ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF

The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) is a collaborative effort between ARK Investment Management LLC and 21Shares US LLC, designed to offer investors direct exposure to bitcoin through a regulated exchange-traded fund. Launched on January 11, 2024, ARKB provides a straightforward avenue for investors to participate in the bitcoin market without the complexities of direct ownership and storage. (epicos.com)

To enhance transparency, 21Shares integrated Chainlink's Proof of Reserve (PoR) into ARKB in February 2024. This integration allows for real-time, on-chain verification of the fund's bitcoin holdings, offering investors increased confidence in the ETF's backing. (prnewswire.com)