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Monochrome Capital, a related entity of the investment manager of the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC), today announced a strategic partnership with Galaxy Digital to deliver comprehensive Bitcoin wealth management solutions for institutional clients.
The Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC) has been incorporated into a Top 4 Australian bank’s residential mortgage lending framework. IBTC is now recognised alongside traditional assets such as unencumbered property and income streams when assessing high-net-worth (HNW) investors for home loans. This development connects regulated Bitcoin ETFs with private banking services, enabling Bitcoin holders to access property financing without liquidating their exposure.
FSBM Holdings Berhad ("FSBM" or "the Group") today announced the signing of a Collaboration Agreement with Monochrome Corporation Pty Ltd ("Monochrome"), an Australian financial services group specialising in digital asset infrastructure. The partnership seeks to explore collaboration on new business models and opportunities, particularly in areas aligned with Web 3.0, blockchain platform services, and digital asset infrastructure development.
Since January 2025, the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC) has become the fastest growing Bitcoin ETF in Australia, as measured against its four Australian peers over the same period — a milestone that reflects both growing investor confidence in the Monochrome group and the strength of the ETF’s design.
Monochrome Asset Management has lodged a draft application for its third spot crypto-asset exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Monochrome Litecoin ETF (Ticker: LTCC), on Cboe Australia. Subject to exchange and regulator approval, the launch of LTCC will add to Monochrome's growing suite of ETFs, designed to provide investors with direct access to key digital assets under a licensed framework.
Monochrome Asset Management is pleased to announce that it has expanded its custody solution by onboarding BitGo Trust Company, Inc (BitGo Trust) to its list of crypto-asset custodians for the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC) and Monochrome Ethereum ETF (IETH).
As Australia’s first dual-listed crypto ETFs, IBTC and IETH offer direct exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum under a licensed framework. Investors who take advantage of the portfolio transfer facility move their digital holdings into a listed, regulated holding structure and no longer need to manage security, custody or default risks.
Monochrome Asset Management has been named a finalist in the Digital Assets & Web3 Innovation category at the 2024 Finder Innovation Awards. These awards recognise companies across Australia for their contributions and achievements in innovation in sectors such as finance, technology, and digital assets.
Monochrome Asset Management is pleased to announce the launch of the Monochrome Ethereum ETF (IETH), Australia’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that provides direct access to Ethereum. IETH will begin trading on Cboe Australia, under the ticker ‘IETH’ (CBOE).
Monochrome Corporation (“Monochrome”) has acquired Spek Technologies, a provider of centralised data management and real-time collaboration tools. This acquisition supports Monochrome’s strategy to invest in technology that streamlines operations for financial institutions, particularly those managing crypto investments.
Monochrome Asset Management today announced that the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (Ticker: IBTC) will be the first Australian spot Bitcoin ETF to implement proof-of-reserves verification. This initiative is made possible through a strategic partnership with Hoseki, a leading global provider of Bitcoin verification services, reinforcing Monochrome’s commitment to transparency and investor security.
Monochrome Asset Management is pleased to announce the launch of its IBTC Adviser Program, along with a rebate of its management fee for eligible investors who apply in-specie to the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (Ticker: IBTC) until December 31, 2024.
Monochrome Asset Management is pleased to partner with Solactive as the Intraday Net Asset Value (iNAV) provider for the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (Ticker: IBTC). Officially quoted on Cboe Australia on June 4, 2024 – IBTC is the first and currently only spot Bitcoin ETF in the Australian market to be authorised under a specific crypto asset licensing category.
Monochrome is pleased to announce our partnership with FalconX, a leading institutional digital asset prime broker, to support the launch of the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (Ticker: IBTC). IBTC is the first ETF in Australia to hold bitcoin directly, which was quoted on Cboe Australia earlier this month on 4 June 2024.
Monochrome Asset Management is proud to announce the official launch of the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC), Australia's first ETF that holds bitcoin directly. The Monochrome Bitcoin ETF will begin trading on the Cboe Australia exchange today, under the ticker ‘IBTC’, offering a new way for Australian investors to access bitcoin in a regulated and compliant manner.
