions that are recorded directly on a blockchain. SEC-registered: Means the securities have been registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, adhering to its regulations for investor protection. Crypto Wallets: Digital tools that store cryptocurrency keys, allowing users to send, receive, and manage digital assets. Real-time Settlement: The immediate transfer of ownership and funds upon completion of a transaction, as opposed to settlement that can take days. PIPE fundraising: Private Investment in Public Equity. This is when a public company sells its stock at a discount to private investors. Blockchain Infrastructure: The underlying technology and network that supports blockchain operations.