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Blockchain Investment Firm Coinsilium to Delay IPO

Blockchain-focused investment company Coinsilium has reportedly delayed its initial public offering.

Updated Sep 11, 2021, 11:51 a.m. Published Sep 9, 2015, 7:32 p.m.
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Blockchain-focused investment company Coinsilium is reportedly delaying its initial public offering.

According to Reuters, representatives of Coinsilium declined to comment on specifics. However, one representative told the news service that the company was exploring "alternatives" to listing its stock on AIM, a sub-market of the London Stock Exchange geared toward smaller firms.

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The company, which invests in blockchain startups, announced plans in July to list on AIM. At the time, Coinsilium declared its intention to list under the ticker 'COIN'.

The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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