2026-01-14 07:33:17

The European crypto exchange Bitpanda, backed by venture investor Peter Thiel, is reportedly targeting an IPO during the first half of 2026. This move signals growing confidence in the regulated crypto trading space, as established platforms pursue public markets to scale operations and enhance institutional credibility.

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AirdropHunterZhang

· 5h ago

Is Bitpanda going public? Sounds good, but it really depends on whether they can survive until 2026. These days, exchanges going bankrupt and scamming users happen as frequently as harvesting leeks.

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TeaTimeTrader

· 5h ago

Bitpanda going public? Sure, as long as Peter Thiel is at the helm, it should be fine. I just wonder if retail investors will be able to get on board.

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GateUser-26d7f434

· 5h ago

Is Bitpanda going public? In the first half of 2026... Hmm, I'm still a bit surprised that Thiel is investing in this. I didn't expect Europe to be so proactive. But on the other hand, the institutions are really starting to recognize this, which is quite interesting.

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NeonCollector

· 6h ago

Is Bitpanda going public? Projects invested in by Peter Thiel are indeed different. It seems traditional finance is also starting to seriously embrace the crypto world.

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GateUser-2fce706c

· 6h ago

Opportunities like this don't come often, everyone. The Bitpanda IPO has been anticipated for a while. I mentioned three years ago that Europe's compliant track has a first-mover advantage, and now it's finally coming true. Top investors like Peter Thiel are already making moves. What are you waiting for? Time waits for no one.

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DaoResearcher

· 6h ago

According to the governance framework outlined in the white paper, Bitpanda's recent IPO move actually reflects a deeper issue—the incompatibility between traditional financing mechanisms and on-chain governance incentives. It is worth noting that Peter Thiel's involvement itself hints at the limitations of this approach; I need to review their economic model in detail before commenting further.

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