21Shares Continues Rapid Expansion of its European Lineup of Crypto Exchange Traded Products with the Launch of the Aptos Staking ETP (APTOS)

ZURICH, 14 November 2024 – 21Shares AG (“21Shares”), one of the world’s largest issuers of crypto exchange traded products (ETPs), today announced the launch of the 21Shares Aptos Staking ETP (APTOS) on Euronext Amsterdam and Euronext Paris. The launch of APTOS represents Europe’s first-ever ETP tracking the performance of Aptos (APT).

Aptos is a next-generation, permissionless layer-1 blockchain built for high scalability and low-cost transactions—perfect for use cases in gaming or DeFi. Aptos utilizes the same programming language that SUI uses (Move), originally developed by Meta’s Diem team, which enables parallel transaction processing. This unique approach allows Aptos to maintain consistently low transaction costs, even under heavy network load, creating an ideal environment for developers looking to build fast, user-friendly decentralized applications. With its robust infrastructure and visionary design, Aptos is rapidly building a vibrant ecosystem for the next wave of Web3 innovation.

“Following the success of our Solana ETP and SUI ETP, the 21Shares Aptos Staking ETP represents a milestone moment for the European market,” said Hany Rashwan, Co-Founder and CEO of 21Shares. “Aptos is a next-generation blockchain designed for speed, low costs and seamless transactions, and we’re thrilled to be bringing the first-ever Aptos ETP to European investors.”

100% physically backed, the 21Shares Aptos Staking ETP (APTOS) tracks the performance of Aptos (APT) while capturing staking yields that are reinvested into the ETP for enhanced performance. APTOS offers a simple, regulated, and transparent way for investors to gain exposure to the growth of Aptos, a highly scalable, secure, and efficient blockchain that can support the next generation of decentralized applications.

For more details about the 21Shares Aptos Staking ETP, including the factsheet, please click here.

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Audrey Belloff, Head of Global Communications, audrey.belloff@21.co

About 21.co / 21Shares

21.co is the world’s leader in providing access to crypto through simple and easy to use products. 21.co is the parent company of 21Shares, one of the world’s largest issuers of crypto exchange traded products (ETPs) – which is powered by Onyx, a proprietary technology platform used to issue and operate cryptocurrency ETPs for 21Shares and third parties. The company was founded in 2018 by Hany Rashwan and Ophelia Snyder. 21Shares is registered in Zurich, Switzerland with offices in Zurich, London and New York. For more information, please visit 21Shares.

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