Deutsche Digital Assets and Safello Launch Bittensor Staked TAO ETP

Deutsche Digital Assets (DDA) has partnered with Safello to launch the Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP, which provides regulated exposure to Bittensor’s TAO token along with staking rewards. This new exchange-traded product (ETP) is set to debut on the SIX Swiss Exchange, a prominent venue for crypto ETPs in Europe. The launch aligns with the increasing availability of digital asset products in the market, following the introduction of BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETP. Bittensor, recognized as a leading decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) project, continues to gain traction, particularly as major tech companies like Nvidia and Microsoft drive interest in AI tokens.
The Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP, announced on October 29, 2025, is a collaboration that offers a physically backed Bittensor ETP to the growing market. This product will track the Kaiko Safello Staked Bittensor Index (KSSTAO) and is registered in Liechtenstein. Trading under the ticker STAO, the ETP is designed for seamless transactions during standard market hours. It is fully secured in cold storage by the regulated custodian BitGo Europe GmbH, ensuring that it holds 100% physical TAO reserves, which is crucial for investor confidence.
Investors can expect total returns from both the appreciation of TAO’s price and staking yields, which will be automatically reinvested into the net asset value (NAV). With a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.49%, this ETP is positioned as an attractive option for portfolio diversification, especially as interest in AI-driven blockchain assets rises. Maximilian Lautenschläger, CEO of DDA, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting the strategic fit and the opportunity to bring innovative crypto investment strategies to market while adhering to regulatory standards. Safello’s CEO, Emelie Moritz, also emphasized the significance of this launch in promoting decentralized AI and reshaping future value creation through accessible investment vehicles.
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