AgriFORCE to rebrand as AVAX One in $550M bet on Avalanche Network

  • The firm will become AVAX One and focus on accumulating Avalanche tokens.
  • AgriFORCE aims to become the first publicly listed AVAX-centred entity.
  • Institutional interest signals confidence in Avalanche’s future.

Nasdaq-listed AgriFORCE Growing System has announced a historic pivot into the blockchain sector.

According to Monday’s press release, the firm will change its name to AVAX One and raise roughly $550 million to fund Avalanche accumulation.

AVAX One plans to hold Avalanche tokens worth over $700 million, becoming the first publicly listed company dedicated to purchasing AVAX.

The move has gained attention as it marks AgriFORCE’s significant departure from the agriculture sector.

It reflects the firm’s confidence in blockchain as a disruptive force across various industries.

Commenting on this new development, AgriFORCE’s CEO Jolie Khan says:

For the first time, our company provides public market investors with a professionally-managed vehicle to invest directly in this transformation. Our mission is to maximize our ownership of this foundational technology, AVAX, on a per-share basis, delivering direct value to our shareholders as this new economy grows.

Avalanche grabs institutional interest

The Layer 1 has gained traction as a top platform for institutions interested in blockchain.

Avalanche boasts security with over $6.2 billion in staked assets.

Also, leading firms such as Apollo, JPMorgan Chase, and KKR are already using the AVAX network to launch custom blockchain solutions and tokenized products.

Avalanche boasts faster transaction speeds, low costs, and high scalability, features that are crucial for RWA tokenization and DeFi.

Such perks have increased the blockchain’s institutional appeal.

The $550 million bet

The firm plans a massive capital raise led by Hivemine Capital and participation from more than 50 investors, including Cypher Capital, Republic Digital, Kraken, Digital Currency Group, ParaFi, and Galaxy Digital.

The raise will include $250 million in equity-linked financing and $300 million PIPE (subject to stakeholder approval).

Hivemind Capital founder Matt Zhang said the firm plans a short- and long-term approach:

Our near-term active strategy will focus on disciplined asset accumulation and, in the long run, acquiring and onboarding cash-flowing fintech businesses onto the Avalanche network. This creates a powerful growth flywheel and sustained NAV premium that differentiates ourselves from all other digital asset treasury companies and ETFs.

AVAX One will use the raised capital to support its goal of owning AVAX worth more than $700 million.

AVAX price outlook

Avalanche’s native token maintained a bearish outlook today.

It is trading at $31.43 after losing over 4% of its value in the past 24 hours.

AVAX remains bullish after gaining 10% and 20% in the past week and month.

The altcoin trades within the key breakout level between $30 and $31.

Reclaiming $36 could support short-term rallies to $42 and flip AVAX’s near-term trajectory to bullish.

However, losing the foothold at $28 might postpone the imminent rally.

Broad market sentiments will determine Avalanche’s price actions in the coming sessions.

Meanwhile, emerging institutional interest positions the AVAX project for massive growth in the coming times.

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Binance launches rewards program for Ethena’s USDe stablecoin with 12% APR

  • The limited-time promotion offers 12% APR.
  • Users should hold at least 0.01 USDe for a day to qualify.
  • Participants will receive their incentives weekly.

Binance has announced an incentives program for Ethena’s stablecoin, offering users a lucrative opportunity to earn returns by holding USDe.

The official announcement details how the platform will calculate the rewards, distribution, and participation requirements.

Notably, Binance confirmed a limited-time promotion to sweeten the deal, offering eligible holders a 12% APR (annual percentage rate).

During the Promotion Period, users who hold a minimum of 0.01 USDe in their Binance account(s) for at least 24 hours will be eligible to earn rewards at the increased 12% APR.

The one-month promotion runs between September 22 and October 21, and could see stablecoin enthusiasts interact with one of the highest passive-earning opportunities.

Understanding Ethena’s stablecoin

Ethena’s USDe has seen massive traction lately. It remains unique from established projects like USDT and USDC in different ways.

USDe isn’t a fiat-backed asset. While USDT and USDC are dollar-pegged, Ethena’s is a digital dollar leveraging special strategies and crypto backing for stability.

USDe leverages delta-hedged positions in stable assets, including BTC and ETH.

Also, it has attracted attention due to its yield-bearing features, allowing individuals to earn from their idle stablecoins.

USDe has quickly dominated the spotlight as the top non-fiat-backed USD-denominated cryptocurrency.

DeFiLlama data shows it boasts over $14.076 billion in circulating supply, and around $14.104 billion in market cap.

Binance’s push for user engagement

The USDe incentive program reflects Binance’s dedication to attracting and retaining users through passive income.

With yield-bearing assets gaining traction, the exchange is positioning itself as a leading platform for lucrative earnings.

Meanwhile, USDe holders will take the promotion as an opportunity to earn from the balances with minimal effort.

The move also signals Binance’s conviction in Ethena’s future and growing influence with DeFi and CeFi.

Binance’s USDe rewards

The rewards are straightforward and aim to incentivize loyal holders, and not speculators.

Individuals start earning automatically once they hold more than 0.01 USDe in Funding, Margin, or Spot accounts.

Users will enjoy 8% APR, but the figure remains at 12% APR during the 1-month promotion period.

Meanwhile, the exchange will take multiple snapshots during the day to determine minimum balances and guarantee fair calculations.

How to qualify

Holding USDe is the only requirement.

Users can purchase the stablecoin through the Spot market and enjoy fee-free USDE-USDT through December 22.

Users with small and massive balances can leverage Binance’s USDe earn program, as there’s no limit on holdings.

However, it’s crucial to check your region’s eligibility.

Binance has cautioned that individuals in restricted areas like Canada, the EU, Japan, the US, and Australia cannot participate.

Ethena’s native coin trades at $0.6017 after losing 8% in the past day amid the broader market bloodbath.

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