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<p>CoinShares, a prominent name in digital asset management, has announced an exclusive option to acquire the ETF wing of Valkyrie Investments. This deal, revealed in a recent press statement, marks a significant milestone in CoinShares’ expansion into the U.S. market.</p>
<p>CoinShares, headquartered in Saint Helier, Jersey, and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, has been a key player in the European market, particularly known for its expertise in digital asset management. With this new venture, CoinShares aims to leverage its experience in the European market to gain a solid footing in the United States, a region where the crypto ETF market is still in its nascent stages.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="brand-licensing-and-market-opportunities">Brand licensing and market opportunities</h2>
<p>In addition to the acquisition option, CoinShares and Valkyrie have entered into a brand licensing agreement. Under this agreement, Valkyrie is granted permission to use the CoinShares name for certain products and regulatory filings. This is particularly significant for Valkyrie’s pending Bitcoin spot ETF, which, if approved by the SEC, will feature the CoinShares brand. This collaboration signifies CoinShares’ initial foray into offering a mainstream crypto passive product in the U.S. market.</p>
<p>Jean-Marie Mognetti, CEO of CoinShares, highlighted the fragmented nature of the global ETF market. He noted that the disparity in market evolution between Europe and the U.S. presents unique challenges but also opens up significant opportunities for growth and expansion. The acquisition of Valkyrie’s crypto ETF wing is seen as a strategic step in accelerating CoinShares’ expansion in the U.S. and deploying its digital asset management expertise on a global scale.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="a-path-towards-market-leadership">A path towards market leadership</h2>
<p>The deal with Valkyrie is a clear indicator of CoinShares’ ambition to establish a strong presence in the U.S. crypto ETF market. Valkyrie, already a contender for a spot bitcoin ETF alongside other firms like Franklin Templeton and BlackRock, stands to benefit from CoinShares’ experience and market position. However, the ultimate success of this endeavor hinges on the SEC’s decision regarding the approval of a spot bitcoin ETF.</p>
<p>Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart remarked on the deal’s potential impact, suggesting that it would allow CoinShares to enter the U.S. market significantly. The acquisition option remains active until March 31, 2024, during which time Valkyrie will continue to operate independently unless CoinShares decides to exercise its option.</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 <a href="https://twitter.com/ValkyrieFunds?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@ValkyrieFunds</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/CoinSharesCo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@CoinSharesCo</a>. Would Bring Coinshares into US with a splash. They're currently a European crypto ETF issuer <a href="https://t.co/tYgxDmMbCJ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://t.co/tYgxDmMbCJ</a></p>— James Seyffart (@JSeyff) <a href="https://twitter.com/JSeyff/status/1725171535290241520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">November 16, 2023</a>
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CoinShares eyes expansion into U.S. crypto ETF market with Valkyrie deal

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