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UK Opens Door to Crypto, as the first Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) began trading today on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).&nbsp; This marks a significant milestone for the crypto industry, offering investors a new and regulated way to gain exposure to Bitcoin through traditional financial markets. 
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 We are pleased to announce the launch of Crypto ETNs on the London Stock Exchange, effective 28 May 2024, welcoming products from <a href="https://twitter.com/WisdomTreeEU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@WisdomTreeEU</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/21Shares?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@21Shares</a>. Get in touch to learn more: <a href="https://t.co/zmHOsb7Keg" target="_blank">https://t.co/zmHOsb7Keg</a> <a href="https://t.co/tMDTFtNNIa" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/tMDTFtNNIa</a>— London Stock Exchange (@LSEplc) <a href="https://twitter.com/LSEplc/status/1795349462518288844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">May 28, 2024</a>
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The launch follows approvals granted by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to asset managers <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/05/22/wisdomtrees-bitcoin-and-ethereum-etps-gain-fca-approval/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WisdomTree</a> and 21Shares. This regulatory green light enabled today’s much-anticipated debut, as <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/03/26/london-stock-exchange-to-launch-bitcoin-etns-on-may-28/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> earlier back in march. 
Both companies listed their respective Bitcoin ETPs on the LSE, allowing investors to trade them alongside familiar stocks and bonds. 
21Shares wasted no time, launching two Bitcoin products: the 21Shares Bitcoin ETN (ABTC) and the 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETN (CBTC). WisdomTree joined the fray with its Physical Bitcoin ETN (BTCW). All these ETPs offer investors exposure to the price of Bitcoin, providing a variety of options to choose from. 
It’s important to note that, under current FCA regulations, these ETPs are currently only accessible to professional investors. However, industry insiders see a significant shift on the horizon. “But the game-changer in the UK will be when the retail ban is lifted; there is a retail ban on trading bitcoin and ether ETNs at the moment,” said Alex Pollak, head of UK for 21Shares. 
Today’s debut is not just a win for Bitcoin adoption, but also for London’s aspirations to become a global hub for digital assets. Major financial centers like the US, Europe, and Hong Kong already offer regulated Bitcoin funds, putting pressure on the FCA to keep pace. 
21Shares co-founder Ophelia Snyder emphasized this point, stating, “The UK is one of the deepest, most liquid capital markets in the world.” 
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Bitcoin ETPs Start Trading on the London Stock Exchange

The Crypto Times

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