The Dypto Times - To Catch a Token - It's Harder Than We Thought...

The world went wild when Vlad, Founder and CEO of Robinhood, sent private equity tokens from OpenAI and SpaceX to wallets in the crowd at the "To Catch a Token" event. Too bad OpenAI was very publicly not cool with it. Yikes!

But that’s not all that happened this week. Let’s get after it.

From the Dypto Crypto Newsroom

Nano Labs – The Strategy of BNB?

TLDR

• Chinese tech firm Nano Labs bought $50 million worth of BNB.

• The company is the first BNB Treasury Company and hopes to eventually own 10% of BNB’s total supply.

• CZ and Binance reportedly own over two-thirds of the total supply.

We’ve heard of Bitcoin treasury companies — but a BNB Treasury Company? Now that’s a first. It’s different. And we don’t hate it.

The roles of cryptocurrencies in corporate strategies are rapidly expanding, and Nano Labs’ bold move to stockpile Binance Coin (BNB) is something we find new and exciting.

Why would a company stockpile BNB?

BNB, Binance’s native token, is the cornerstone of the Binance ecosystem. Holding BNB gives users benefits like reduced trading fees, participation in token sales, and staking opportunities within the Binance Chain network.

For Nano Labs, the appeal of BNB isn’t just its market performance but its ability to integrate deeply into Binance’s sprawling ecosystem. Stockpiling BNB positions Nano Labs as a crypto-aligned company capable of leveraging Binance’s global influence.

Nano Labs may also see crypto treasury holdings as a hedge against conventional fiat currency risks, much like how Tesla holds Bitcoin on its balance sheet to diversify its assets. 

Read the full article at Dypto Crypto

Robinhood Has a Tokenization Problem

TLDR

• Robinhood announced several new products and features at To Catch a Token.

• They sent private equity tokenized stocks in OpenAI and SpaceX to attendees.

• OpenAI stated that the equity wasn’t genuine. 

As we reported last week, Robinhood is now offering tokenized stocks as part of its ambitious plans to revolutionize finance. At the “To Catch a Token” Presentation, Vlad mentioned that tokenization of private companies was on the way and sent tokenized stocks of OpenAI and SpaceX to investors in the crowd. 

Unfortunately, OpenAI has publicly disavowed the authenticity of these digital assets. That…is not good.

What happened and why it matters.

Vlad mentioned plans to offer tokenized private equity to retail users — even sending some OpenAI and SpaceX tokens to the wallets of users in attendance at the event. The idea was to get people excited about the potential of trading fractional shares through tokens.

But what should have been a smooth launch quickly turned sour. OpenAI responded publicly, stating that the tokens didn’t represent equity in their company and that they hadn’t approved any transfer of ownership. “We are not involved in this and do not endorse it,” they clarified, warning users to proceed cautiously.

Tokenization is the future. It’s only a matter of time. However, Robinhood’s rocky start is holding us back from embracing their new offerings. We believe the best course of action right now is to be patient and see how this whole thing unfolds before sinking a bunch of cash into the new features offered by the brokerage.

Read the full article at Dypto Crypto

US Secret Service Seizes $225 Million in Crypto from Scammers

TLDR

• The Secret Service, with the help of the FBI and Tether, made its largest crypto seizure to date.

• The frozen funds had direct ties to confidence scams, also known as pig butchering scams.

• Older Americans are the most at risk.

Cryptocurrency investment scams are on the rise, and their impact goes far beyond financial losses. The latest action by US authorities brings attention to this widespread issue, as the US Secret Service seizes over $225 million tied to cryptocurrency confidence scams. 

Stay mindful of potential scams.

It’s estimated that cryptocurrency investment scams resulted in over $5.8 billion in losses in 2024 alone, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. The staggering $225.3 million seized highlights just how profitable these illegal operations can be — for the scammers, that is.

Agencies like the US Secret Service and FBI collaborate with private-sector partners to follow the digital money trail. Private organizations, such as Tether, which assisted in the investigation, collaborated with US officials to recover the funds. This type of collaboration is becoming increasingly essential in tackling global cybercrime.

Read the full article at Dypto Crypto

Question of the Week

From a commenter on YouTube - “What do I do if I want to ‘set it and forget it’? I’m not really interested in playing the trading game.”

Meme of the Week

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Deep Dive - An Interesting Crypto Tax Bill Is Introduced

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced a new crypto tax bill this week, which promises to revolutionize how cryptocurrencies are taxed — making life easier for everyone.

The bill addresses key pain points for crypto users and businesses. Here are a few that will matter most to retail users: 

1. A $300 De Minimis Rule for Crypto Transactions - Our personal favorite. Put simply, you won’t have to track and report taxes on crypto transactions under $300 (or $5,000 total annually). You can pay for coffee, snacks, or small purchases with Bitcoin or ETH without worrying about IRS paperwork. 

Why it matters: Senator Lummis recognizes that it’s absurd to tax every tiny transaction in daily crypto payments. It encourages crypto adoption as a medium of exchange while removing the compliance nightmare users currently face. 

2. Fair Treatment of Mining and Staking Rewards - Mining and staking rewards won’t be taxed until the assets produced are actually sold. Currently, rewards can be taxed immediately as income, creating problems when a reward’s market value falls before it’s liquidated. Sorry. What was that? Did you say HODL? Don’t mind if we do…

Why it matters: The provision eliminates the dreaded situation where miners owe money on unsold valuations, smoothing the way for crypto miners and stakers to further innovate.

3. Charitable Contributions Without Appraisal Hassles - The bill removes appraisal requirements for donations involving actively traded digital assets, similar to public securities. 

Why it matters: Simplifies rules around charitable giving while promoting philanthropy among crypto holders. It’s a win for donors, recipients, and communities.

Read the full article at Dypto Crypto

Question of the Week Answer

Dear commenter. We don’t blame you. Several trusted centralized exchanges, most notably Kraken, offer staking services on stablecoins. That includes both USD and EURO stables. You’ll get an APY that’s better than any bank, and you’ll stay fully liquid. That’s probably your best bet, unless you're willing to venture into DeFi.

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