Crypto.com and 21Shares Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring CRO Investment Products to the U.S. Market
Cryptocurrency adoption in the United States is set to take a major step forward as Crypto.com and 21Shares US unveil a new strategic partnership aimed at expanding regulated access to the Cronos (CRO) ecosystem.
The collaboration introduces two proposed investment vehicles: a CRO Private Trust and a CRO Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)—both pending regulatory approval.
A New Chapter for CRO in the U.S.
The partnership marks a significant milestone for CRO, the native token of the Cronos blockchain. For years, U.S. investors have had limited exposure to CRO through regulated investment products. With this initiative, Crypto.com and 21Shares US aim to bridge that gap and open the door to broader institutional and traditional-finance participation.
If approved, the CRO Private Trust would offer accredited investors a compliant avenue to gain exposure to the digital asset. The proposed ETF would go a step further, potentially making CRO accessible to a much wider audience through standard brokerage accounts.
Why This Partnership Matters
21Shares is one of the world’s leading crypto ETP/ETF issuers, known for its expanding suite of regulated digital-asset products. Pairing that expertise with Crypto.com’s ecosystem of more than 100 million users positions CRO for a new phase of mainstream visibility.
Key implications include:
- Increased regulatory clarity for CRO-based investment products
- Broader institutional access, especially through ETF channels
- Heightened market visibility within the U.S. financial landscape
- Strengthening the Cronos ecosystem, from DeFi to Web3 gaming
Growing Momentum for Regulated Crypto Products
The proposed CRO investment products arrive during a period of surging demand for regulated crypto exposure in the U.S. As more investors seek transparent, compliant pathways to digital assets, ETFs and trusts have become the preferred entry points.
If regulators give the green light, CRO could soon join the expanding roster of digital assets available through conventional investment platforms—further validating the growth of the Cronos ecosystem.
