Zürich, April 25, 2022 – Hashdex, a leading global crypto-focused asset manager serving more than 250,000 institutional and private investors globally and nearly $1 billion in assets under management, announced today today have received approval from the SIX Swiss Exchange to list ETPs in Switzerland. With its strong track record starting in Brazil, Hashdex’s entry into the Swiss Crypto Valley will accelerate the company’s international reach through innovative, regulated, institutional-grade products and services that pave the way to connect Swiss investors and Europeans to the crypto-economy.

“Hashdex was founded in 2018 with a vision to provide simple, secure and diversified exposure through baskets of crypto assets that address diverse sectors in this exciting space,” said Hashdex co-founder and CEO Marcelo. Sampaio. “Our approach to crypto asset management has allowed us to become the largest global crypto asset manager in Latin America in just a few years.”
Hashdex developed its flagship product with the Nasdaq and introduced the world’s first crypto tracking ETF, the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF (HASH11) in early 2021; the world’s first ETF focused on decentralized finance (DEFI11); and a smart contract ETF (WEB311). These offers are offered in partnership with the best custodians, auditors and other international partners to ensure the security and safety of institutional investors.

“As the crypto asset industry enters a new, more mature stage in its history, investors have every right to expect the highest quality and a greater level of product diversity than when it started” , said Bruno Sousa, head of global expansion for Hashdex. . Adding “Building on the success of our range of solutions across the Atlantic, which meet the highest standards, our objective is to make them available first in Switzerland and soon to European investors. Switzerland offers a conducive legal framework for crypto assets and is a crucial step in our global development.

Today’s announcement builds on Hashdex’s continued international expansion and position as a global pioneer in crypto asset management. Crypto ETP and ETF leader Laurent Kssis was recently appointed Managing Director and Head of Europe at Hashdex, where he will lead the company’s European expansion. Hashdex has over 90 team members from the worlds of technology and finance in Rio de Janeiro, New York and Zurich. Hashdex is actively recruiting talent in London, Zurich, Paris and Lisbon to support the company’s global expansion. “Our thematic approach, which will soon be enriched with several new products listed on various European regulated markets, will appeal to institutional investors familiar with traditional ETF structures,” said Mr. Kssis. “While Europe is a highly fragmented and competitive market, we are confident that we will stand out from the many players who only offer ETPs focused on a single cryptocurrency. We are excited about this opportunity and excited to call the Switzerland our home, concludes Kssis.

About Hashdex

Hashdex is a global pioneer in crypto asset management. Hashdex’s simple and secure funds invite innovative investors to join the emerging crypto economy. Hashdex’s mission is to provide top-notch educational resources and products that advance its efforts to create pathways to prosperity by opening the crypto ecosystem to the world. The company co-created and launched the Nasdaq Crypto Index™ (NCI™) to provide global investors with a trusted benchmark for the crypto asset class. In 2021, Hashdex launched the world’s first crypto ETFs, enabling over 250,000 investors to easily and securely add cryptocurrencies to their portfolios. For more information, visit www.hashdex.com.

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