Zeta Network Group, a company specializing in digital infrastructure and fintech, has raised $230.8 million through a private equity sale supported by
This capital raise comes during a period of significant market turbulence, including a recent rapid price drop caused by geopolitical issues. On October 10, Bitcoin’s value fell sharply from $125,000 to $102,000 amid concerns over a possible 100% tariff on China, according to
Patrick Ngan, Zeta’s chief investment officer, remarked that adopting SolvBTC supports the company’s objective to "strengthen financial resilience with a tool that merges Bitcoin’s scarcity and steady returns," as quoted by Cointelegraph. Ryan Chow, CEO of Solv Protocol, commented that public companies are transforming the way Bitcoin is used for productive purposes, noting the rapid institutional uptake of yield-focused Bitcoin strategies, as also mentioned by Cointelegraph. This trend reflects a broader movement in the crypto sector, where firms are seeking to generate returns from Bitcoin holdings rather than simply holding them.
Major players like BlackRock and Coinbase have also entered the Bitcoin yield market. BlackRock recently submitted an application for a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, which aims to deliver returns by selling covered call options on Bitcoin futures, as explained in a
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Industry analysts observe that Zeta’s tactics resemble those of Bitcoin-centric treasuries, which have accumulated BTC during market downturns. With public companies holding over 688,000 BTC as of the first quarter of 2025, institutional trust in Bitcoin’s value is becoming more established, according to Cointelegraph. Solv Protocol’s advancements, such as its Sharia-compliant yield offerings and multi-chain staking solutions, further highlight the evolution of Bitcoin-based finance, as noted by
Zeta’s latest deal represents a significant step in merging traditional finance with digital assets. By tokenizing Bitcoin through SolvBTC, the company is connecting blockchain infrastructure with regulated financial markets, as Chainwire pointed out. As Bitcoin’s total market value nears $1.65 trillion, the appetite for transparent, yield-generating structured products is expected to rise, according to Ecoinimist. Zeta’s achievements may pave the way for other Nasdaq-listed firms to incorporate Bitcoin into their financial strategies, Chainwire concluded.