Bitcoin-exchange Kraken is preparing for a private placement of securities in the valuation of the company at $ 4 billion

The well-known US cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is considering the possibility of a private placement of securities, reports Finance Magnates .

The company sent letters to the largest customers, which told about a new investment opportunity. In particular, Kraken users are invited to participate in an online survey before receiving additional information about private placement.

Representatives of Kraken emphasize that the stock exchange does not particularly need financing. However, given the bear market and "significant reserves", Kraken is considering various opportunities for new acquisitions.

$ 4 billion valuation

In letters to customers it is noted that the placement will be carried out with a company valuation of $ 4 billion. At the same time, the minimum amount of investment in Kraken shares is $ 100 thousand.

Kraken also intends to assess each investor for compliance with the criteria for participation in the placement. Interested users must respond to the Kraken offer before December 16th.

Founded in July 2011, the Kraken exchange is currently in 27th place in terms of trading volume:

Data: CoinMarketCap

Private placement involves the distribution of securities among a predetermined number of investors. In case of private placement, no public offer is made to buy securities to anyone.

As a rule, such an issue of securities is easier to organize, it causes less legal difficulties and practically does not require marketing costs. You also do not need to disclose financial and business information to an unlimited number of individuals, including competitors.

On the other hand, as a rule, private placement allows you to collect less money than public.

Earlier, BlockchainJournal reported that UnitedCorp sued Kraken , as well as Bitmain, Bitcoin.com, Roger Vera and others because of “Bitcoin Cash manipulations.”

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