Avalanche Foundation Negotiates $1 Billion Crypto Asset Reserve with Hivemind and Dragonfly Capital

Avalanche Foundation is negotiating two U.S. digital asset treasuries to raise $1 billion for discounted AVAX purchases via a Nasdaq-listed vehicle and a Dragonfly SPAC, according to the Financial Times; Anthony Scaramucci advises.

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Summary

Avalanche Foundation is in talks to set up two U.S.-based “digital asset treasury” companies to raise $1 billion to buy discounted AVAX, according to the Financial Times. One vehicle, led by Hivemind Capital, seeks up to $500 million through a Nasdaq-listed firm with Anthony Scaramucci advising. A second initiative is a $500 million SPAC launched by Dragonfly Capital. The structure would allow discounted AVAX purchases and provide the foundation with significant capital via U.S. investment vehicles.

Terms & Concepts
  • AVAX: The native cryptocurrency of the Avalanche blockchain, used for transaction fees, staking, and securing the network.
  • Digital asset treasury: A dedicated vehicle set up to acquire and manage digital assets for treasury purposes, supporting funding, liquidity, or ecosystem initiatives.