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Yunfeng Financial Group, a Hong Kong-listed company backed by Jack Ma’s Yunfeng Capital, is accelerating its entry into the digital asset space. After acquiring 10,000 ETH for $44 million on the open market, the firm has announced plans to add Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL)
Strategic Move: From ETH to BTC and SOL
Yunfeng’s digital asset strategy is unfolding in phases.
- Phase 1 – Ethereum (ETH):
- 10,000 ETH purchased at ~$4,400 each → $44 million investment
- Strategic rationale: Gain exposure to smart contracts, DeFi, NFTs, and tokenized insurance
- Aligns with Web3 expansion announced in July
- Phase 2 – Bitcoin (BTC) & Solana (SOL):
- Bitcoin: Positioned as digital gold and a long-term store of value
- Solana: Valued for high throughput, low fees, and growing DeFi/RWA ecosystem
- Signals a diversified approach—combining security (BTC), utility (ETH), and scalability (SOL)
This multi-chain strategy reflects a mature institutional mindset, balancing stability, innovation, and growth potential.
Why This Matters: A Signal from Hong Kong
Yunfeng Financial is not just any company.
- Backed by Yunfeng Capital, co-founded by Jack Ma (Alibaba) and David Yu
- Ma holds an indirect 40% stake—adding global visibility to the move
- Listed in Hong Kong, a key financial hub with increasing crypto-friendly regulation
The firm’s pivot to digital assets could catalyze wider adoption among Asian financial institutions and signal Hong Kong’s growing role in the global crypto economy.
Broader Trend: Corporates Embrace Digital Treasuries
Yunfeng joins a growing wave of public companies adopting crypto.
| Company | Holdings | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Yunfeng Financial | ETH, planning BTC & SOL | Web3, AI, blockchain finance |
| SharpLink Gaming (SBET) | ETH | iGaming and decentralized betting |
| BitMine Immersion (BMNR) | ETH | Blockchain infrastructure |
This trend mirrors the earlier Bitcoin treasury movement, now expanding to include Ethereum and high-growth Layer 1s like Solana.
Final Takeaway: Institutional Adoption Goes Multi-Chain
- ✅ $44M in ETH acquired — foundational Web3 exposure
- ✅ Plans for BTC and SOL — diversification into store-of-value and scalable networks
- ✅ Jack Ma-linked firm — adds credibility and visibility
- ✅ Hong Kong as a crypto hub — strategic geographic positioning
Yunfeng Financial isn’t just buying crypto—
it’s building a next-generation financial infrastructure.
And with BTC, ETH, and SOL in its crosshairs,
the future of corporate treasuries is multi-chain.
