On April 1, the investment firm CoinShares made its debut on the Nasdaq exchange through a merger with SPAC Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp., valued at $1.2 billion. The company’s shares are traded under the ticker CSHR.
CoinShares is now listed on @Nasdaq. Ticker: CSHR.
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— CoinShares (@CoinSharesCo) April 1, 2026
The deal resulted in the creation of a new holding structure, CoinShares PLC, which became the parent company of CoinShares International Limited.
CSHR trading began at $9 per share. By the time of writing, the price had adjusted to $8.5.
The firm manages assets worth $6 billion, with its business built on exchange-traded crypto products, trading, and institutional investment services focused on commission income.
CoinShares anticipates that listing on Nasdaq will support the expansion of its product line and improve access to analytical coverage and investment flows as cryptocurrencies integrate into traditional finance.
“The listing is not just a change of venue. It reflects our growth from a pure ETP provider to a diversified manager specializing in digital assets,” commented Jean-Marie Monier, co-founder, president, and CEO of the company.
CoinShares made its European debut in 2021 on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (Sweden).
Franklin Templeton to Launch Crypto Division
Financial giant Franklin Templeton, with $1.7 trillion under management, has agreed to acquire 250 Digital, a subsidiary of venture firm CoinFund, reports WSJ.
The terms of the deal are undisclosed. Upon completion, the new division will be named Franklin Crypto, focusing on pension and sovereign funds, as well as institutional investors.
“The current sell-off in the crypto market is a unique opportunity, and we felt the time was right. I am confident many will want to create a more stable platform for key players in trading,” noted Sandy Cole, head of Franklin Crypto, in a comment to the publication.
The company already has a digital assets team of about 50 people. Franklin joined the crypto industry in 2018 and now offers tokenized funds, as well as spot bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
In March 2026, the asset manager partnered with Ondo Finance to transfer its exchange-traded funds to the blockchain.