First in Line for a Crypto ETF: In Conversation With 21Shares’ VP and Head of Legal Andrew Jacobson
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In the latest episode of Solidus’ DACOM Digital podcast, Andrew Jacobson, VP and Head of Legal at 21Shares parent company 21.co, joins the show to discuss his transition from his past role as a regulator and enforcement attorney with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) to a leading crypto lawyer. Jacobson also speaks about 21Shares’ role as one of the leading crypto-native exchange traded fund (ETF) and product (ETP) issuers, shedding light on its ongoing effort to enable safe and regulated crypto trading.
21Shares’ rule change proposal to allow for the listing of a spot Bitcoin ETF is currently first in line for review by the U.S. SEC.
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