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Expected Closing
The transaction is scheduled to close, subject to customary closing conditions.
Offering Priced
Bakkt announces the pricing of the $48.125 million registered direct offering to a single investor.
Market Reaction
Investors express concerns over shareholder dilution and related-party nature.
Acquisition Announcement
Nakamoto Inc. announces the $107.3M all-stock deal for BTC Inc. and UTXO.
SEC Filing
Nakamoto Inc. files Form 8-K detailing the entry into a material definitive agreement.
Shelf Registration Effective
The SEC declares Bakkt's Form S-3 shelf registration statement effective, enabling future capital raises.
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