报道：加密货币平台Blockchain.com已就通过SPAC上市进行谈判

Core Insights - The cryptocurrency industry is experiencing a surge in public listings, with Blockchain.com negotiating a potential SPAC deal to go public in the U.S. [1][2] - Blockchain.com has seen significant fluctuations in its valuation due to market volatility, with a peak valuation of $14 billion in 2022 and a current valuation of $7 billion as of November 2023 [2] - The company is expanding its operations into several African countries, including Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa [3] Group 1 - Blockchain.com is in discussions for a potential SPAC transaction, having appointed Cohen & Company Capital Markets as an advisor [1] - The SPAC process allows companies to raise funds through an IPO and acquire a target company to achieve indirect listing within 18-24 months [1] - Other cryptocurrency companies, such as Circle, Bullish, and Gemini, have also gone public this year, with Kraken planning to list in early 2024 [2] Group 2 - Blockchain.com raised $300 million in March 2021, achieving a post-money valuation of $5.2 billion, which increased to $14 billion in subsequent funding rounds [2] - The company has appointed experienced executives, including Justin Evans as CFO and Mike Wilcox as COO, signaling readiness for a public listing [2] - Evans indicated that the exchange is taking necessary steps to become a public company, contingent on favorable market conditions [2]