Cryptocurrency data provider Kaiko acquires Vinter, eyes European crypto ETP growth
By Lisa Pauline Mattackal
Nov 12 (Reuters) - Cryptocurrency data provider Kaiko said on Tuesday it is acquiring European crypto index provider Vinter in a bet on growth in the European digital asset market.
The deal comes as some analysts expect significant growth in the European crypto ETP market, which remains significantly smaller than the U.S.
"It's a clear bet on the European ETP market...," said Ambre Soubiran, CEO of Kaiko.
Vinter, which supplies digital asset indices and reference rates for several Europe-listed ETPs, including those from 21Shares and Sygnum Bank, marks Kaiko's third acquisition to date.
Digital asset investment products listedin Germany, Sweden and Switzerland collectively manage approximately $13.64 billion in assets, according to data from CoinShares. In contrast, U.S. products have an AUM of about $88.78 billion.
Kaiko plans to expand its product offerings to provide independent data for asset managers, derivatives traders, and exchanges following the acquisition.
The cash and equity deal values Kaiko at $200 million post-acquisition, though the company did not disclose the Vinter deal value.
The acquisition follows recent industry moves, including Bitwise Asset Management's purchase of European crypto ETP issuer ETC Group in August, and trading platform Robinhood Markets' HOOD.O agreement to acquire European exchange Bitstamp for $200 million in June.
The cryptocurrency market has surged on expectations that digital currencies will boom in a favorable regulatory environment following the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president and of pro-crypto candidates to Congress, withbitcoin BTC= nearing the $90,000 mark.
"Trump's victory is seen as a very good sign for crypto," Soubiran said, adding Kaiko also plansto also target the American crypto market "more aggressively."
Reporting by Lisa Mattackal in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid
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