As per ChainCatcher, 2025 saw crypto firms raise $3.4 billion via IPOs, with Circle and Bullish each securing over $1 billion. In 2026, the focus shifts to compliant infrastructure companies. Kraken filed its IPO application with the SEC in November 2025, aiming for a 2026 H1 listing with a $20 billion valuation. Consensys, parent of MetaMask and Infura, is preparing for a mid-2026 IPO with Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, targeting a $7 billion valuation. BitGo updated its SEC filing for a Q1 2026 listing at $1.75 billion valuation. Animoca Brands plans a NASDAQ listing via reverse merger with Currenc Group at $6 billion. Ledger, a French hardware wallet firm, is preparing a major funding round, while Bithumb aims for a late-2025 listing in South Korea.
2026 Crypto IPO Highlights: Kraken, Consensys, BitGo Lead the Charge
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SEC news in 2026 shows Kraken, Consensys, and BitGo leading crypto news with IPO plans. Kraken filed with the SEC in November 2025, targeting a $20 billion valuation. Consensys, parent of MetaMask, plans a mid-2026 IPO with $7 billion valuation. BitGo updated its SEC filing for a Q1 2026 listing at $1.75 billion. Animoca Brands aims for a $6 billion NASDAQ listing via reverse merger. Ledger and Bithumb also prepare for major moves.
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