The cryptocurrency exchange LBank is reportedly planning to go public in the United States and has invited some full-time employees to register their personal information in order to grant them 250 shares of original stock. However, Chinese employees have been excluded from this offer. (Background: Despite a loss of 280 million over six months, Gemini hopes to raise funds through an IPO to 'pay off debts') (Additional background: Peter Thiel's exchange Bullish has applied to list on the New York Stock Exchange with the stock code BLSH and is among the top five exchanges globally by Bitcoin trading volume.) As U.S. regulations loosen, more and more cryptocurrency exchanges are seeking to list on U.S. stock markets. According to cryptocurrency KOL @_FORAB, multiple sources have indicated today (19th) that the cryptocurrency exchange LBank is currently planning to go public in the U.S. and has invited some full-time employees to register their personal information to grant them 250 shares of original stock. However, Chinese employees are excluded: According to multiple sources, a second or third-tier exchange has launched plans to go public in the U.S. All invited employees who will receive 250 shares of original stock have been notified to register their passport and identity information, but due to regulatory issues, passports from mainland China are not included in the invitation. This requirement is similar to another cryptocurrency company planning to go public in the U.S., where employees holding Chinese passports cannot obtain original shares. Source: @_FORAB What is LBank? LBank was established in 2015 and is headquartered in Hong Kong. It provides spot and derivative trading services for over 800 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, and has more than 12 million users across over 210 countries and regions. At the same time, as compliance trends become increasingly evident, LBank currently holds compliance licenses such as the U.S. NFA/MSB and Canada's MSB. On CoinMarketCap, LBank currently ranks 17th among all CEXs. Additionally, rumors regarding LBank's plans to go public in the U.S. have not yet been officially confirmed. Exchanges lining up for listing Since 2025, more and more cryptocurrency exchanges have been seeking to go public in the U.S. Currently, Bullish has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and other exchanges waiting in line include Gemini, founded by the Winklevoss brothers, and Kraken, which plans to list in the first quarter of 2026. Analysts indicate that once this batch of companies completes their listings, it may amplify the indicator effect of the 'crypto sector' in U.S. stocks and attract more institutional funds for allocation. Related reports Q2 report of the crypto market: Bitcoin hits new highs, Circle IPO listed, DEX trading surges... Seven major highlights of the industry at a glance NotebookLM launches 'Selected Notes' AI organized: 50 major listed companies' financial reports, life advice from Harvard professors, The Economist's annual report… Musk makes a big move! Tesla releases a new model 'Model Y L', targeting six-seat family vehicles to launch this fall. "LBank exchange reportedly starts plan to go public in the U.S., invited full-time employees will receive 250 shares of original stock, Chinese employees are excluded" This article was first published in BlockTempo (the most influential blockchain news media).