Inside the $1.65B Solana Bet | Kyle Samani on Forward Industries & the Future of Finance

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Solana isn’t just about speed, it’s building Internet Capital Markets that could transform finance into a 24/7, on-chain system. In this Wealthion interview, Kyle Samani, Co-Founder of Multicoin Capital and Chairman of Forward Industries, joins Chris Perkins to explain why he raised $1.65 billion to pioneer the world’s first fully on-chain public company. He breaks down how tokenized equities, on-chain dividends, and Solana’s 8% staking yield could rival Wall Street’s traditional model. From meme coins as cultural stress tests to regulatory momentum and consolidation ahead, Kyle reveals why Solana may be the future of global markets.

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Chapters:

1:01 - The Biggest Raise in Crypto History?

1:25 - From Origins to Outperformance: Kyle’s Multicoin Story

2:33 - Solana Unpacked: Building the “Internet of Capital Markets”

5:49 - From Meme Coins to Market Giants: How Big Can It Get?

10:07 - Why Build a Solana Treasury Company Right Now

15:34 - Tokenized Equity: Timeline, Roadblocks, and Breakthroughs

16:50 - Foundation vs. Forward: Who’s Driving the Mission?

18:21 - ⭐️Wealthion Golden Nugget: Where Yield Comes From and How It Supercharges NAV

21:03 - Targets and Ambitions: SOL Holdings & Staking Revenues

21:38 - Yield Isn’t Free: Managing Risks in the Model

24:03 - Why Galaxy, Jump, and Multicoin Joined Forces

27:45 - Inside a $1.65 Billion Raise: How It Happened So Fast

28:13 - What Makes This Digital Asset Trust Different?

30:26 - M&A in Crypto: Rollups or a “Game of Thrones”?

31:37 - The Next 12–18 Months: Defining Success in the Market

32:28 - ETFs, Tokens, or Trusts: Which Vehicle Wins?

33:38 - Looking Ahead: Why the Next Decade in Crypto Looks Obvious

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