Smart Valor, a cryptocurrency exchange and AI-led investment firm, is exploring the possibility of selling all or part of its business, Golden Finance reports. Its CEO and co-founder Olga Feldmeier said the company is proceeding after receiving a series of inquiries from large global exchanges, cryptocurrency platforms, and traditional financial (TradFi) institutions including banks and trading platforms. Strategic review. Advisors are conducting an auction with bids due on Jan. 24, two people familiar with the matter said. Several companies are expected to bid for the regulated exchange business, and several others have completed due diligence and may also participate in the auction.