- Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the largest bank in the nation, has recently expanded its ETF offerings by adding the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC) to the list.
- The Monochrome Bitcoin ETF in Australia started trading on June 3.
- Since inception, the ETF witnessed significant adoption from locals and now has been embraced by institutional players.
In a landmark development, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has introduced the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC) on its trading platform.
The bank has provided Bitcoin ETF investment opportunities to its vast customer base of 17 million. This move underscores CBA’s proactive stance in catering to the rising demand for cryptocurrency investments within a regulated framework.
Spot Bitcoin ETF Debut In Australia
The Monochrome Bitcoin ETF is managed by the Australian investment firm Monochrome Asset Management.
The ETF was launched on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 10:00 am (AEST) on CBOE Australia. Moreover, this ETF allows investors to gain direct exposure to Bitcoin’s price movements while adhering to regulatory standards.
Hence, the recent CBA listing marks a significant step towards integrating digital currencies into mainstream investment options. Australia has positioned itself alongside global crypto ETF centers such as Hong Kong.
The nation is embracing Bitcoin ETFs as part of its strategy to boost innovation and meet evolving investor preferences.
Furthermore, Monochrome’s initiative of introducing a Spot Bitcoin ETF further solidifies Australia’s commitment to advancing digital asset investments.
Monochrome Asset Management, in collaboration with CBOE Australia, initiated the regulatory process earlier in April. This demonstrates their dedication to pioneering digital asset offerings within the region.
Additionally, the strategic move by Monochrome reflects their confidence in the growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies among both retail and institutional investors.
The decision by CBA to list the IBTC Bitcoin ETF on its platform comes amid a broader trend in the banking sector towards embracing cryptocurrency opportunities.
Banks worldwide are increasingly recognizing the potential of digital assets to complement traditional financial services. Thus, they are expanding their product offerings to cater to evolving customer demands.
Brazil Bank Embraces BTC
In a parallel development in Latin America, Itau Unibanco, the largest bank in Brazil and the entire Latam region, has also embraced Bitcoin (BTC).
The bank boasts a customer base exceeding 60 million and nearly 100,000 employees. Whilst, Itau Unibanco has recently announced the availability of crypto trading services through its in-house investment platform, Ion.
The trading service was initially launched in December with limited availability. However, Itau Unibanco’s crypto trading service has garnered substantial interest among users, prompting its gradual expansion. Hence, it now offers Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH) investments on the platform.
Guto Antunes, head of Itau Digital Assets, highlighted the positive reception of the bank’s cryptocurrency custody solution. He emphasized high levels of customer trust and acceptance, which catalyzed the latest move.
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