21Shares launches Canton Network ETP, expanding the pathway for institutional investors to participate in blockchain innovation

Cryptocurrency exchange-traded product (ETP) issuer 21Shares today announced the launch of the 21Shares Canton Network ETP (ticker: CANTN), which is the world's first ETP providing investors with exposure to Canton Coin. This token is the native utility token of the Canton Network. The Canton Network is a blockchain ecosystem endorsed by the industry, supported by leading global institutions including J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Nasdaq, Deloitte, and Moody's.

Product Information:

• Product Name: 21Shares Canton Network ETP
• Ticker: CANTN
• ISIN: CH1503127917
• Management Fee: 2.5%
• Listing Exchanges: Euronext Amsterdam and Paris
• Trading Currencies: EUR and USD

The Canton Network is the world's first privacy-preserving, interoperable blockchain designed specifically for institutional finance. It enables previously isolated financial systems to connect securely, allowing for seamless movement of assets, data, and cash across different applications while ensuring regulatory compliance. In practice, institutions can synchronize financial transactions of tokenized securities with payment systems and other platforms while maintaining privacy, control, and scalability.

By launching the Canton Network ETP, 21Shares further extends its mission: to provide investors access to institutional-grade blockchain innovations through transparent, regulated products.

Duncan Moir, President of 21Shares, stated: "Canton is one of the most significant attempts to deeply integrate traditional finance with blockchain technology to date. As network participants, we have witnessed its progress in achieving real-world financial interoperability. The launch of the Canton Network ETP is a natural step, allowing investors to invest in a technology that promises to redefine how global markets operate."

21Shares has recently officially joined the Canton Network as a validator, further strengthening its leadership position in the crypto-native space and its long-term commitment to blockchain infrastructure. By operating its own validation nodes, 21Shares actively participates in network operations and coordinates with other participants to achieve seamless integration with the Global Synchronizer and the growing decentralized application (dApp) ecosystem.

Andres Valencia, Executive Vice President of Investment Management at 21Shares, added: "As a validator, we are laying the groundwork for institutional adoption of blockchain. The launch of the Canton Network ETP perfectly connects technological participation with investor access, bringing one of the most forward-looking blockchain projects to the public market."

Georg Schneider, Global Head of RWA at Digital Asset, stated: "Canton is accelerating institutional adoption of blockchain by providing secure, compliant, and configurable privacy interoperability. The launch of the 21Shares Canton Network ETP allows investors to participate in this transformation. 21Shares joining the Canton Network as a validator further expands this trusted institutional framework, highlighting the convergence of traditional financial infrastructure and digital asset innovation, reshaping capital markets."

21Shares currently lists over 50 ETPs in Europe, with a global asset management scale of approximately $10 billion, continuing to lead the industry by providing investors with accessible, transparent, and regulated digital asset investment channels.

About 21Shares

21Shares is a leading global provider of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products, with the most extensive range of physically-backed crypto ETP products on the market. The company is dedicated to making cryptocurrency investment more accessible, bridging traditional finance and decentralized finance. In 2018, 21Shares launched the world's first physically-backed crypto ETP and has continued to introduce crypto ETFs on the largest and most liquid stock exchanges globally for over seven years. With a professional research team, proprietary technology, and deep capital markets experience, 21Shares offers investors innovative, straightforward, and cost-effective investment solutions.
21Shares is a subsidiary of FalconX, the largest digital asset prime broker globally. For more information, please visit: www.21shares.com

About Canton Network

Canton Network is the world's only public, permissionless blockchain designed specifically for institutional finance, uniquely offering privacy protection, compliance, and scalability. Governed by the Canton Foundation and involving leading global financial institutions, Canton enables real-time, secure synchronization and settlement of multiple asset classes on shared, interoperable infrastructure. The network was initially developed by Digital Asset and is now open-source, powered by the native token Canton Coin, supporting decentralized governance and collaborative application development. It serves as a mature bridge between blockchain commitments and global financial power, allowing finance to truly "flow like water."
Learn more: canton.network