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Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) with a target valuation of up to $2.22 billion. The company, now operating under the corporate name Gemini Space Station, Inc., announced the offering of 16.67 million shares of Class A common stock priced between $17 and $19 per share, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 2.5 million shares to cover over-allotments [1].

The IPO filing, made on September 2, 2025, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), highlights Gemini’s strategy to leverage reduced reporting requirements as an emerging growth company. This classification allows Gemini to exclude certain disclosures such as detailed financial reporting beyond two years and executive compensation discussions [3]. This streamlines its public market entry while complying with regulatory mandates.

The offering has drawn support from a strong consortium of financial institutions, with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Citigroup acting as lead bookrunners, alongside Morgan Stanley and Cantor. Additional bookrunners include Evercore ISI, Mizuho, Truist Securities, Cohen & Company Capital Markets, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Needham & Company, and Rosenblatt. Co-managers such as Academy Securities, AmeriVet Securities, and Roberts & Ryan are also part of the underwriting group [1].

Gemini expects to raise up to $317 million from the IPO, with potential net proceeds of $272.3 million at the midpoint of the offering range, which will be allocated toward general corporate purposes, including product development, administrative expenses, capital expenditures, and debt repayment [5]. The platform, which caters to both retail and institutional investors, reported total revenue of $142.2 million in 2024, although it also recorded a net loss of $158.5 million for the same period [5].

The move comes amid broader optimism in the crypto industry, with several digital asset platforms seeking public market listings. Circle Internet Group, which operates the second-largest stablecoin, USDC, raised $583 million in June 2025 through its IPO, indicating a growing appetite for crypto-related financial infrastructure. Gemini’s offering is positioned as a key indicator of investor confidence in the maturing crypto sector and the regulatory frameworks supporting it [4].

The IPO filing and subsequent market reaction will depend heavily on current investor sentiment and broader market conditions. With a regulatory environment that remains complex, Gemini’s ability to attract institutional and retail investors will be critical to the success of its offering. The platform’s focus on secure and accessible crypto trading, combined with its early regulatory foothold in the U.S. market, positions it as a significant player in the evolving digital asset landscape [1].

References:
[1] Gemini Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gemini-announces-launch-of-initial-public-offering-302543703.html)
[2] Gemini is now available anywhere | Google Cloud Blog (https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/hybrid-cloud/gemini-is-now-available-anywhere)
[3] Crypto Exchange Gemini Files S-1 For $317M IPO (https://cointelegraph.com/news/gemini-crypto-exchange-s1-ipo-nasdaq-2025)
[4] Gemini IPO Targets $2.22B Valuation – Will Winklevoss Pull It Off? (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gemini-ipo-targets-2-22b-155931570.html)
[5] Gemini Space Station Launches IPO (https://www.morningstar.com/news/dow-jones/202509026411/gemini-space-station-launches-ipo)