Monochrome Asset Management, an Australian investment management firm with a focus on regulated digital asset products, today announced its strategic decision to move its application for its flagship product - the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF, to exchange Cboe Australia.
In a strategic move, the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC) will be the first to use the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate – Asia Pacific Variant (BRRAP) for its benchmarking. The BRRAP provides a reliable pricing benchmark for bitcoin, designed to accurately reflect the market price, resist manipulation, and be verifiable by market participants.
Monochrome is pleased to announce its partnership with South Australian Motor Sport Board at the 2023 VAILO Adelaide 500 as the main sponsor of the Monochrome GT Village. The firm is proud to support this iconic event, set to take place at the world-renowned Adelaide Street Circuit from November 23rd to the 26th.
Monochrome Group is proud to unveil the highly anticipated 2024 Monochrome GT4 Australia Championship. Building on the success of its presence within the Australian Production Cars (APC) category, the Monochrome GT4 Australia Championship is set to take a monumental leap forward in 2024 as a standalone category as part of SRO Australia’s GT4 offering.
Monochrome Asset Management (Monochrome) is proud to be a major partner at the Financial Review Cryptocurrency Summit 2023 on 16 October, in Sydney. Organised by The Australian Financial Review, it is the nation’s premier crypto-asset forum for investors, policy makers, regulators and tech innovators.
Monochrome Research has launched its AI bitcoin research assistant, currently in beta. The new AI research assistant is a ChatGPT powered chatbot to help you navigate the complexities of digital asset research with a more efficient and effective approach.
Monochrome Asset Management Pty Ltd (Monochrome) announced today that on 14 July 2023, its Responsible Entity partner, Vasco Trustees Ltd (Vasco), lodged an updated application with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) to list the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC), an exchange traded fund that will have direct exposure to bitcoin.
In an Australian first, Monochrome Asset Management has announced today the launch of the Monochrome Bitcoin Trust (IBTC), the only regulator-approved crypto-asset retail fund in Australia, providing investors with legal rights to their specific bitcoin holdings in the fund.
Monochrome Asset Management became one of the first Australian asset managers to be authorised under an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) to offer retail investors fully regulated and direct insured exposure to crypto-assets, such as bitcoin and ether.
Wealth management platform Praemium announces approval for Monochrome’s flagship product, providing wholesale investors leading access to a pure bitcoin fund via a platform in Australia, supported with complementary research and education.
Following the release of ASIC’s REP 705 on its much-anticipated response to submissions of Consultation Paper 343 regarding crypto-assets as underlying assets for ETPs. Monochrome Assethas prepared an 8 page summary of ASIC’s report REP 705.
Monochrome Asset Management today announced the formation of Monochrome Research, a specialist division focused on providing expert-led research and insights to guide institutional investors and financial services professionals as they navigate and evaluate the digital asset industry.
Monochrome Asset Management, the torchbearer for investment-grade access to digital assets in Australia, today announced the appointment of BNY Mellon executive and foreign exchange veteran Jeff Leal as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Digital Markets.
In sync with Bitcoin passing 700,000 blocks, Monochrome Asset Management delved into some of the key moments for investors that have defined the nascent asset’s evolution from niche cryptography project to flourishing digital store of value.
Monochrome Asset Management, the torchbearer of investment-grade access to digital assets in Australia, announced a USD $1.8 million (approx. AUD $2.4 million) private Series A funding, valuing the company at around $20 million AUD.
Following the launch of the Monochrome Bitcoin Fund, Monochrome Asset Management, the Brisbane-based digital asset management firm founded by former Binance Australia CEO Jeff Yew, today announced the appointment of two additional industry experts - Derek Vladimir Henningsen and Craig Hobart.
Monochrome Asset Management is thrilled to announce it has joined Blockchain Australia as a member, Australia’s peak industry body that represents businesses and individuals implementing and encouraging the potential for blockchain technology to improve the nation’s economy and society.
Monochrome Asset Management, the Brisbane-based investment manager of the Monochrome Bitcoin Fund, announced the appointment of two well-known names in the Australian alternative investment industry - David Hobart and Kevin Saunders.
