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SOL Strategies will stake hundreds of millions in Solana, not just hold it. This deal hits just as Solana leads the market’s latest crypto charge. A Canadian Firm, SOL Strategies (CSE: HODL), made one of the boldest plays in recent crypto finance history—and the market loved it. After announcing a massive $500 million convertible note deal with New York’s ATW Partners, the Canadian investment firm saw its stock leap 25.27% on Wednesday, closing at CAD 2.28 ($1.64). But this isn’t just a market headline—it’s a signal that institutional money is finding new confidence in Solana (SOL), even as the broader crypto landscape recovers from recent volatility. The move positions SOL Strategies as a pioneer in blockchain-native yield generation and hints at a fresh wave of Wall Street-meets-Web3 synergy. Staking Is the New Mining This isn’t an average crypto acquisition. SOL Strategies will use every dollar of that $500 million facility to buy and stake Solana, not simply hold it. The firm will run its validator nodes, putting its crypto to work and generating returns that, unlike traditional interest, will be paid back in SOL, based on up to 85% of staking rewards. “This structure links real blockchain rewards to institutional debt in a way the market hasn’t seen before,” CEO Leah Wald explained via the company’s press release. “It’s a new lane between capital markets and Web3 infrastructure.” The firm will begin with a $20 million tranche by May 1. If all conditions are met, up to $480 million more could follow. ATW, in return, can convert the notes into SOL Strategies shares at market price—essentially a long call on the firm’s future performance. SOL Strategies—formerly Cypherpunk Holdings—rebranded last year to double down on the Solana ecosystem. It already holds 267,151 SOL, worth over $40 million, and this deal could…

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