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Coinbase IPO looking to be the first of its kind, setting its sights on an Initial Public Offering in 2020.

Coinbase is planning to make a grand entry in the space of publicly listed companies soon in the United States. Coinbase, the most celebrated start-up in the crypto universe, is all set to launch its IPO if it gets the final nod of approval from SEC. Launching an IPO would cement Coinbase’s foundation as well as re-establish the lawfulness of cryptocurrencies worldwide.

Coinbase’s decision to go public comes along the footsteps of Palantir, a data-focused firm which has also filed for an IPO almost in a clandestine manner. It was a Reuters report that propagated the likelihood of Coinbase making its public debut later this year or early 2021. According to the report, Coinbase has started working around the basics by recruiting investment banks and law firms to draw up formalities.

The whole world is watching to see if the Coinbase IPO will actually happen, but many industry analysts predict that it will occur something in late 2020 of this year.

Coinbase is valued at $8 billion and is one of the most pursued ventures in the cryptoscape. A Coinbase IPO would mean several things to the industry. We see the listing of this North American key player as a boost in public perception towards cryptocurrencies. We have already seen that cryptos have been looked down upon as an extremely volatile investment option, especially in a decentralized format. But it has not lost its hope in becoming a preferable option for placing funds vis-a-vis traditional, centralized financial marketplace. Coinbase’s popularity also shows no signs of slowing down because the brand Coinbase has registered more downloads compared to entertainment apps like Snapchat.

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Coinbase already boasts of some mind-boggling numbers drawn from its official website.

But market correctors like the SEC have always tried to suppress Bitcoin as a replacement citing the alleged risks associated with it. Even in the case of a Coinbase IPO, the only conspicuous obstacle to its materializing is the SEC. Yet for most of us, getting scared of investing in cryptocurrencies is water under the bridge in today’s day in age, now that people are more informed and educated.

Did you know that a post about Bitcoin appears every 3 seconds on social media? Yes! That’s how curiosity and popularity are setting in.

Some interesting crypto statistics

As of March 2020, there are 5,201 crypto assets and if you try to compare this figure with ancient history, you can see the difference!
Cryptomarket’s total market capitalization as on March 15th stands at $155 billion and we all know it is huge.
Blockchain start-ups have to date raised over $31 billion!
Coinbase is considered the most popular crypto trading app with more than 30 million users.

If these figures aren’t convincing enough then nothing is!

If Coinbase is sanctioned for its IPO bid, it is an indirect indication that SEC has given its nod about its acceptance of the giant’s clout in the crypto industry as well as the potential of the crypto world to be a game-changer.

If sources and reports from the New York Times are believed Coinbase might just take the direct listing route instead of a traditional IPO. This would mean that investors and employees can sell off their existing stake in Coinbase to the public instead of the company issuing new shares. Over the years, direct listing has become popular because it helps private companies raise funds for their future growth in a less obstructive manner. Also, the case of the underpricing of IPOs is calling off many deals on the table.

What a Coinbase IPO would mean for the crypto and DeFi community

For a company like Coinbase which already floats comfortably on rich reserves, a direct listing makes sense. It has already raised about $500 million as a private company in addition to its recent dealings of private financing valued of $300 million valued at $8 billion.

Coinbase is big and the best in the business. Its financials seem healthy with 2017 revenues pinned at around $1 billion because of the hype surrounding cryptocurrencies. But being a private company, its financial years for the next two consequent years remain a mystery.

As avid watchers of this space, we can patiently wait for its S-1 filing which will enable the investors to have a good look at the company’s performance over the years, raw financial figures, and its journey amidst the different phases of cryptocurrency existence.

We are witnessing several other tech start-ups and noted companies taking the public IPO route but it is only with time that we will know how many fared well and how many fell flat.

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David Bailey’s Nakamoto creates Bitcoin Treasury with KindlyMD

David Bailey’s Bitcoin Treasury comes to life

On August 14, 2025, KindlyMD, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAKA) finalized its merger with Nakamoto Holdings Inc., a Bitcoin-native holding company, marking a bold step toward establishing a publicly traded Bitcoin treasury vehicle. The combined entity, retaining the KindlyMD name, will trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker “NAKA,” with Nakamoto operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on Bitcoin financial services. The merger, backed by $540 million in private placement (PIPE) financing and an anticipated $200 million convertible note offering, aims to fund significant Bitcoin acquisitions and drive global adoption.

