CoinShares Launches Telegram-Linked Toncoin ETP - Crypto Meets Mainstream Finance

Traditional finance just got a crypto wake-up call.

CoinShares throws down the gauntlet with their latest move—launching a Toncoin ETP directly tied to Telegram's massive ecosystem. This isn't just another crypto product; it's bridging the gap between messaging apps and investment vehicles.

The Integration Play

By linking directly with Telegram's infrastructure, CoinShares bypasses traditional financial gatekeepers. Think millions of Telegram users gaining exposure to Toncoin through regulated investment channels—that's the game-changing potential here.

Why This Matters

Telegram's user base meets institutional-grade financial products. No more complicated wallet setups or exchange registrations for mainstream investors wanting crypto exposure. The barriers are crumbling faster than a banker's skepticism about digital assets.

Market Implications

Watch traditional finance scramble to keep up. While they're still debating blockchain fundamentals, companies like CoinShares are building the actual infrastructure. Another reminder that innovation happens despite regulatory hesitation, not because of it.

One more traditional finance firm discovers that if you can't beat the crypto revolution, you might as well package it for your clients—with management fees, of course.

LBMA’s Survey Bullish on Gold

The LBMA’s survey indicates that taking an entry position now can deliver profits next year despite gold reaching new highs. It also expects the glittery metal to be the top-performing asset in the metals sector through 2026. The majority of institutions are bullish on their prospects and have been investing heavily. The tariffs and trade wars are among the reasons for the dramatic surge in value.

Wayne Gordon, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer at UBS, said to the LBMA survey that clients holding gold have doubled this year.Gordon said.

Gold is seen as a safe haven during uncertainties and a hedge to safeguard investments. LBMA’s survey is not surprising as gold prices exceeded all expectations this year. It is most likely to continue the surge as retail investors, central banks, and institutional funds are after the metal.