NewsBriefs - Janover doubles SOL holdings to $21M, stock surges 1700%
04/15/2025 13:27
Janover has expanded its Solana (SOL) holdings to approximately $21 million, doubling its stack with an additional purchase of 80,567 SOL to...
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Janover doubles SOL holdings to $21M, stock surges 1700%
Janover has expanded its Solana (SOL) holdings to approximately $21 million, doubling its stack with an additional purchase of 80,567 SOL tokens worth around $10.5 million. This move aligns with the company’s new treasury strategy focused on SOL, following its acquisition by former Kraken executives Joseph Onorati and Parker White. Since embracing this crypto focused approach, Janover's share price has soared by over 1700%. The company continues its operations in commercial real estate while also planning to operate Solana validators.
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Janover doubles SOL holdings to $21M, stock surges 1700%
Janover has expanded its Solana (SOL) holdings to approximately $21 million, doubling its stack with an additional purchase of 80,567 SOL tokens worth around $10.5 million. This move aligns with the company’s new treasury strategy focused on SOL, following its acquisition by former Kraken executives Joseph Onorati and Parker White. Since embracing this crypto focused approach, Janover's share price has soared by over 1700%. The company continues its operations in commercial real estate while also planning to operate Solana validators.
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