On July 24, Unchained reported that Joe McCann, the founder and CEO of the crypto hedge fund Asymmetric Financial, has been appointed as the CEO of Accelerate, a newly launched Solana treasury firm. Accelerate aims to secure up to $1.51 billion in funding through a diversified capital raise, including $800 million via PIPE, $358.8 million through a SPAC, $250 million in convertible bonds, and $103.2 million from SPAC warrants. Upon successful capital acquisition, Accelerate intends to establish a robust Solana treasury infrastructure, positioning itself as a dominant player in the SOL treasury management sector. This strategic move underscores growing institutional interest in Solana’s ecosystem and highlights the increasing sophistication of crypto treasury operations.