Solana News Today: Paradigm Shift in Corporate Treasuries: VisionSys Stakes $2B in Solana

VisionSys AI (VSA) Unveils $2B SOL Treasury Plan with Marinade^[1] Nasdaq-listed VisionSys AI (VSA) has announced a $2 billion Solana (SOL) treasury initiative in collaboration with Marinade Finance, a leading staking protocol on the Solana blockchain. The initiative, spearheaded by VisionSys' subsidiary Medintel Technology, aims to acquire and stake $500 million in SOL within six months. Marinade, which oversees $2.2 billion in total value locked (TVL) on its platform, will manage staking operations, security, and performance optimization for the treasury. The partnership aligns with a growing trend of public companies allocating digital assets to generate yield, with VisionSys joining entities like Forward Industries (FORD), DeFi Development (DFDV), and Upexi (UPXI), which collectively hold over $3 billion in SOL VisionSys AI (VSA) Unveils $2B SOL Treasury Plan with Marinade^[1].

Marinade Leads Solana DeFi Resurgence, Crosses $2 Billion^[2] Marinade's role in the initiative underscores its dominance in Solana's staking ecosystem. The protocol recently surpassed $2 billion in TVL, a milestone achieved through flexible staking solutions such as liquid staking with mSOL tokens and native staking options. Marinade's governance token, MNDE, saw a 16% surge following the partnership announcement, reflecting renewed confidence in the protocol's scalability and the broader Solana ecosystem Marinade Leads Solana DeFi Resurgence, Crosses $2 Billion^[2]. The firm's rebranded governance proposal (MIP-13) further solidifies its position by allocating 50% of performance fees to MNDE buybacks and incentivizing DAO governance participation Founder Shares How Marinade (MNDE) Turned $30K Grant to $2B …^[3].

Solana News and Insights on DeFi and NFTs - SolanaFloor^[4] The strategic move by VisionSys reflects broader institutional adoption of Solana's high-performance blockchain. Companies are increasingly leveraging Solana's low fees and high throughput (65,000 transactions per second) to optimize treasury management. For instance, Helius Medical Technologies recently secured $500 million in funding to launch a Solana treasury, while Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital pledged $1.65 billion to Forward Industries' SOL acquisition plan Solana News and Insights on DeFi and NFTs - SolanaFloor^[4]. This trend is bolstered by regulatory developments, including the anticipated approval of a spot SOL ETF, which could further institutionalize corporate crypto holdings Solana’s Stablecoin Surge: Can It Challenge Ethereum’s …^[12].

Nasdaq-listed VisionSys plans Solana treasury in collaboration …^[6] Market reactions to the partnership were mixed. VisionSys' stock dropped 37.5% in pre-market trading, while Marinade's MNDE token rose 2.3%. Despite the volatility, SOL's price climbed 6% to $219.43, reflecting optimism in the Solana ecosystem. Analysts note that VisionSys' integration of AI algorithms with Solana's blockchain could unlock innovative DeFi solutions, positioning the firm as a pioneer in AI-driven treasury management Nasdaq-listed VisionSys plans Solana treasury in collaboration …^[6].

8 Companies with SOL Treasuries - Webopedia^[8] The initiative highlights Solana's competitive edge in the DeFi space. With 81% of decentralized exchange (DEX) transactions processed on the network in 2025, Solana has outpaced Ethereum in transaction volume and user activity Solana Scalability Drives DeFi Growth and Blockchain Adoption^[10]. Institutional trust has grown alongside infrastructure advancements, such as Franklin Templeton's on-chain U.S. Government Money Fund and the Solana Mobile initiative, which has distributed 150,000 smartphones with embedded blockchain capabilities. These developments reinforce Solana's appeal as a scalable, institutional-grade platform Solana Scalability Drives DeFi Growth and Blockchain Adoption^[10].

Solana DeFi Tops $2 Billion in Value Locked for First Time^[5] While the partnership signals progress, challenges remain. Network stability and security concerns persist, particularly after past outages. Additionally, regulatory clarity for corporate crypto holdings lags behind Bitcoin's established framework, complicating accounting and compliance for public firms. However, the rapid adoption of Solana treasuries suggests companies are prioritizing growth and yield over immediate regulatory hurdles 8 Companies with SOL Treasuries - Webopedia^[8].

Solana’s Stablecoin Surge: Can It Challenge Ethereum’s …^[12] The collaboration between VisionSys and Marinade underscores a paradigm shift in corporate treasury strategies. By combining AI-driven analytics with Solana's DeFi infrastructure, the partnership exemplifies how public companies are redefining asset management in the blockchain era. As the Solana ecosystem matures, its ability to sustain high TVL, institutional adoption, and innovation will determine its long-term impact on the DeFi landscape.