Consensys Taps JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs for IPO Plans

Consensys, the company that created the well-known MetaMask wallet, is getting ready to go public. This move could become one of the biggest crypto-related listings in recent years, showing that investor interest in blockchain companies is making a strong comeback. 

As reported by Axios, the Ethereum-focused firm has brought in JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to help with its IPO plans. The timing shows that confidence in digital assets is returning after a long stretch of strict regulations and uncertainty. 

Consensys, founded by Ethereum Co-Founder Joseph Lubin, now joins Circle, Gemini, and Bullish in pursuing public listings this year. Circle went public in June with a $6.9 billion valuation, while Bullish listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in August.

Regulatory progress and strategic momentum

Earlier this year, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped its lawsuit against Consensys over MetaMask’s staking services. The case had accused the firm of acting as an unregistered broker. However, the SEC’s decision to dismiss it cleared a major hurdle for Consensys ahead of its potential listing. Consequently, the move also reflected a softer stance in U.S. crypto enforcement under the President Donald Trump administration.

Moreover, MetaMask has been on an innovation streak. Last month, CEO Joseph Lubin confirmed the wallet will soon launch its long-awaited MASK token. Additionally, MetaMask recently introduced perpetual futures trading and an incentive system for users. 

The company also hinted at integrating prediction markets through Polymarket. “These launches follow MetaMask’s recent confirmation that it will launch a token… as part of its broader strategy to open new ways for users to engage,” the firm said.

Beyond MetaMask, Consensys supports SharpLink, an Ethereum treasury management firm that plans to deploy $200 million into on-chain yield strategies. The funds will run through Linea, Consensys’ Layer 2 network designed to make Ethereum faster and cheaper.

Consensys’s IPO shows that big investors are regaining trust in the crypto market. It also puts MetaMask’s parent company among the leading players driving Ethereum’s next growth phase.

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