Bitwise Asset Management acquires ETC Group, Europe Expansion and ETP Suite Enhancement
Aug 19, 2024•over 1 year ago
Acquiring Company
Bitwise Asset Management
Acquired Company
ETC Group
Description
Bitwise Asset Management has announced its acquisition of ETC Group, a London-based crypto ETP issuer with over $1 billion in assets under management. This acquisition marks Bitwise's expansion into Europe and adds nine European-listed crypto ETPs to Bitwise’s broad suite of ETPs, hedge fund solutions, and separately managed accounts. The acquisition is part of Bitwise's strategic plan to become a global crypto asset manager for investors and financial advisors.
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