{"id":69016,"date":"2026-01-23T15:40:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T15:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=69016"},"modified":"2026-01-23T15:40:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T15:40:47","slug":"ledger-reportedly-eyes-us-ipo-as-crypto-hacks-drive-wallet-demand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=69016","title":{"rendered":"Ledger Reportedly Eyes US IPO as Crypto Hacks Drive Wallet Demand"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Crypto allows anyone to self-custody. That is, you can buy or mine Bitcoin or any other crypto asset, and move it to a secure, offline non-custodial wallet. Over the years, Ledger has emerged as a popular hardware wallet allowing thousands if not millions of crypto holders to secure their assets.<\/p>\n<p>As more people take charge of their assets, not only is their confidence in the space improve, but they stay secure. In 2025, billions were lost when hackers struck centralized exchanges, stealing parked crypto assets, including the <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">next cryptos to explode<\/a>. In 2025, Bybit ended up losing over $1.5Bn of crypto assets to hackers allegedly sponsored by North Korea.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"'Worst hack in history' as $1.5bn in cryptocurrency stolen\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/71HTr8PJAvY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Considering the role played by cold wallet providers in crypto security, it is not surprising that the planned Ledger IPO in New York is drawing attention.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/new-coinbase-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">15+ Upcoming Coinbase Listings to Watch in 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Why The Ledger IPO Matters<\/h2>\n<p>According to <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/380bde8c-9952-4302-83be-e0440855b8ff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">sources<\/a>, Ledger is preparing for a US IPO following a record-breaking year. A successful listing could value Ledger at over $4Bn, more than double its 2023 valuation. Reports indicate the company has officially hired Goldman Sachs, Barclays, and Jefferies to explore a New York listing. This pivot to the US is strategic, aligning with Donald Trump\u2019s pledge to turn the country into a global crypto hub.<\/p>\n<p>While Europe has the MiCA framework, the US regulatory environment has become friendlier following the approval of the GENIUS Act in July 2025. Moreover, there has been a welcome shift in SEC policy toward crypto infrastructure, a sector in which Ledger plays a pivotal role.<\/p>\n<p>Although Ledger has not yet publicly filed a Form S-1, the reported hiring of major investment banks is a huge milestone. Typically, this phase occurs roughly six months before an official filing. In the meantime, Ledger is likely finalizing its financials after a year that saw revenue climb into the triple-digit millions.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the filing, Ledger is also subtly rebranding. The company is pivoting away from the term \u201chardware wallet\u201d in favor of being known as \u201csigners.\u201d The goal is to position Ledger not just as a storage provider, but as a critical piece of the \u201cInternet of Value.\u201d The Ledger Nano Gen5, released in 2025, reflects this shift by supporting staking and featuring enhanced biometrics.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Introducing Ledger Nano<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> Gen5.<\/p>\n<p>The newest addition to our family of touchscreen signers, alongside Ledger Flex<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> and Ledger Stax<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\">, <br \/>Ledger Nano<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/72x72\/2122.png\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> Gen5 is the most playful, personal, and accessible signer we\u2019ve ever built.<\/p>\n<p>Your first step into digital ownership, made\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZWH571TnRK\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/ZWH571TnRK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ledger (@Ledger) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Ledger\/status\/1981337404960362526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-meme-coins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">9+ Best Memecoin to Buy in 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Crypto Infrastructure Providers Choosing The US<\/h2>\n<p>The timing of this IPO is critical. After BitGo shares jumped on their first trading day, the message was clear: investors want exposure to crypto \u201cplumbing\u201d without the volatility of holding coins. Ledger fits this mold perfectly; it sells tools, not tokens.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-330427\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-23T144126.362.png\" alt=\"Ledger is preparing for a US IPO that will place its valuation above $4Bn, more than double its 2023 estimates\" width=\"1208\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-23T144126.362.png 1208w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-23T144126.362-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-23T144126.362-1024x410.png 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-23T144126.362-768x308.png 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-23T144126.362-50x20.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1208px) 100vw, 1208px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>(Source: <strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/finance\/quote\/BTGO:NYSE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Google Finance<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n<p>The industry is also maturing. While the previous administration was seen as hostile, utilizing \u201c<a class=\"general-link\" title=\"JD Vance Declares War on Anti-Crypto Bureaucracy at Bitcoin 2025\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/jd-vance-declares-war-on-anti-crypto-bureaucracy-at-bitcoin-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Operation Choke Point 2.0<\/a>\u201d to pressure the industry, the current political climate is far warmer. This shift has allowed assets like XRP and <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-solana-meme-coins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">top Solana meme coins<\/a>, for example, to thrive in a more stable regulatory environment.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Coinbase just joined the S&amp;P 500.<\/p>\n<p>If MSTR is added next quarter\u2014and continues issuing shares to buy bitcoin\u2014it could trigger a powerful feedback loop that accelerates hyperbitcoinization.<\/p>\n<p>Bitcoin is going to end up in everyone\u2019s portfolio, whether they know it or not. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nGt30y3U7W\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/nGt30y3U7W<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Joe Burnett, MSBA (@IIICapital) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IIICapital\/status\/1922638018256507319?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">May 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Ledger is also not just following the money; it is seeking a jurisdiction where it can comply with clear laws while being sheltered from \u201cregulation by enforcement.\u201d Following Coinbase\u2019s inclusion in major indices like the S&amp;P 500, Wall Street now has a standardized framework to value crypto firms, making it easier for Ledger to justify its $4Bn valuation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-crypto-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><strong>16+ New and Upcoming Binance Listings in 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/report\/state-of-crypto-q4-2025\/%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">99Bitcoins\u2019 Q4 2025 State of Crypto Market Report<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a class=\"\u201cgeneral-link\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj%E2%80%9D\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"\u201ctrue\u201d\">Follow 99Bitcoins on <\/span><\/a><a class=\"\u201cgeneral-link\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/99BitcoinsHQ%E2%80%9D\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\">X<\/a> For the Latest Market Updates and Subscribe on <a class=\"\u201cgeneral-link\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@99bitcoins%E2%80%9D\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\">YouTube<\/a> For Daily Expert Market Analysis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/ledger-us-ipo-hardware-wallets\/\">Ledger Reportedly Eyes US IPO as Crypto Hacks Drive Wallet Demand<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crypto allows anyone to self-custody. That is, you can buy or mine Bitcoin or any other crypto asset, and move it to a secure, offline non-custodial wallet. Over the years, Ledger has emerged as a popular hardware wallet allowing thousands if not millions of crypto holders to secure their assets. 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