<p>The cryptocurrency chip manufacturer has filed an IPO prospectus. According to the prospectus:</p> <ul> <li>Bitmain generated $2.5B in revenue and $1.2B in gross profits in 2017. Revenue grew by more than 700% year over year.</li> <li>This year, Bitmain's top line is <em>already</em> $2.8B as of June 30, 2018. If maintained, that could lead to another year of astounding growth.</li> <li>The company owns a 3% stake in internet browser Opera.</li> </ul> <p>Final details on how much the company will raise and at what valuation are pending. Bitmain's success with underwriters and institutional investors will determine those details. (Source: <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/usd-coin-arrives-circles-crypto-stablecoin-is-now-trading/">CoinDesk</a>)</p>