21Shares Launches a New Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) That Provides Investors with Regulated Access to Crypto.com’s Cronos (CRO) Token

21Shares, a Swiss asset management firm, has launched a new exchange-traded product (ETP). The ETP, which is listed on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, provides investors with regulated access to Crypto.com's Cronos (CRO) token.

21Shares, a Swiss asset management firm, has launched a new exchange-traded product (ETP) on Thursday that provides investors with regulated access to Crypto.com’s Cronos (CRO) token. The ETP, which is listed on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, is designed to enable institutional investors to easily include Cronos in their portfolios.

The ETP, which is being brought to market in partnership with Crypto.com, tracks the price of the Cronos token and is available for trading through traditional brokers and banks. It also provides investors with easier access to the Cronos blockchain without needing to create a digital wallet or exchange account.

“We are excited to expand our product offerings with the launch of the 21Shares Cronos ETP,” said Stefan Zingli, CEO of 21Shares. “As the first of its kind in Europe, this ETP provides investors with an innovative and efficient way to invest in the Cronos ecosystem.”

The Cronos token runs on the Crypto.com’s Layer-1 blockchain, Cronos network. The network is home to decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs and Web3 applications as well as integrates with Ethereum and Cosmos ecosystems. Cronos ETP is a regulated investment product, offering investors in Europe and the US an accessible and compliant way to invest in this blockchain network.”

The launch of the Cronos ETP comes as there has been increased demand for crypto-based investment products. 21Shares is known for providing novice crypto investors easier access to digital assets. The ETP has a 2.5% annual management fee and seeks to fulfill the market demand for regulated crypto exposure in the European and U.S. markets.

The Cronos network has seen major advancement in decentralized finance (DeFi). The blockchain boasts $400 million in total value locked (TVL), with $64 million from Crypto.com’s liquid Ether staking token, Staked ETH. The platform continues to attract both individual and institutional customers.

21Shares has launched several crypto-linked ETPs in Europe as part of its efforts to expand its product lineup. Moreover, the company has filed for U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval to launch multiple altcoin-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) such as Solana and Dogecoin.

There has been increased interest in altcoin-based exchange-traded funds(ETFs) in recent months as U.S. issuers and asset managers have filed several ETF proposals in a bid to replicate Bitcoin ETF success. The 2024 approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs has increased the demand for these products with more than $100 billion in assets under management.

The SEC’s acceptance of crypto-based financial products could accelerate the market adoption of altcoin ETFs. Among the approved Bitcoin futures ETFs, the iShares Bitcoin Futures ETF has already gathered $1 billion in assets.