Asset management company Jacobi announced that its newly launched "Jacobi FT Wilshire Bitcoin ETF" will be officially launched today (15th), and this also marks that Europe has finally ushered in the first Bitcoin spot ETF, rushing ahead of the United States.

According to the official introduction, "Jacobi FT Wilshire Bitcoin ETF" was selected to be listed on Euronext Amsterdam with the trading code "BCOIN". The annual management fee is 1.5%. It is regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) and is governed by Fidelity Digital Assets is responsible for custody, Flow Traders serves as market maker, and Jane Street and DRW serve as authorized participants.

In addition, the "Jacobi FT Wilshire Bitcoin ETF" also claims to be in compliance with Article 8 of the European Union's Sustainable Financial Regulations (SFDR). In other words, it is a relatively pure ESG fund. Jacobi noted that the company has partnered with digital asset platform Zumo to implement a verifiable, built-in renewable energy certificate (REC) solution that enables institutional investors to trade Bitcoin while also meeting ESG goals.

Martin Bednall, CEO of Jacobi, said: "The fund aims to provide institutional investors with a simple, safe and transparent way to invest in Bitcoin, while meeting their sustainability requirements. We believe that the launch of this ETF will be a key step for institutions to adopt digital technology." Asset catalyst."

Since 2017, countless asset management companies and investment companies in the United States have been trying to launch Bitcoin spot ETFs, but so far no one has succeeded. In response to this situation, Martin Bednall commented:

It is an exciting milestone to see Europe move ahead of the United States in providing institutional investors with safe and secure Bitcoin investment opportunities.

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