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May 22, 10:09 am

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WisdomTree Will List Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds on London Stock Exchange Next Week

WisdomTree has received approval from the FCA to list crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the LSE, making it one of the first applicants to receive such approval. The Physical Bitcoin and Physical Ethereum ETPs will be available to professional investors starting May 28, with fees of 35 basis points. The FCA had previously banned crypto derivatives products but adjusted its stance for professional investors.

WisdomTree has received approval from the FCA to list crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the LSE, making it one of the first applicants to receive such approval. The Physical Bitcoin and Physical Ethereum ETPs will be available to professional investors starting May 28, with fees of 35 basis points. The FCA had previously banned crypto derivatives products but adjusted its stance for professional investors.

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