Thesis*-Backed Fold Celebrates First Bitcoin Financial Services Listing on Nasdaq with Opening Bell Ceremony
Fold (NASDAQ: FLD), the leading Bitcoin rewards and payments platform, celebrated its public listing by ringing the Nasdaq Opening Bell at Times Square. The company, which began trading as $FLD on February 19th, 2025, represents a significant milestone in bringing Bitcoin into mainstream financial services.
Originally part of Thesis*, a venture studio focused on Bitcoin products, Fold has evolved into a market-leading consumer platform serving hundreds of thousands of users who earn Bitcoin rewards through everyday purchases, debit card usage, and merchant integrations. CEO Will Reeves emphasized the company's role in transforming Bitcoin from a speculative asset to a practical financial tool.
Fold (NASDAQ: FLD), la principale piattaforma di premi e pagamenti in Bitcoin, ha celebrato la sua quotazione in borsa suonando la campana di apertura del Nasdaq a Times Square. L'azienda, che ha iniziato a essere quotata come $FLD il 19 febbraio 2025, rappresenta un traguardo importante per l'integrazione del Bitcoin nei servizi finanziari tradizionali.
Originariamente parte di Thesis*, uno studio di venture dedicato ai prodotti Bitcoin, Fold si è evoluta in una piattaforma leader di mercato che serve centinaia di migliaia di utenti che guadagnano premi in Bitcoin attraverso acquisti quotidiani, utilizzo di carte di debito e integrazioni con commercianti. Il CEO Will Reeves ha sottolineato il ruolo dell'azienda nel trasformare il Bitcoin da un asset speculativo a uno strumento finanziario concreto.
Fold (NASDAQ: FLD), la plataforma líder en recompensas y pagos con Bitcoin, celebró su salida a bolsa tocando la campana de apertura del Nasdaq en Times Square. La compañía, que comenzó a cotizar como $FLD el 19 de febrero de 2025, representa un hito importante para integrar Bitcoin en los servicios financieros convencionales.
Originalmente parte de Thesis*, un estudio de emprendimiento enfocado en productos Bitcoin, Fold ha evolucionado hasta convertirse en una plataforma líder en el mercado que atiende a cientos de miles de usuarios que ganan recompensas en Bitcoin mediante compras diarias, uso de tarjetas de débito e integraciones con comerciantes. El CEO Will Reeves destacó el papel de la empresa en transformar Bitcoin de un activo especulativo a una herramienta financiera práctica.
Fold (NASDAQ: FLD)는 비트코인 보상 및 결제 플랫폼 분야의 선두주자로서 타임스퀘어에서 나스닥 개장 종을 울리며 상장을 기념했습니다. 이 회사는 2025년 2월 19일 $FLD로 거래를 시작했으며, 비트코인을 주류 금융 서비스에 도입하는 중요한 이정표를 세웠습니다.
원래 비트코인 제품에 집중하는 벤처 스튜디오인 Thesis*의 일부였던 Fold는 일상 구매, 직불카드 사용, 가맹점 통합을 통해 수십만 명의 사용자가 비트코인 보상을 받을 수 있는 시장 선도 소비자 플랫폼으로 발전했습니다. CEO 윌 리브스는 비트코인을 투기 자산에서 실용적인 금융 도구로 전환하는 회사의 역할을 강조했습니다.
Fold (NASDAQ : FLD), la principale plateforme de récompenses et paiements en Bitcoin, a célébré son introduction en bourse en sonnant la cloche d'ouverture du Nasdaq à Times Square. L'entreprise, qui a commencé à être cotée sous le symbole $FLD le 19 février 2025, représente une étape majeure dans l'intégration du Bitcoin aux services financiers traditionnels.
Initialement partie de Thesis*, un studio de capital-risque spécialisé dans les produits Bitcoin, Fold est devenue une plateforme grand public leader sur le marché, desservant des centaines de milliers d'utilisateurs qui gagnent des récompenses en Bitcoin grâce à leurs achats quotidiens, à l'utilisation de cartes de débit et aux intégrations commerçantes. Le PDG Will Reeves a souligné le rôle de l'entreprise dans la transformation du Bitcoin, passant d'un actif spéculatif à un outil financier concret.
Fold (NASDAQ: FLD), die führende Plattform für Bitcoin-Belohnungen und -Zahlungen, feierte ihren Börsengang mit dem Läuten der Nasdaq-Eröffnungsglocke am Times Square. Das Unternehmen, das am 19. Februar 2025 unter $FLD gehandelt wurde, markiert einen bedeutenden Meilenstein bei der Integration von Bitcoin in den Mainstream-Finanzdienstleistungen.
Ursprünglich Teil von Thesis*, einem Venture-Studio, das sich auf Bitcoin-Produkte spezialisiert hat, hat sich Fold zu einer marktführenden Verbraucherplattform entwickelt, die Hunderttausende von Nutzern bedient, die durch alltägliche Einkäufe, Debitkarteneinsätze und Händlerintegrationen Bitcoin-Belohnungen erhalten. CEO Will Reeves betonte die Rolle des Unternehmens, Bitcoin von einem spekulativen Asset zu einem praktischen Finanzinstrument zu transformieren.
- First Bitcoin financial services company to list on Nasdaq, marking mainstream acceptance
- Established user base of hundreds of thousands of customers
- Successfully transitioned from venture-backed to public company status
- Strong market position as leading Bitcoin rewards and payments platform
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The listing marks a major milestone for Thesis* as it continues to pioneer Bitcoin-native financial innovation, aimed at providing access to crypto products to average consumers
"Ringing the bell at Nasdaq is a celebration of the journey from Bitcoin's edges to the heart of global finance," said Will Reeves, CEO of Fold. "We're proud to represent the everyday use of Bitcoin in a market long dominated by speculation."
Fold was the original Thesis* company, a venture studio focused on building foundational products for Bitcoin's future. Since its spin-off, Thesis* has continued to support Fold and contribute to its journey from a bold idea to a market-leading consumer platform.
The event was attended by members of Fold's leadership team, early employees, and long-time community supporters. The bell-ringing ceremony was livestreamed globally and broadcast across the Nasdaq tower screens in Times Square.
Fold began trading under the ticker symbol $FLD on February 19th, 2025, following its transition to the public markets. The company has grown rapidly, with hundreds of thousands of users earning Bitcoin rewards through everyday purchases, debit card use, and merchant integrations.
The bell ceremony underscores Fold's commitment to mainstreaming Bitcoin through tangible utility, intuitive design, and consumer-first products.
About Fold
Founded in 2019, Fold is a leading bitcoin financial services company dedicated to expanding access to bitcoin investment opportunities through premium financial products. By integrating bitcoin into everyday financial services, Fold aims to make the American Dream available to more people. For more information, visit www.foldapp.com.
About Thesis*
Thesis* is a pioneering venture studio dedicated to building on Bitcoin. Since 2014 Thesis has committed to building solutions focused on empowering individuals and communities through the creation of market-leading products including Fold, Mezo, tBTC, Acre and Taho in its core portfolio of brands. Thesis* continues to challenge traditional systems, driven by innovation and a belief in a sovereign digital future shaping the decentralized landscape one project at a time. To learn more, please visit: https://thesis.co/
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