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Anthony Pompliano, one of crypto\u2019s most recognizable names, is reportedly preparing to take the helm of a new public company with a singular mission: buying Bitcoin.<\/p>\n
Pompliano, known for his influential podcast and massive following on X, is expected to become CEO of ProCapBTC, a new entity planning to raise $750 million to purchase Bitcoin (BTC) directly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The company aims to go public through a merger with Columbus Circle Capital 1, a special purpose acquisition company backed by investment firm Cohen & Company, according to Financial Times <\/em>reporting<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The deal would mark one of the largest recent crypto-focused capital raises, part of a broader resurgence of interest in digital assets in public markets.\u00a0<\/p>\n The deal would mark one of the largest recent crypto-focused capital raises and is part of a broader resurgence of interest in digital assets in public markets. According to people familiar with the talks, ProCapBTC would seek $500 million in equity and $250 million in convertible debt as part of the merger.<\/p>\n If finalized, the move would position the company as a major institutional Bitcoin buyer, following in the footsteps of MicroStrategy\u2019s Michael Saylor and Japan\u2019s Metaplanet.<\/p>\nPompliano\u2019s Bitcoin initiative\u00a0<\/h2>\n