Core Viewpoint - The US IPO market is experiencing heightened activity as companies prepare to go public, driven by stock markets nearing record highs and the resolution of previous delays due to the government shutdown [1]. Group 1: IPO Market Activity - The US IPO volume, excluding SPACs and closed-end funds, is expected to exceed $40 billion this year, with Medline Inc.'s IPO potentially raising $5.37 billion, marking it as the largest global debut [2]. - The anticipated IPO volume for 2025 is projected to be significantly higher than last year's figures, although still below the $100 billion levels seen in 2020 and 2021 [3]. - There is a notable increase in IPO pitch activity across various industries, with a more defined list of potential early-year debutants, enhancing the prospects for a strong start in 2026 [4]. Group 2: Companies Preparing for IPOs - A considerable number of companies are preparing for US listings, including Ethos Technologies Inc., Grayscale Investments Inc., and York Space Systems Inc., with many likely to target 2026 for their IPOs [5]. - Other companies considering IPOs but not yet publicly filed include Kraken and Alphonso Inc., along with Bill Ackman's closed-end fund and EquipmentShare [6]. Group 3: Market Sentiment and Predictions - Optimism exists for a strong start to the first quarter of 2026, as several companies transition from the fourth quarter, indicating a continued upward trend in IPO volumes [7]. - High-profile tech companies like SpaceX may influence the IPO landscape, with expectations that at least one or two will pursue public offerings [8]. - The performance of recent IPOs has been mixed, with some underperforming compared to the S&P 500 Index, which may affect investor sentiment towards upcoming IPOs [10]. Group 4: Investor Behavior and Pricing - IPO discounts are expected to remain at the higher end of recent ranges at the beginning of the year, leading to cautious investor behavior [11]. - There is a focus on accurate pricing of IPOs to meet investor expectations, as past performances have shown both significant successes and notable failures [12].

Congratulations to the @ADI_Foundation for the successful launch of @ADIChain_ and $ADI.We look forward to jointly building together the future of the MENA economy onchain.Built in Abu Dhabi.Designed for the world.Powered by ZKsync.ADI Chain (@ADIChain_):ADI Chain Mainnet and $ADI are now live.A new era of institutional blockchain starts today.From day one, $ADI is listed on @krakenfx, @kucoincom, and @cryptocom, and soon on @eToro, ensuring global accessibility and liquidity as the network scales.The token ...

The term 'RWA' is not commonly being used anymore, however, it's one of the most exciting verticals in the ecosystem.Stablecoins have taken the spotlight in 2025, arguably so, however, there's more than that.Today, @ADIChain_, built by @ADI_Foundation, will be going live on multiple exchanges.The reason that I find this one interesting is the connection between stablecoins and real estate, while being built in Abu Dhabi.On top of that, ADI is hosting the stablecoin infrastructure, which is the settlement la ...

Inveniam will acquire tokenisation platform Swarm Markets for an undisclosed amount. The deal will give professional and institutional investors — such as asset managers, private equity and credit firms, custodians and market makers — access to “scalable infrastructure for tokenised assets,” Philipp Pieper, co-founder of Swarm Markets, told DL News. “This acquisition brings together the two layers institutions have been missing: trusted, machine-readable data for private assets and a regulatory-compliant ...

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Wallet 0x9D1c deposited 5,748 $ETH($17.89M) into #Kraken ~50 minutes ago.On-chain tracking shows these $ETH originally came from the #EthereumFoundation.https://t.co/hoHhF3sNPE https://t.co/ZF3tRCUNuu ...

binance just got three separate abu dhabi licenses. exchange, clearing, broker-dealer. first crypto exchange with bank-level regulatory structure. mgx dropped $2b to lock it down. coinbase and kraken still begging for one license in the us. binance's broker-dealer entity goes live january 6. prime brokerage for hedge funds through compliant channels. bnb gets the institutional flow competitors can't touch. ...

@MidnightNtwrk Eligible Glacier Drop recipients will see $NIGHT credited to their Kraken accounts.Read about the Midnight airdrop eligibility details: https://t.co/cxWJpbi6rN ...

Overall fundraising amounts recovered, but few large outliers amount for most money raised in 2025:- Binance: $2B raise- Polymarket: $2B- Bullish: $1.1B IPO- Circle: $1.1B IPO- Kraken: $500M pre-IPO- Ripple: $500M- Tempo: $500M- Gemini: $425M IPO- pump. fun: $400m (no airdrop lol)- TON: $400m- World Liberty Financial: $300mWithout these, the fundraising scene looks much different compared to previous cycles.nairolf (@0xNairolf):is it just me or are there almost no vc raises in crypto anymore?a year ago we h ...