SUI Group Shifts to Operating Business Model with $450M Raise and Protocol Privacy Launch

TLDR: Sui Group raised $450M in PIPE funding to increase holdings from 3% to 5% of SUI’s circulating supply. SuiUSDE stablecoin directs 90% of fees to buy SUI tokens or fund Sui-native DeFi ecosystem projects. Protocol-level privacy using ZK-proofs hides transaction details while maintaining regulatory compliance. Institutional inflows reached $5.7M weekly as Sui positions itself as bank-friendly blockchain infrastructure. Nasdaq-listed Sui Group Holdings has announced a fundamental shift from a foundation-backed digital asset treasury to an operating business model focused on accumulating SUI and generating recurring yield. The company currently holds approximately 108 million SUI tokens, valued at roughly $160 million and representing about 3% of the circulating supply. Sui Group aims to increase its holdings to 5% of the float through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Sui Group Raises Capital and Launches Yield-Bearing Stablecoin The company secured approximately $450 million through a private investment in public equity (PIPE) transaction. Galaxy Digital serves as the custodian for these digital assets. According to @martypartymusic, Sui Group is launching SuiUSDE, a yield-bearing stablecoin developed in collaboration with the Sui Foundation and Ethena. The stablecoin structure directs 90% of generated fees back to Sui Group and the foundation. SUI News: Nasdaq-listed Sui Group Holdings is shifting from a foundation-backed digital asset treasury to an operating business that accumulates $SUI and generates recurring yield. The company holds ~108 million SUI (~$160M, ~3% of circulating supply) and aims to increase to 5%… — MartyParty (@martypartymusic) January 25, 2026 These funds will be used to purchase SUI tokens or support Sui-native decentralized finance protocols. Additionally, Sui Group has established a revenue-sharing agreement with Bluefin DEX. The firm targets an effective yield of approximately 6% from its operations. Management has already r...