Crypto ETF Market Expands With 21Shares TCAN Debut

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21Shares launched the 21Shares Canton Network ETF on Nasdaq under the ticker TCAN.
The ETF provides direct exposure to Canton Coin, the native token of the Canton Network.
The Canton Network focuses on privacy-preserving blockchain infrastructure for institutional finance.
Major firms, including Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and DTCC, support Digital Asset, the network’s primary developer.
The launch adds to a growing list of crypto exchange-traded funds in the United States.

A new Crypto ETF began trading on Nasdaq as 21Shares launched the 21Shares Canton Network ETF under ticker TCAN. The fund offers direct exposure to Canton Coin, the native token of the Canton Network. The listing expands the range of crypto-linked exchange-traded products in the United States.

Crypto ETF Expands Access to Canton Coin

21Shares listed the 21Shares Canton Network ETF on Nasdaq on Thursday under the ticker TCAN. The Crypto ETF gives investors direct exposure to Canton Coin, which powers the Canton Network. The firm said the product marks the first U.S. ETF tied directly to the token.

Canton Coin serves as the utility token for the Canton Network, which focuses on institutional finance use cases. The network supports privacy-preserving transactions and data management across financial markets. Major firms, including Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and DTCC, support Digital Asset, the network’s primary developer.

Andres Valencia, executive vice president of investment management at 21Shares, addressed the launch in a statement. He said, “The Canton Network has attracted strong institutional interest given its focus on privacy-preserving infrastructure for capital markets.” He added that backing from Nasdaq, Moody’s, and Deloitte reflects confidence in shared blockchain infrastructure.

Valencia stated, “When you see names like Nasdaq, Moody’s, and Deloitte supporting a common blockchain infrastructure, you are looking at infrastructure that has the potential to reshape how data and capital move across global markets.” He linked the ETF launch to that institutional support. The company confirmed that TCAN seeks to track the performance of Canton Coin.

TCAN joins a growing list of crypto exchange-traded funds that launched over the past year. Fund issuers have introduced products tied to SOL, XRP, DOGE, HBAR, and Polkadot. As a result, the U.S. market now offers broader access to digital asset exposure through regulated vehicles.

Regulatory Shift Fuels Crypto ETF Growth

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission oversees approvals for exchange-traded funds, including crypto products. Since January 2025, the agency has taken a more supportive stance toward digital assets. President Donald Trump returned to office that month and appointed Paul Atkins as SEC Chairman.

Chairman Atkins has moved to clarify the agency’s position on cryptocurrencies. The SEC issued guidance stating that most cryptocurrencies do not qualify as securities. That position has influenced the pace of Crypto ETF filings and approvals.

Market participants have responded with new applications and product launches. As a result, issuers continue to expand offerings across different blockchain networks and tokens. The debut of TCAN adds another fund to the expanding lineup of crypto-linked ETFs trading on U.S. exchanges.

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