ChainCatcher message, cryptocurrency asset management company 21Shares' parent company 21.co announced the integration of the industry-standard Chainlink proof of reserves on the Solana and Ethereum mainnets to enhance the transparency of 21.co's wrapped Bitcoin (21BTC).

ChainCatcher message, according to data compiled by 21.co, friend.tech has generated $81.2 million in fees since its launch a year ago. Half of these fees have gone to the project's development team.Previous news, the Friend.Tech team relinquished control of the smart contract after growth stagnated.

ChainCatcher news, according to CryptoSlate, 21Shares' parent company 21.co has launched its wrapped Bitcoin product "21BTC" on the Ethereum blockchain.The company stated that it is collaborating with market maker Flow Traders to launch a product that allows customers to "feel secure while exploring decentralized applications and new opportunities on the Ethereum blockchain." 21.co's 21BTC securely stores the underlying asset in cold wallets without the need for cross-chain bridges.Previously in May, 21.co, a subsidiary of 21Shares, launched the native Bitcoin asset 21BTC on Solana.

ChainCatcher news, 21.co strategy analyst Tom Wan cited Dune data stating, "The Solana liquid staking rate has risen to 6.58%, a quarter-over-quarter increase of 1.76%, and the dominance of the top three providers has decreased from 93% to 68.7%, indicating a healthier and more diversified market."

ChainCatcher news, according to a post by SolanaFloor on the X platform, 21.co, a subsidiary of 21Shares, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange-traded product (ETP) issuer, has launched the 21BTC native Bitcoin asset on Solana. This asset is 100% backed by BTC, with all reserves held 1:1 by a third-party custodian, and it has partnered with the well-known DEX Orca in the Solana ecosystem to achieve deep liquidity.

According to Chain Catcher, as reported by CoinDesk, ETF issuer 21Shares' parent company, crypto investment product firm 21.co, has hired former Goldman Sachs executive David Josse as Chief Technology Officer. Josse will be based in 21.co's New York office.It is reported that Josse worked at investment bank Goldman Sachs for about 10 years, serving as the global head of data engineering and business intelligence for the company's Marcus products. In his most recent role, Josse was the Chief Technology Officer of digital asset exchange Symbridge.Previously, Chain Catcher reported in early September that 21Shares' parent company 21.co announced the completion of a $25 million funding round at a valuation of $2 billion, led by Marshall Wace. (Source link)

Chain Catcher news, 21Shares' parent company, crypto investment product company 21.co, announced the completion of a $25 million financing round at a valuation of $2 billion. This round was led by Marshall Wace, with participation from Collab+Currency, Quiet Ventures, ETFS Capital, and Valor Equity Partners.It is reported that 21.co's largest subsidiary, 21Shares, is the world's largest issuer of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), using its proprietary platform Onyx to issue and operate crypto ETPs for the company and third parties. (Source link)