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 <p class="is-style-lead">CoinShares has announced an option to potentially acquire Valkyrie Funds, signaling a strategic move to extend its footprint in the U.S. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a>currency ETF landscape, pending regulatory approvals.</p>
 <p>CoinShares, a renowned name in <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a>currency investments, has recently announced its plan to potentially acquire Valkyrie Funds, an investment advisory business specializing in <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a> Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF). This announcement, made via a press statement on Thursday, marks a pivotal moment in the evolving landscape of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a>-focused investment products.</p>
 <p>The deal, which includes an exclusive option to acquire Valkyrie Funds, active from Nov. 16 to March 31, 2024, also encompasses a brand licensing agreement. Under this agreement, Valkyrie can use the CoinShares name for specific products and regulatory filings, particularly its anticipated Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETF. This move is notable as it signifies CoinShares’ first foray into the U.S. market with a mainstream crypto passive product, pending SEC approval of the Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund.</p>
 <p>CoinShares CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti highlights the fragmented nature of the global ETF <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="market" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/market.html">market</a> and sees this strategic decision as a way to bridge the gap and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="expand" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/expand.html">expand</a> CoinShares’ digital asset management expertise globally. The disparity in <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="market" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/market.html">market</a> evolution, especially between Europe and the U.S., presents both challenges and significant opportunities for companies like CoinShares and Valkyrie.</p>
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 <p>Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, viewing it as a strategic alignment with their vision of fostering growth and innovation in the digital asset market. This partnership is expected to enhance their offerings and expand their reach, benefiting both firms and their clients.</p>
 <p>However, it’s important to note that Valkyrie is not the only player in the field. Other financial giants like Franklin Templeton and BlackRock are also competing for a spot Bitcoin ETF. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has yet to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF, having delayed decisions on various applications, including Hashdex’s spot Bitcoin ETF earlier in the week.</p>
 <p>Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart remarks that this deal could significantly impact CoinShares’ presence in the U.S. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="market" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/market.html">market</a>.</p>
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    <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Have heard multiple rumors that Valkyrie's fund shop was up for potential sale but this is first i've heard of anything official. Potentially big news for @ValkyrieFunds &amp; @CoinSharesCo. Would Bring Coinshares into US with a splash. They're currently a European crypto ETF issuer https://t.co/tYgxDmMbCJ</p>— James Seyffart (@JSeyff) November 16, 2023
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CoinShares eyes acquisition of Valkyrie Funds to expand into U.S. crypto ETF market

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