Sonic Labs Proposes $150M Token Issuance for U.S. Market Expansion

Sonic Labs has unveiled a governance proposal seeking community approval for a $150 million token issuance to fund its ambitious entry into U.S. capital markets. The plan, published on August 20, outlines a multi-pronged strategy including the formation of Sonic USA, the launch of a U.S.-listed ETF, and a NASDAQ PIPE transaction.

The initiative aims to establish regulatory-compliant institutional pathways, with Sonic USA focusing on partnerships and compliance. An ETF WOULD provide traditional investors with regulated exposure to Sonic's ecosystem, while the PIPE transaction targets strategic capital from public markets.

This represents one of Sonic Labs' most significant governance-led funding efforts to date. Approval would mark a major step in bridging decentralized finance with traditional capital markets, potentially creating new liquidity channels and institutional adoption benchmarks.