Though still operating under the radar with no public-facing website or social media presence, Atticus is gaining traction among prominent investors. The company was founded by Owen Rapaport, previously behind Aer Compliance, and Jacob Hirschman, a former special counsel at Circle and now an advisor to the venture.
Crypto venture firm Haun Ventures is already on board as a backer. The new round of financing led by Luckey could push Atticus to a valuation between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, potentially making it the first stablecoin unicorn of the year.
While little is known publicly about Atticus’s product plans, the involvement of regulatory veterans and high-profile backers signals a likely focus on compliance and institutional-grade infrastructure in the stablecoin sector.
As the regulatory landscape around digital assets matures, Atticus appears to be positioning itself for a high-stakes entry into the stablecoin market at a time when investor confidence in compliant digital dollar alternatives is growing rapidly.
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