Wu Says learned that digital infrastructure and Bitcoin mining firm Ionic Digital announced that its Form S-1 registration statement has been declared effective by the U.S. SEC. It is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on July 28 under the ticker symbol IOND. This is a direct listing; the company will not issue new shares, and it will not receive proceeds from existing shareholders’ share sales. Ionic Digital took over relevant Bitcoin mining assets through Celsius’ bankruptcy reorganization, and previously issued shares to Celsius creditors. The company completed a private placement financing totaling $400 million in June.

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OI_Observer
· 7h ago
Getting the assets through Celsius should be relatively low cost.
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NFTMemeWholesale
· 8h ago
Go for it, IOND!
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ParityChecker
· 11h ago
Actually, going public directly is an exit route for existing shareholders, especially for Celsius creditors, who can realize cash by selling shares. But whether the market buys it will depend on the valuation and the price of Bitcoin. A private placement valuation of $400 million is the key; if it’s too high, the stock could fall right at the open. Consider watching the performance on July 28th, the first day.
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AddressVerifier
· 11h ago
From Celsius bankruptcy to going public, the on-chain assets ultimately found an exit. Getting equity shares is also a form of compensation for creditors.
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PhishBlockBrowser
· 11h ago
Private placement of $400 million indicates that institutions are bullish. But the mining sector is highly volatile, so you need to be cautious when entering the market.
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MeanReversionist
· 11h ago
Mining companies can go public directly through SEC approval, indicating they’ve done a good job on compliance. However, the Bitcoin mining industry is heavily affected by the coin’s price, and risks are still significant when you factor in electricity costs and halving cycles. Investors need to be prepared for long-term holding.
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