IPO

Securitize Names Ex‑SEC Official Brett Redfearn President Ahead of IPO

Brett Redfearn, a former SEC official, has joined Securitize as president to help build regulated infrastructure for tokenized assets as the firm prepares for an IPO. His regulatory experience is expected to strengthen compliance and investor confidence.

Europe's First Fully On-Chain IPO to List on France's Lise Exchange April 9

France’s Lise Lightning Stock Exchange will list aerospace supplier ST Group on April 9 in what regulators and market participants are calling Europe’s first fully on‑chain IPO under the EU DLT pilot regime.

Published at 2026-04-02 13:00:17
Robinhood Stock Falls as SpaceX IPO Allocation Goes to E*TRADE, Analyst Downgrade Hits

Robinhood shares slid to $66.02, now more than 50% below this year’s high after a double setback: a SpaceX IPO allocation reportedly went to E*TRADE and the stock was hit by an analyst downgrade. The combination intensified selling pressure on the retail brokerage.

Published at 2026-03-31 13:45:10
OKX Delays U.S. IPO Citing Weak Crypto Listings and Investor Pain

OKX announced on March 26, 2026 that it will not rush a U.S. IPO, saying a run of poorly performing crypto listings has damaged investor returns and undermined market confidence. The exchange signaled it will wait for healthier listing performance before pursuing a U.S. public offering.

Published at 2026-03-26 20:01:11
Ledger Confirms $50M Secondary Share Sale, Keeps IPO Option Open

Ledger has confirmed a $50 million secondary share sale in Q4 led by CEO Pascal Gauthier and says a future IPO remains on the table. The deal provides liquidity to shareholders while signalling executive confidence in the business.

Ledger hires ex-Circle executive as CFO to lead IPO push

Ledger has appointed a former Circle executive as its new CFO to accelerate a U.S. expansion and prepare for a potential public offering. The hire is part of a broader effort to strengthen leadership and IPO readiness.

Published at 2026-03-20 14:00:13
Kraken Halts Multibillion IPO Amid Tough Market Conditions

Kraken’s parent company has paused plans for a multibillion-dollar IPO after submitting a draft S-1 to the SEC in November. The move reflects weak investor appetite and challenging broader market and regulatory conditions.

Published at 2026-03-18 15:31:01
Abra to Go Public via SPAC Merger with New Providence Acquisition Corp III

Crypto wealth platform Abra said Monday it will go public through a merger with blank-check firm New Providence Acquisition Corp III, tapping renewed investor interest in digital asset companies. The move is meant to provide Abra with public-market capital to scale its wealth management services.

Published at 2026-03-16 11:45:19
Crypto Platform Lets Retail Buy IPO Shares at Wall Street Insider Prices

A crypto platform is offering retail investors access to IPO allocations at the original offering price normally reserved for institutions. The move aims to close the gap between institutional and retail access to early-stage public deals.

Published at 2026-03-05 12:45:46
PayPay, 40% Owner of Binance Japan, Targets $1.1B Nasdaq IPO

SoftBank-backed PayPay is preparing a Nasdaq listing and aims to raise about $1.1 billion while pursuing a valuation above $10 billion. The payments firm’s roughly 40% stake in Binance Japan underscores its crypto-linked footprint.

Published at 2026-03-02 22:47:19