The race for crypto legitimacy just hit a higher gear. Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered digital asset bank in the U.S., is reportedly hunting for a massive capital injection of $200–$400 million.
This isn't just about survival; it’s a pre-IPO war chest.
Sources indicate the firm is strategically positioning itself for a public listing as early as 2026 or 2027. With a previous valuation topping $3 billion and a cap table that features financial royalty like Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, Anchorage is signaling that the bridge between traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto is finished—now they are widening the lanes.
Why This Matters:
While retail investors watch charts, institutions watch infrastructure. Anchorage is aggressively expanding beyond simple custody. Their roadmap includes:
Wealth Management: Institutional-grade tools for high-net-worth players.
Token Lifecycle Management: governing the full flow of digital assets.
Stablecoin Expansion: A partnership with Tether to launch a U.S. stablecoin (USAT), leveraging the new GENIUS Act.
This move mirrors a massive shift in the sector. With rival BitGo also eyeing an IPO and regulatory winds shifting for players like Circle and Ripple, the "Wild West" era is fading. The "Public Company" era is beginning.
When crypto banks start acting like Wall Street giants, adoption isn't a prediction anymore—it's a business plan.
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