Jefferies isn’t just another Wall Street bank—it’s a crypto deal-making titan**, quietly shaping the future of digital assets since backing Michael Saylor’s $BTC bet in 2019**. Now, it’s behind $150B+ in fintech & crypto deals—here’s how they did it:
Key Milestones
✅ 2019: Backed MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin treasury strategy (now worth $111B market cap)
✅ 2020: First major bank to hire a full-time crypto banker
✅ 2023:Advised Kraken’s $1.5B NinjaTrader acquisition
✅ FTX Collapse: Played a key role in bankruptcy recovery for creditors
Why It Matters
📌 Proved crypto’s legitimacy to Wall Street early
📌 Bridged TradFi & DeFiin high-stakes deals (Galaxy Digital, Bakkt SPAC, LMAX)
📌 Handled complex cases (FTX restructuring, mining sector fundraising)
What’s Next?
With crypto M&A heating up, Jefferies is positioned as a top-6 global dealmaker—blending traditional finance expertise with deep crypto knowledge.
"We’re not a 'crypto shop'—we’re a full-service bank that moves fast in digital assets."— *Jefferies exec*
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