CEA Industries' BNB Treasury Spurs Market Surge

CEA Industries (Nasdaq: VAPE), a Canadian vape company, has raised $500 million in a private placement, with the potential to reach $1.25 billion, to build the largest publicly listed BNB Chain digital asset treasury. The initiative is backed by over 140 institutional and crypto-native investors, including Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao's family office and major crypto investment firms. The announcement triggered a 700% surge in VAPE stock and propelled BNB to a new all-time high of $860, making it the week's best-performing major cryptocurrency. Other companies, such as Liminatus Pharma and Windtree Therapeutics, have also launched significant BNB-focused treasury strategies, highlighting growing institutional interest in BNB assets. The CEA transaction is expected to close around July 31, 2025, and may influence how public companies integrate digital assets into their balance sheets. Analysts caution that these developments are likely to bring increased volatility and trading opportunities in BNB and related tokens.