Coincheck, Japan's second-largest crypto exchange, is set to list on Nasdaq following a merger with Thunder Bridge Capital. The merger aims to create Coincheck Group N.V., with an initial market capitalization of approximately $1.3 billion. The process began in 2022, facing delays due to SEC disclosure requirements. Coincheck's public listing is expected to attract international investors and facilitate future acquisitions.

Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck and Thunder Bridge Capital have filed their registration statement on Form F-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, marking a significant step towards their planned merger and Nasdaq listing. The merger, initially valued at $1.25 billion, is now expected to be completed in the second or third quarter of 2024.

JER Investors Trust Inc., a mortgage real estate investment trust, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to substantial debt exceeding $100 million against assets valued at less than $50 million. This filing reflects the ongoing distress in the commercial real estate sector, exacerbated by rising interest rates and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thunder Bridge Capital Partners III, Inc. has announced its intention to cease operations, redeem shares, and dissolve as per its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, due to the inability to complete a Business Combination by February 10, 2024.

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