SPAC IPO Update — October 8, 2026
No SPAC IPOs priced on October 8, 2026; October MTD now stands at 2 IPOs totaling $310M over 8 sessions.
SPAC IPO Count
$ totals include underwriter over-allotment.
| Date | Ticker | Issuer | IPO Size | Trust Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 06 | PAXG | PINE TREE ACQUISITION CORP | $100M | 100.0% |
| Oct 01 | PORT | SOUTHPORT ACQUISITION CORP II | $200M $10M overallotment | 101.0% |
Daily SPAC Update — October 8, 2026
SPAC VOTE RESULTS
DT CLOUD STAR ACQUISITION CORP (DTSQ) * Extend to October 26, 2027787,135 redeemed
SPAC DEALS ANNOUNCED
October 7 | Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp (CHAR) + KQC Quantum IncKQC Quantum Inc. is the Delaware parent company of Korea Quantum Computing Co., Ltd., founded in 2021 and based in Busan, South Korea, with an office in Seoul. It assists enterprises in implementing quantum computing and quantum-safe security solutions. Its Qubiteer platform leverages AI to address business challenges using classical, quantum, or hybrid methods, while also providing access to various quantum technologies and integrating post-quantum cryptography products for customers in the financial, industrial, and public sectors.
October 6 | Cslm Digital Asset Acquisition Corp III Ltd (KOYN) + First DigitalFirst Digital offers trust and custody services via First Digital Trust Limited, a licensed provider in Hong Kong. It issues FDUSD, a USD-referenced stablecoin, and develops Finance District (fd.xyz), an ecosystem for the agentic economy. The company holds licenses and registrations in Hong Kong and Canada.
EXTENSION VOTES
EVEREST CONSOLIDATOR ACQUISITION CORP (MNTN1)vote October 8, 2026 -> extend to December 31, 2027
LAUNCH TWO ACQUISITION CORP (LPBB)vote October 8, 2026 -> extend from October 9, 2026 to April 9, 2027
DeSPACs
October 7 | TETEF DeSPAC → Super Apps Holdings (BBCI)Super Apps Holdings is a holding company that will acquire 60% of MobilityOne’s ownership interest in OneShop Retail. MobilityOne has created an e-commerce solution that links service providers in industries including banking, telecommunications, and transportation through various distribution channels, such as EDC terminals, SMS, ATMs, and internet banking.
SEPARATE WARRANTS/RIGHTS
October 8: SOUTHERN CROSS ACQUISITION II CORP (SCAT)
October 5: THUNDER BRIDGE CAPITAL PARTNERS V LTD (TBCV)
October 5: INFLECTION POINT ACQUISITION CORP VIII (IPHX)
OTHER SPAC NEWS
CHARLTON ARIA ACQUISITION CORP (CHAR) * Merger Agreement
CSLM DIGITAL ASSET ACQUISITION CORP III LTD (KOYN) * Media TranscriptFirst Digital and KOYN discuss a forthcoming business combination; focus on FDUSD stablecoin growth and agentic payments.
LAUNCH TWO ACQUISITION CORP (LPBB) * Vote PostponedLaunch Two Acquisition Corp. postpones the meeting to Oct 8, 2026 to extend the initial business‑combination deadline; redemption rights extended to Oct 7, 2026.
QUETTA ACQUISITION CORP (QETA) * Vote AdjournedQuetta reconvenes the special meeting on Oct 9, 2026 to extend proxy solicitation; prior proxies remain valid.
SPAC LIQUIDATIONS
METAL SKY STAR ACQUISITION CORP (MSSAF) -> Liquidation on October 2
SPAC Movers — October 8, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARMADA ACQUISITION CORP II | XPRN | 30.3% | $ 25.01 | Announced |
| QUETTA ACQUISITION CORP | QETA | 10.3% | $ 13.00 | Announced |
| RIBBON ACQUISITION CORP | RIBB | 10.1% | $ 7.11 | Announced |
| BLACK HAWK ACQUISITION CORP | BKHA | 5.9% | $ 13.00 | Announced |
| SILVERBOX CORP IV | SBXD | 2.6% | $ 11.39 | Announced |
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCHILL CAPITAL CORP XI | CCXI | -5.7% | $ 11.24 | Announced |
| RF ACQUISITION CORP II | RFAI | -3.8% | $ 37.15 | Announced |
| FUTURE VISION II ACQUISITION CORP | FVN | -3.1% | $ 9.00 | Announced |
| CALISA ACQUISITION CORP | ALIS | -2.0% | $ 11.03 | Announced |
| AIMEI HEALTH TECHNOLOGY CO LTD | AFJK | -1.9% | $ 12.12 | Pre-Deal |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What did Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp announce?Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp (CHAR) signed a merger agreement with KQC Quantum Inc. on October 7, 2026; no transaction dollar value was disclosed.
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How many SPAC IPOs priced in October 2026 through October 8?2 SPAC IPOs priced for $310M through October 8, 2026, compared with one IPO for $100M over the same first 8 days of September 2026.
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How many DTSQ shares were redeemed at the extension vote?DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corp (DTSQ) had 787,135 shares redeemed and received approval to extend its deadline to October 26, 2027.
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Which DeSPAC completed this week?TETEF completed its DeSPAC into Super Apps Holdings (BBCI) on October 7, 2026.