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Grayscale Investments, a digital asset management firm, has filed a registration statement as part of its process to potentially go public on U.S. markets. This move signals a significant shift in the company's strategy and its expansion into the traditional stock market.
According to the Thursday filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Grayscale intends to list its Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol GRAY. The company stated that the initial share price would be determined “through a directed share program” to investors in its exchange-traded funds (ETFs) such as the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF and Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF.
The Form S-1 filing is a crucial step in the asset management company's transition to becoming a public entity, but it is not yet effective. Based on the SEC's historical approval timelines, it could take weeks or even months before the registration statement becomes effective and the company is ready to list its shares.
Grayscale's filing coincided with the SEC's anticipated return to normal operations after a 43-day government shutdown. While companies could still submit filings during the period of limited staff and capabilities at the agency, it was unlikely that the SEC could have moved forward with approvals of initial public offerings or investment vehicles like ETFs.
Grayscale's potential IPO faces significant regulatory hurdles, including thorough scrutiny by the SEC. However, it also presents a substantial opportunity for the company to raise capital and solidify its market position.
Furthermore, a successful IPO could lead to increased transparency and trust in Grayscale's products, potentially attracting more institutional investors.
Not every company with ties to crypto investments has declared that it will pursue an initial public offering for US markets. Ripple Labs reportedly said last week that the company has no plans to go public, despite no longer being burdened with an SEC lawsuit and having an estimated $1.3 billion in revenue for 2024. As of September, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken did not appear to have filed for an IPO.
Gemini, run by the Winklevoss twins, made its Nasdaq debut in September, about three weeks after submitting its Form S-1 to the SEC.
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