21Shares and Crypto.com Launch CRO Investment Products

Partnership Details and Goals

The strategic partnership between Crypto.com and 21Shares includes plans for a Cronos private trust and a future Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). This initiative aims to offer both retail and institutional investors investment products providing regulated exposure to Cronos.

Expanding Access to Cronos

Cronos is an Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK, a framework designed to simplify and enhance blockchain development. Its compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and the broader Cosmos ecosystem enables developers to leverage existing tools and integrate seamlessly with a wide array of decentralized applications. Cronos is also designed to offer low transaction fees and high scalability, making it an appealing choice for both developers and end-users.

Through the introduction of investment products like ETFs, 21Shares and Crypto.com intend to bridge the gap between the cryptocurrency space and traditional regulated financial markets. Federico Brokate, Global Head of Business Development at 21Shares, stated that this partnership provides "institutional-grade regulated exposure to the most relevant crypto assets." This reflects a growing investor demand for secure, transparent methods to gain exposure to digital currencies without the complexities of direct ownership.

Eric Anziani, President and COO of Crypto.com, highlighted that providing more trading options is crucial for the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies. This collaboration also reinforces Crypto.com's ongoing dedication to the Cronos network, which has attracted a significant number of decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. For instance, the Crypto.com NFT marketplace, which operates on Cronos, has facilitated over one million trades, demonstrating tangible adoption and user engagement with the blockchain.

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