Austrian crypto exchange Bitpanda has rejected the idea of an IPO in the UK, citing a lack of liquidity in the country’s capital markets.
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August 26, 2025
Crypto exchange Bitpanda shoots down potential London IPO
The company’s backers include Peter Thiel and VC firm Hedosophia
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