Crypto IPO Surge Ahead: Pantera Capital CEO Predicts Major Blockchain Shift

• Pantera Capital’s CEO predicts a wave of crypto IPOs as the U.S. regulatory climate improves.
• SEC rollback and new OCC guidance are unlocking crypto sector growth opportunities.
• Pantera-backed projects like Figure are driving blockchain adoption in traditional markets.

Head of Pantera Capital Dan Morehead, in an interview, revealed that many crypto companies are preparing for public offerings. In the next few months, both Circle and Figure will prepare for their IPOs. This is a significant change for blockchain activity in the United States, as the rules surrounding the industry become friendlier rather than stricter.

Morehead believes the change resulted from recent policy updates. The SEC’s decision to withdraw Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 is an example of this kind of change. New rules from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) now make it easier for banks to interact directly with blockchain. With these changes, new opportunities are becoming available in the sector.

The Next Big Wave in Crypto IPOs

Investor interest in crypto-related companies on U.S. capital markets is on the rise. Companies like MicroStrategy serve as prime examples of this growing trend. The increasing attention toward blockchain investments signals sustained momentum, suggesting that this is more than just a temporary spike in interest.

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Pantera Capital’s CEO believes that there will be multiple crypto company IPOs in the upcoming 6 months. In his view, several companies had the chance to go public in the past, but current regulations make it much easier. This approach is expected to inspire other companies.

Another important reason is the increase in real-world assets being used on blockchain. He pointed out projects under Pantera Capital, such as Ondo Finance and Figure. Figure has completed $40 billion in mortgage deals through blockchain, helping to decrease transaction friction by more than 100 basis points. This new approach makes blockchain even more attractive for established markets.

Regulations Reignite U.S. Blockchain Potential

Morehead stressed that clearer regulations would help lead to further progress. Uncertainty in the U.S. had caused some companies to look for alternatives outside the country. Because of their favorable policies, Singapore and the UAE started attracting more attention. 

The company is having meetings with representatives and regulators in Washington. Morehead pointed out that the firm attends industry think tank sessions. Such organizations ultimately recommend blockchain-related policies to the authorities. The firm’s involvement is key in ensuring that blockchain innovation continues to thrive within the United States, rather than shifting abroad.

With increased blockchain development in the U.S., Morehead predicts that companies operating abroad may move their operations back to the U.S. This marks a change from earlier years when the U.S. made it hard for blockchain businesses to do business.