Abra to Go Public Through SPAC Merger Valuing Crypto Wealth Platform at $750 Million

Digital asset wealth management firm Abra Financial Holdings announced March 16 that it plans to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company New Providence Acquisition Corp. III, valuing the company at $750 million before new capital. Digital Asset Manager Abra Plans Nasdaq Debut via New Providence SPAC Merger The definitive agreement will … Read more

SEC Charges Abra With Unregistered Sales of Crypto Asset Securities

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed settled charges against Plutus Lending LLC, operating as Abra, for failing to register the offers and sales of its crypto asset lending product, Abra Earn. The SEC also accused Abra of operating as an unregistered investment company, further complicating the firm’s regulatory standing. SEC Targets Abra … Read more

New Jersey Regulators Urge Crypto Investors to Withdraw Funds From Abra

New Jersey’s Attorney General, the Division of Consumer Affairs, and the Bureau of Securities have urged investors to immediately withdraw funds from crypto platform Abra. This follows a multi-state investigation into the platform’s alleged violations of state securities laws. Affected investors will receive refunds, with crypto assets being converted to U.S. dollars. New Jersey Investors … Read more

Abra Acquires Valkyrie’s Tron and Zilliqa Trusts

According to a recent report, the cryptocurrency company Abra has acquired a collection of digital currency trusts from Valkyrie Investments. The transaction, which includes Valkyrie’s Tron and Zilliqa trusts, was reportedly concluded before Abra reached a settlement with state regulators. Valkyrie Sells Several Crypto Trusts to Abra At the end of June, Abra resolved licensing … Read more

Abra Launches Digital Assets Treasury Solutions Amid Rising Crypto Demand

Abra, a digital asset platform, has introduced Abra Treasury, providing customized digital asset treasury solutions. The service targets corporations, family offices, and non-profits. Abra Treasury, operated by Abra Capital Management LP, aims to offer an integrated suite of services including custody, trading, borrowing, and yield through separately managed accounts. Abra insists these solutions are tailored … Read more

Cryptocurrency Firm Abra Settles With 25 US States Over Licensing Violations

Financial authorities in 25 U.S. states have reached a settlement with the cryptocurrency investment platform Abra and its CEO Bill Barhydt for operating without proper licensing. This settlement mandates significant changes in how Abra conducts its operations within these states. Abra Reaches Settlement Over Unlicensed Operations, Agrees to Major Concessions According to a report from … Read more

Report Claims Visa and Mastercard Plan to Pause New Partnerships, Visa’s Head of Crypto Insists ‘Story Is Inaccurate’

According to a recent report from sources familiar with the matter, Mastercard and Visa, the credit card and payment services giants, are halting new partnerships with cryptocurrency firms. This news comes after the collapse of several cryptocurrency ventures that offered crypto debit cards and failed due to financial difficulties last year. After the report published, … Read more

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