Digital Asset company ReserveOne pursues a $1 billion funding round through a SPAC IPO, with a treasury primarily comprising Bitcoin.
In a groundbreaking move, ReserveOne, a newly established digital asset management firm, has announced plans to go public through a merger with M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp (MBAV) in a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) deal worth $1 billion. The merger is expected to list ReserveOne on Nasdaq under the ticker "RONE" by Q4 2025[1][4].
The strategic plan for ReserveOne focuses on offering institutional investors, family offices, and public market investors a regulated, transparent, and yield-focused way to invest in digital assets, addressing the growing demand for institutional-grade crypto asset management[1][2][3].
The SPAC deal consists of $297.7 million in SPAC trust funds plus $750 million in PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) commitments from prominent crypto industry firms such as Galaxy Digital, Kraken, Pantera Capital, Blockchain.com, and CC Capital[1][4]. This substantial capital foundation will enable ReserveOne to execute its strategy effectively.
ReserveOne's disciplined, yield-focused strategy aims to generate returns primarily through institutional staking and lending strategies applied to a diversified portfolio anchored by bitcoin (BTC) alongside ethereum (ETH), solana (SOL), and other selected digital assets[1][2]. The firm aspires to redefine access to the digital economy by delivering a publicly traded digital reserve that offers transparency, trust, and durability for long-term institutional investors, fiduciaries, and wealth allocators[3].
The company will be professionally governed with compliance readiness, reflecting a risk-aware asset allocation approach designed not for speculation but strategic stewardship of digital assets[3]. Coinbase will provide custody services for ReserveOne’s secured bitcoin holdings, underscoring a commitment to security and institutional-grade controls[1].
Leading the firm is CEO Jaime Leverton, the former CEO of Hut 8 (a leading crypto mining company), and Sebastian Bea, ex-head of Coinbase Asset Management, serves as president[1][2]. Notable board members include Reeve Collins (Tether co-founder), Wilbur Ross (former U.S. Commerce Secretary), and John D’Agostino of Coinbase, lending significant expertise and industry credibility[1].
ReserveOne's commitment to innovation and inclusion is evident, as the company aims to build a more resilient and transparent market for digital assets[2]. In a statement, Jaime Leverton reinforced ReserveOne's commitment to responsible innovation, financial inclusion, and the development of a more resilient, transparent market for digital assets[2].
The firm's goal is to hold and manage a diverse basket of cryptocurrencies, anchored with Bitcoin and including Ethereum, Solana, and others, aimed at balancing growth potential with risk mitigation[1][3]. With a focus on transparency, regulatory compliance, and institutional backing, ReserveOne is poised to set a new standard for regulated crypto investing.
- In line with its strategic focus, ReserveOne intends to leverage its initial public offering to penetrate the news of finance and technology sectors, providing institutional investors with a regulated and transparent avenue for investing in the digital asset market.
- The successful execution of ReserveOne's SPAC deal will not only place the company in the realm of finance and technology news but also attract funding from prominent crypto industry firms, thereby enabling technology-driven investment strategies in digital assets.
