Odaily Planet Daily News: People familiar with the matter revealed that Bullish Global, an operator of crypto asset exchange, is considering an IPO as early as this year, and its backers include billionaire Peter Thiel. The company is working with Jefferies Financial Group Inc. on a potential listing. People familiar with the matter added that deliberations are still ongoing, IPO details may change, and more banks may join the lineup. Bullishs website shows that the company is led by CEO Tom Farley and has more than 275 employees in the United States.