DWS 在德国开辟新天地，推出实物比特币 ETC

DWS 是一家管理着超过 9000 亿美元资产的资产监管机构，与 Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. 合作推出了新的 Xtrackers 交易所交易商品 (ETC)，为投资者提供在德国轻松投资比特币的机会。 Xtrackers Galaxy 实体比特币 ETC 在德意志交易所上市，让投资者能够以交易所交易产品的安全性和透明度直接参与比特币市场。

DWS Launches Physical Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Commodities in Germany, Granting Investors Unprecedented Access

DWS 在德国推出实物比特币交易所交易商品，为投资者提供前所未有的机会

Frankfurt, Germany - April 4, 2024 - DWS, a renowned asset manager with over $900 billion in assets under management, has introduced the launch of its new Xtrackers Exchange-Traded Commodities (ETCs) in collaboration with Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in the European financial landscape, offering investors seamless access to bitcoin (BTC) exposure in Germany for the first time.

德国法兰克福 - 2024 年 4 月 4 日 - 管理资产超过 9000 亿美元的著名资产管理公司 DWS 与 Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd 合作推出了新的 Xtrackers 交易所交易商品 (ETC)。这一开创性举措标志着欧洲金融格局的一个重要里程碑，首次为投资者提供了在德国无缝接触比特币（BTC）的机会。

"Since the inception of the first Bitcoin transaction in 2009, digital assets have evolved from a niche technological innovation to a globally recognized asset class," stated Manfred Bauer, Global Head of DWS' Product Division and Executive Board Member of DWS Group. "With a combined market capitalization exceeding USD 1.7 trillion, Bitcoin and Ethereum alone are now too substantial for investors and asset managers to ignore."

DWS 产品部门全球主管兼 DWS 集团执行董事会成员 Manfred Bauer 表示：“自 2009 年第一笔比特币交易诞生以来，数字资产已从一项利基技术创新发展成为全球认可的资产类别。” “随着总市值超过 1.7 万亿美元，仅比特币和以太坊现在就已经不容投资者和资产管理者忽视。”

The Xtrackers Galaxy Physical Bitcoin ETC is now listed on Deutsche Börse, empowering investors to participate directly in the Bitcoin market with the security and transparency of an exchange-traded product. These ETCs are physically backed by BTC, ensuring that investors have direct exposure to the price movements of Bitcoin.

Xtrackers Galaxy 实体比特币 ETC 现已在德意志交易所上市，使投资者能够直接参与比特币市场，并享受交易所交易产品的安全性和透明度。这些 ETC 由 BTC 实物支持，确保投资者直接接触比特币的价格变动。

DWS has strategically partnered with Galaxy to accelerate Bitcoin adoption in Europe, leveraging Galaxy's expertise in digital asset services. "We are thrilled to collaborate with Xtrackers to provide investors with institutional-grade access to digital assets and guide them with our deep digital asset capabilities," commented Steve Kurz, Global Head of Asset Management at Galaxy.

DWS 与 Galaxy 进行战略合作，利用 Galaxy 在数字资产服务方面的专业知识，加速比特币在欧洲的采用。 Galaxy 资产管理全球主管 Steve Kurz 表示：“我们很高兴与 Xtrackers 合作，为投资者提供机构级的数字资产访问权限，并利用我们深厚的数字资产能力为他们提供指导。”

State Street will serve as the Issuing and Paying Agent and Administration Agent for these ETCs, while MSCI will provide reference rates for Bitcoin, according to the official announcement. The ETCs are 1:1 physically backed and utilize cryptocurrency custodians Zodia Custody and Coinbase for secure storage in offline custody accounts. The ETCs also boast a competitive annual management fee of 0.35%.

根据官方公告，道富银行将担任这些 ETC 的发行和支付代理以及管理代理，而 MSCI 将为比特币提供参考利率。 ETC 采用 1:1 物理支持，并利用加密货币托管机构 Zodia Custody 和 Coinbase 在离线托管账户中进行安全存储。 ETC 还拥有极具竞争力的 0.35% 年管理费。

"The launch of these ETCs is a testament to the growing institutional demand for digital assets," added Bauer. "DWS is committed to providing investors with innovative and accessible solutions to meet their evolving investment needs."

Bauer 补充道：“这些 ETC 的推出证明了机构对数字资产的需求不断增长。” “DWS 致力于为投资者提供创新且易于使用的解决方案，以满足他们不断变化的投资需求。”

The introduction of physically-backed Bitcoin ETCs in Germany removes the technical barriers to digital asset investing. By eliminating the need for investors to establish digital wallets or navigate complex cryptocurrency exchanges, these ETCs make it easier for a wider range of investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin.

德国推出实物支持的比特币 ETC 消除了数字资产投资的技术障碍。通过消除投资者建立数字钱包或浏览复杂的加密货币交易所的需要，这些 ETC 使更广泛的投资者更容易获得比特币的投资。

The Xtrackers Galaxy Physical Bitcoin ETCs offer investors a convenient and secure way to participate in the burgeoning digital asset market. With the backing of renowned institutions like DWS and Galaxy, these ETCs are positioned to become a cornerstone of the rapidly evolving European digital asset landscape.

Xtrackers Galaxy 实物比特币 ETC 为投资者提供了一种便捷、安全的方式来参与蓬勃发展的数字资产市场。在 DWS 和 Galaxy 等知名机构的支持下，这些 ETC 有望成为快速发展的欧洲数字资产格局的基石。