David Bailey, Nakamoto’s founder and the combined company’s CEO, envisions a future where Bitcoin anchors global capital markets. “Since my journey in Bitcoin began 13 years ago, I’ve believed it will become the most valuable asset in history,” Bailey stated. The company’s ambitious goal is to acquire one million Bitcoin, leveraging innovative financial strategies to integrate the cryptocurrency into corporate and government treasuries.Bailey revealed his plan in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, writing:

$762M Allocation to Acquire 6,400 BTC

The $762.5 million allocation, rounded up in Bailey’s statement, will be used to acquire roughly 6,400 BTC at current market prices of about $118,892 per coin. The purchase will be executed using a Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) strategy to minimize slippage and avoid market disruption, rather than a straight market buy.

Building a $1B Bitcoin Treasury

This move is part of Bailey’s broader $1 billion Bitcoin accumulation goal, allowing Nakamoto to join the ranks of major corporate holders like MicroStrategy and Metaplanet. Following its merger with Nasdaq-listed KindlyMD earlier this year, Nakamoto has gained access to significant capital resources, having previously secured $710 million to fuel its Bitcoin treasury expansion.

Expanding Influence in the Bitcoin Space

Bailey, who also co-founded Bitcoin Magazine’s parent company BTC Inc., has described his vision as building a “Bitcoin juggernaut” that will become one of the largest holders in the world. He also took to X recently to signal his plans to raise up to $200 million for a political action committee to advance Bitcoin’s interests in the United States.

Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Continue to Rise

Nakamoto’s purchase comes amid a surge in corporate Bitcoin acquisitions, with over 1.24 million BTC now held by public and private companies worldwide, showing Bitcoin’s growing presence in institutional portfolios.

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Coinbase DEX launches for the first time ever

Coinbase DEX has rolled out decentralized exchange (DEX) trading directly inside its app, giving users access to millions of onchain assets without leaving the platform. The launch is live for U.S. users outside New York State and runs on Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 network, Base.

The feature introduces an integrated self-custody wallet, letting traders buy, sell, and manage tokens from the same interface they already use. Moreover, Coinbase is covering all network fees at launch, removing one of the main barriers to decentralized trading.

Faster Access to Onchain Markets

With the new Coinbase DEX integration, users can trade tokens within moments of their creation on Base. The initial rollout includes Base-native assets from projects like Virtuals AI Agents, Reserve Protocol DTFs, SoSo Value Indices, Auki Labs, and Super Champs. Support for new assets will be added in batches to maintain stable performance.

Trades are routed through Coinbase DEX aggregators that scan platforms like Aerodrome and Uniswap to secure the best available prices. Market data and risk insights are pulled directly from onchain sources, with Coinbase blocking access to tokens flagged as malicious by third-party security partners.

“A new era of access, going from just 300 assets yesterday to millions before long.” -Coinbase

Expansion Beyond Base

Coinbase plans to expand DEX trading to more networks, starting with Solana, and eventually to more countries. This move combines centralized convenience with decentralized freedom, offering portfolio management, fiat integration, and instant access to emerging tokens.

The company is positioning the update as part of its “everything exchange” vision, aiming to merge traditional listings with rapid onchain access. For traders and builders, this could mean faster entry to markets and a larger audience from day one.

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Circle to Launch ARC Layer 1

USDC issuer Circle has announced plans to launch its own open Layer-1 blockchain, Arc, later this year. The network is designed specifically for stablecoin payments, foreign exchange, and capital markets, a move the company calls “the next era of stablecoin-native applications.” The announcement was made on August 12 through Circle’s official blog and X post:

Arc will be EVM-compatible and use USDC as its native gas token. This allows users to pay predictable, dollar-denominated transaction fees without holding volatile crypto assets. Other features include a built-in FX engine, deterministic sub-second settlement finality, and opt-in privacy controls.

Circle says Arc will be fully integrated across its platform and remain interoperable with the 24 blockchains already supporting USDC. The blockchain will run on Malachite, a high-performance consensus engine acquired from Informal Systems, and its core software will be released under an open-source license.

Based on their announcement, use cases for Arc range from cross-border payments and stablecoin FX markets to tokenized assets and on-chain credit systems. Circle aims to give developers and institutions a unified foundation to build stablecoin-powered applications at scale.

Arc will enter private testnet in the coming weeks, with a public testnet expected this fall and mainnet beta in 2026. As Circle put it, Arc is intended to be “the home for all forms of digital money and tokenized value,” bridging enterprise needs with the openness of public blockchain infrastructure.

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