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Crypto ETNs

Definition

Crypto ETNs, or Exchange Traded Notes, are debt securities that provide investors with exposure to the performance of cryptocurrencies or crypto asset indices. Unlike direct ownership of digital assets, investors hold a note issued by a financial institution, which promises to pay the return of the underlying crypto asset, less fees. These instruments are traded on traditional stock exchanges, offering a regulated avenue for accessing crypto market returns without directly managing private keys or wallets. Their existence signifies a bridge between conventional finance and the digital asset sphere.