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Blockchain.com confidentially submits IPO filing with SEC

Latest NewsPublishedMay 21, 2026

The crypto services company began the US IPO process as companies across the digital asset sector weigh public market debuts.

Crypto services company Blockchain.com confidentially filed for a US initial public offering (IPO), becoming the latest digital asset player to pursue a public listing as crypto firms return to equity markets.

The company said it submitted a draft S-1 registration statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to a proposed offering of Class A ordinary shares. Pricing and the number of shares have not yet been determined.

According to Thursday's announcement, the proposed IPO remains subject to market conditions and SEC review. Confidential S-1 filings allow companies to begin the IPO process and receive regulatory feedback before publicly disclosing financial and offering details.

Founded in 2011, Blockchain.com said it has more than 95 million wallets, over 43 million verified users and has processed more than $1.1 trillion in crypto transactions. The company offers consumer trading and wallet services alongside institutional products.

The filing follows several expansion efforts this year, including a deeper push into African markets and the launch of perpetual futures trading through its self-custodial wallet via the Hyperliquid protocol.

Crypto IPO plans shift with market conditions

Several major crypto companies have explored public listings over the past year, though some plans have shifted alongside changing market conditions.

Crypto trading platform Backpack Exchange said in February that it plans to move toward a potential US IPO, with its forthcoming Backpack token structured to unlock in stages ahead of a public listing. The company said some token holders may eventually be able to exchange staked tokens for company equity.

In January, digital asset custodian Copper was reported to be weighing a potential IPO. However, reports this week suggest the company is now be exploring a sale instead of pursuing a listing.

Kraken, one of the largest private crypto exchanges and a long-rumored IPO candidate, saw its public listing plans fluctuate over the past year. Parent company Payward confidentially filed for a US IPO in November 2025 before reports in March suggested the company had paused its plans amid weaker crypto market conditions.

Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi later said in April that the company was still pursuing a public listing, though it was reported in May that the debut could be delayed until 2027 following a round of layoffs at the company.

While crypto companies continue to weigh, delay or cancel public listings, BitGo completed one of the largest crypto IPOs of 2026 in January, pricing shares at $18 and raising about $213 million in its NYSE debut at a valuation exceeding $2 billion.

Since launch, the stock has fallen about 57% to around $7.66 per share amid the broader downturn in crypto markets, according to Google Finance data.

Source: Google Finance

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