21Shares

21Shares Launches Metaverse ETP via Sandbox’s SAND Token
21Shares, a Switzerland-based crypto exchange-traded product issuer, has launched a new asset on SAND tokens, providing investors with exposure to The Sandbox. “The Hash” panel discusses the growing investor appetite for metaverse and blockchain gaming ventures while comparing the difference between American and European crypto offerings.

21Shares Launches Metaverse ETP via Sandbox’s SAND Token
The launch marks 21Shares’ 30th cryptocurrency ETP offered and will be cross-listed on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam

SEC Rejects Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Application
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) continued streak of rejecting bitcoin spot ETF proposals, the most recent being Ark 21Shares' application. Plus, a conversation on new legislation in the European Union (EU) aiming to enforce a travel rule on international crypto transactions.

Hashdex Appoints Ex-21Shares Director Laurent Kssis as Europe Head
Kssis left 21Shares in September 2021 after two years on the job.

Crypto Markets Brace for Global Rate Hikes
Hany Rashwan, 21Shares CEO and founder, shares his analysis on the current state of the crypto markets as macro factors, namely the interest rate hikes from U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of England and Taiwan. Plus, a conversation on the ongoing regulatory issues of Ripple (XRP).

Ethereum Layer 2 Polygon Continues to Expand Scaling Technologies
Polygon’s MATIC token surged after 21Shares announced the launch of a crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) linked to MATIC's performance on Euronext exchanges. Polygon's Dean Thomas shares insights into the latest movements at the Polygon blockchain, which Thomas describes as "an index fund with Ethereum scaling solutions." Plus, what the Bitwise Polygon (MATIC) fund means for the Polygon ecosystem.

21Shares to List Europe’s First Polygon ETP in Paris, Amsterdam
The listing follows the polygon ETP’s unveiling on the SIX Swiss Exchange last month.

Cathie Wood’s Ark, 21Shares Team Up on Bitcoin Futures ETF Application to SEC
The filing was submitted by Alpha Architect ETF Trust with 21Shares listed as the fund’s sub-adviser.

21Shares Taps Copper for Custody of Crypto ETPs
21Shares also intends to use Copper’s staking capabilities to manage its holdings.

21Shares Crypto ETP Director Laurent Kssis Departs
Laurent Kssis oversaw the firm’s rapid expansion into crypto-linked investment products.

