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Story: CEA Industries Turns to Crypto, Plans $1.25B BNB Treasury

By Maheen Hernandez

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$1.25 Billion to Power the Transition. CEA plans to raise $500 million through a private share placement and another $750 million through…

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A New Way for Institutions to Access BNB. BNB Chain is one of the most widely used blockchains in the world.

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Massive Share Price Surge Reflects Investor Excitement. The market responded strongly to the news. CEA’s stock nearly multiplied six times in one day,…

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Partnerships Add Strength to the Plan. The involvement of major crypto players like 10X Capital and YZi Labs also adds weight to the…

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What’s Next for CEA and the BNB Ecosystem?. While the plan is ambitious, much depends on execution.

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CEA Industries Inc. (VAPE), a Canadian vape company, is making a bold move into the crypto space.

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The news caused CEA’s stock to skyrocket nearly six times in value. On Friday, the share price was around $8.88, but by Monday it had surged to $57.50.

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CEA plans to raise $500 million through a private share placement and another $750 million through warrant proceeds. Combined, that gives the company access to $1.

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The strategic pivot is being led by investment firm 10X Capital and YZi Labs. YZi Labs is known for its ties to Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), and while it no longer…

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David Namdar, a senior partner at 10X Capital and co-founder of Galaxy Digital, is set to become CEA’s new CEO. He believes the company’s plan fills a big gap in the market.

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BNB Chain is one of the most widely used blockchains in the world. It powers a wide range of applications, from decentralized finance (DeFi) to NFTs and gaming platforms.

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By building a dedicated BNB treasury and listing it on public markets, CEA aims to solve that problem.

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Namdar described the move as “a significant step in bridging digital assets and mainstream capital markets.

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The market responded strongly to the news. CEA’s stock nearly multiplied six times in one day, showing how much excitement the crypto pivot has generated.

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Such a spike suggests investors see real potential in the company's new focus. A transition of this scale—from vape products to blockchain investment—is rare, but it reflects…

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