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ChainCatcher news, according to Newswire, special purpose acquisition company Mercer Park Opportunities Corp. (Toronto Stock Exchange code: SPAC.U) announced that it has signed a definitive business combination agreement with Cube Group, Inc., an innovative company in the hybrid digital asset trading sector. This transaction values Cube at $300 million, and upon receiving regulatory approval, is expected to create a publicly listed entity. The entity plans to acquire a reserve of $500 million in Solana tokens (SOL) prior to the completion of the transaction, in order to enhance liquidity, yield generation, and long-term value creation. After the transaction is completed, the merged company will operate under the name Cube Exchange Inc. The transaction is subject to approval by the Toronto Stock Exchange. Mercer Park has also agreed to use reasonable efforts to promptly seek a dual listing on Nasdaq after the transaction is completed. Mercer Park expects the transaction to be completed in the first quarter of 2026.

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