The very first exchange-traded fund with the word "crypto" in its name has been launched in the U.S. by $1.5 billion digital asset fund manager Bitwise, the company announced in its May 12 press release.
The ETF, which is called "Crypto Industry Innovators 30 Index," will offer exposure to publicly listed cryptocurrency companies such as leading U.S. exchange Coinbase.
Alex DovbnyaWhile Bitwise rolled out the first "crypto" ETF, there are numerous ETFs that target companies within the blockchain and mining sector.
Yet, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is yet to approve an ETF that directly tracks the price of Bitcoin as a growing number of applications continues to drum up enthusiasm.
Arman Shirinyan
Vladislav Sopov
Dan Burgin