• Since launching, digital asset ETF issuers have selected BitGo as their custodian of choice, prioritizing security for ETF holders

  • BitGo’s offering includes regulated cold storage within a bankruptcy remote structure to minimize risk for investors

  • ETF issuers continue to adopt a multi-custodial approach to managing their assets signaling that diversification is crucial as the industry matures

Digital asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have played a pivotal role in providing a diverse range of investors with exposure to cryptocurrencies this year. Since inception these ETFs have seen approximately $16 billion in inflows, underscoring the importance of robust and diverse custody infrastructure.

BitGo will serve as a custodian for 21Shares’ US Spot ETFs — the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) and the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH). BitGo currently serves as a custodian for two other ETF issuers, Hashdex and Valkyrie (now Coinshares), demonstrating its commitment to providing secure solutions for digital asset ETFs issuers and protecting investors’ assets.

“We’re excited that 21Shares is adopting a multi-custodial approach, prioritizing security for ETF holders. BitGo is proud to offer 100% cold storage as the leading independent custodian, serving the industry for over a decade as a trusted partner, and now for ETF issuers too,” said Mike Belshe, CEO of BitGo.

As a qualified custodian BitGo is responsible for safeguarding assets with an enhanced level of diligence. Assets are secured with institutional-grade cold storage and robust security measures, mitigating the risk of theft or mismanagement. BitGo’s $250MM insurance policy and bankruptcy-remote structure also provide peace of mind for both issuers and investors.

“We look forward to growing our partnership with the great team at 21Shares as they have achieved an impressive growth in ETF assets over the last 8 months,” said Adam Sporn, BitGo’s Head of Prime Brokerage and U.S. Institutional Sales.

To learn more about BitGo’s custody offering, visit our website today.

About BitGo
BitGo provides the most secure and scalable solutions for the digital asset economy, offering regulated custody, borrowing and lending, and core infrastructure to investors and builders alike.

Founded in 2013 — the early days of crypto — BitGo pioneered the multi-signature wallet and later built TSS to improve upon other companies’ MPC offerings. Between multi-sig and TSS, BitGo offers the safest technology on the market and safeguards over 600 tokens across a wide variety of blockchains.

Over the years, BitGo has expanded from offering wallets into providing a full-suite solution that lets clients hold assets safely and then put them to work.

BitGo launched BitGo Trust Company in 2018, providing fully regulated, qualified cold storage to complement BitGo Inc’s original hot wallet solution. In 2020, BitGo launched BitGo Prime, which allows its clients to trade, borrow, and lend. Moreover, BitGo also provides access to DeFi, staking, NFT wallets, and beyond, and serves as the world’s sole custodian for WBTC, or wrapped Bitcoin.

Today, BitGo is the leader in digital asset security, custody, and liquidity, providing the operational backbone for more than 700 institutional clients in over 50 countries — a list that includes many regulated entities and the world’s top cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms. BitGo also processes approximately 20% of all global Bitcoin transactions by value.

For more information, please visit www.bitgo.com.

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