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Crypto Influencer Anthony Pompliano to Lead New Bitcoin Acquisition Firm

Published: June 13, 2025 — Financial Times reported by Reuters

Overview:

Anthony Pompliano, well-known crypto influencer, is set to become CEO of ProCapBTC, a public firm aiming to raise $750 million—$500 M in equity plus $250 M in convertible debt—via a merger with Columbus Circle Capital 1, a SPAC backed by Cohen & Company.

Key Details:

The initiative mirrors strategies by Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy and Japan’s Metaplanet.

The funding round could be officially announced as early as next week, though final terms are still being negotiated.

This is part of a broader surge in crypto-related IPOs in the U.S., following listings by Bullish, Gemini, and the strong debut of Circle