21Shares Launches Regulated Cronos ETP for Web3 Access

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21Shares AG has introduced a new exchange-traded product (ETP) focused on Cronos, the native cryptocurrency token of the Cronos blockchain. This latest offering, titled the 21Shares Cronos ETP (CRON), is designed to provide institutional and retail investors with simplified, regulated access to Web3 infrastructure—specifically without the technical barriers typically associated with handling decentralized digital assets directly.The Cronos ETP is now available for trading on both Euronext Paris and Euronext Amsterdam, allowing traditional brokerage account holders to engage with the Cronos ecosystem through conventional financial channels. By bypassing the need for cryptocurrency wallets and decentralized platform navigation, the product aims to make blockchain-based investment more accessible to mainstream investors.A Layer 1 Solution Merging DeFi and Centralized AccessCronos positions itself as a Layer 1 blockchain built on open-source technology. It supports decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, NFT marketplaces, and a wide range of Web3 tools via decentralized applications (dApps). The network was engineered to bridge Ethereum and Cosmos ecosystems, creating interoperability between centralized and decentralized financial environments.Executives at 21Shares suggested that Cronos sits at a strategic intersection between regulated financial access and decentralized innovation. The launch of a dedicated Cronos ETP is intended to give investors regulated exposure to a blockchain network actively driving Web3 adoption and innovation in real-world applications.Impressive Adoption and Ecosystem GrowthSince its launch in 2021, the Cronos blockchain has experienced significant ecosystem expansion. The platform now supports over 500 developers and partners, and serves a global user base reportedly exceeding 100 million people. The network has recorded more than 100 million transactions and is said to manage digital assets valued at over $6 billion.The team behind Cronos continues to enhance its capabilities, with development efforts now focusing on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to support applications in gaming, business automation, and financial services. Cronos is also promoting tools that allow developers to seamlessly port applications between Ethereum and Cosmos, aiming to reduce friction in decentralized application development.Officials from Crypto.com, a long-time supporter of the Cronos network, emphasized the importance of creating more access points for cryptocurrency trading. They described the new ETP as part of a broader mission to bring digital assets into the financial mainstream and acknowledged their enthusiasm in collaborating with 21Shares on expanding Cronos’s reach.Bridging Traditional Finance and the Web3 Future21Shares’ growing suite of crypto-based ETPs reflects its strategic role in linking traditional investment frameworks with emerging decentralized systems. With the launch of the Cronos ETP, the firm has strengthened its portfolio and continued its push to make blockchain assets investable through familiar financial instruments.As investor interest in blockchain-driven financial products intensifies, the introduction of this regulated ETP comes at a strategically favorable time. The product offers not only a gateway into a fast-developing blockchain network but also a tool for portfolio diversification amid increasing demand for decentralized application platforms.The firm reiterated its commitment to democratizing access to blockchain technology. Through offerings like the Cronos ETP, 21Shares is enabling a broader investor base to engage with the future of Web3 in a secure, regulated manner.The post 21Shares Launches Regulated Cronos ETP for Web3 Access appeared first on CoinTrust.

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On March 4, 2026, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) today announced preliminary, unaudited full-year financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company expects to achieve record revenue and record positive adjusted EBITDA, primarily driven by continued growth in its core consumer food business and overall margin improvement. The final audited financial report is expected to be released in mid-April 2026.


2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights


Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.


Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.


Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.


Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.


Core Consumer Food Business Performance


In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.


The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.


In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.


Bitcoin Reserve Update


In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.


As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.


As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC


Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC


DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."


Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation


About DDC Enterprise Limited


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The company has established Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and is executing a prudent, long-oriented accumulation strategy. While expanding its portfolio of food brands, DDC is gradually becoming one of the public company pioneers in integrating Bitcoin into its corporate financial architecture.


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