{"id":13084,"date":"2025-06-14T16:38:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T14:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wsj-crypto.com\/?p=13084"},"modified":"2025-06-14T16:38:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T14:38:49","slug":"crypto-ipos-experience-a-boom-as-the-industry-evolves-according-to-mexc-coo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wsj-crypto.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/14\/crypto-ipos-experience-a-boom-as-the-industry-evolves-according-to-mexc-coo\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto IPOs Experience a Boom as the Industry Evolves, According to MEXC COO"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The once-untamed realm of digital assets has transformed into a domain characterized by organized governance, scrutinized financials, and scalable revenue structures.<\/p>\n

Exchanges that initially began as weekend ventures now resemble conventional financial entities, complete with compliance divisions, investor relations teams, and long-term capital strategies. \u201cWe are now prepared for an IPO,\u201d MEXC chief operating officer (COO) Tracy Jin remarked to Cointelegraph.<\/p>\n

On June 5, Circle, the issuer of the USDC\u00a0(USDC<\/a>)\u00a0stablecoin,\u00a0secured $1.1 billion<\/a> in its public unveiling, surpassing forecasts and achieving a\u00a0record-breaking 167% increase<\/a> on its inaugural trading day.<\/p>\n

On June 6, Gemini, the exchange established by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, also\u00a0submitted a confidential application for a US listing<\/a>, soon followed by a similar submission from Bullish<\/a>, the digital asset exchange supported by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, on June 10.<\/p>\n

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\u201cEnhanced market sentiment is the foundation of a successful launch,\u201d Jin stated, highlighting the influx of capital into spot Bitcoin (BTC<\/a>) and Ether (ETH<\/a>) ETFs in the US as a driving force. The bullish market landscape has driven valuations upward and created a wealth effect for early investors, opening the IPO window<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Related: <\/strong><\/em>Tether CEO dismisses IPO, claims $515B valuation is \u2019somewhat pessimistic\u2019<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Regulatory clarity enhances IPO excitement<\/h2>\n

However, sentiment alone isn\u2019t propelling the trend. According to Jin, the long-awaited regulatory clarity is playing a pivotal role. Frameworks like Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)<\/a> in Europe and US ETF approvals have mitigated the risks for institutional investors.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor years, the uncertainty in jurisdictions such as the United States made public market investors hesitant,\u201d she observed. The new regulations may not be exhaustive, but they provide sufficient structure to validate listings in the eyes of Wall Street.<\/p>\n

MEXC’s COO is convinced the industry itself has significantly matured. \u201cCrypto is no longer an emerging industry operated from garages,\u201d Jin claimed. With reviewed financials, established governance, and sustainable revenue from custody, staking, and trading, crypto enterprises are now \u201cprepared for IPOs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Regarding which types of firms will lead this new IPO phase, Jin envisions infrastructure and fintech-adjacent companies at the forefront. Blockchain analytics, staking services, and secure custody providers will be among the prime contenders, along with stablecoin issuers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe momentum is sustainable, but it will be selective,\u201d she stated. \u201cFirms with clear, defensible business models that resemble tech or fintech more than a mere wager on token values will be the most prosperous.\u201d<\/p>\n

Related: <\/strong><\/em>Circle\u2019s NYSE introduction signals the start of crypto IPO season: Are Kraken, Gemini, and Bullish next?<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Asia poised for crypto growth<\/h2>\n

Asia may emerge as a center of activity. Jin highlighted Metaplanet\u2019s Bitcoin treasury initiative<\/a> as an indicator of increasing regional adoption. \u201cIt\u2019s no longer just a MicroStrategy narrative,\u201d she remarked, noting that worries about currency devaluation in Japan have made BTC an appealing hedge.<\/p>\n

She also foresees a future for crypto-linked financial innovation. Strategy\u2019s utilization of convertible notes<\/a> to provide yield with upside potential has established a precedent. \u201cI fully anticipate seeing a wave of structured products from prominent banks like Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan,\u201d Jin expressed.<\/p>\n

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This doesn\u2019t imply that institutions are prepared to hold crypto on their balance sheets en masse, but it is a step in that direction. Jin views these instruments as \u201ca model for mainstream acceptance\u201d that starts as a niche approach and progressively builds institutional confidence with the asset class.<\/p>\n

Magazine: <\/strong><\/em>China facing threats from US stablecoins, G7 urged to address Lazarus Group: Asia Express<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n