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BitGo, 21Shares Expand Deal to Deliver Regulated Custody, Trading and Staking for US ETFs and Global ETPs

New US trust‑bank status plus EU MiCA authorization enables BitGo to support 21Shares products with qualified custody, execution services and integrated staking.

Overview

  • Announced on February 12, the agreement formalizes BitGo’s role providing custody, trading and execution, and integrated staking across 21Shares’ U.S. ETFs and European ETPs.
  • Services will be offered through BitGo’s OCC‑approved federally chartered trust bank in the U.S. and MiCA‑authorized operations in Germany for EU coverage.
  • 21Shares reports roughly $5.4 billion to $5.7 billion in assets across dozens of exchange‑traded products listed on multiple global exchanges.
  • The platform promises access to deep electronic and over‑the‑counter liquidity, competitive staking rewards, and an insured qualified custody framework.
  • BTGO shares traded near $10 with a modest decline after the news, following BitGo’s recent debut on the New York Stock Exchange.