Announcements

Monochrome Group is strengthening its footprint in South-East Asia with key initiatives to support institutional engagement in digital assets.

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 firm, alongside its Responsible Entity partner Vasco Trustees Limited, has lodged an application to quote the Monochrome Ethereum ETF (Ticker: IETH) on Cboe Australia.

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 and CF Benchmarks, the largest indices provider for cryptocurrencies, are pleased to announce the successful launch of the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC).

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.

Round 1 of the 2024 Monochrome GT4 Australia season will kick-off this weekend at the iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on 12-14 April.

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 proud to announce their renewed partnership with Supercars for the 2024 Repco Bathurst 12 Hour race as an official event partner.

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.

After debuting at Phillip Island, Monochrome GT4 Australia is gearing up for Round 2 at Sydney Motorsport Park on June 16-18. Watch the behind-the-scenes video at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.

Monochrome announces the Group’s continued partnership with Wall Racing for the 2023 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia season.

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 Corporation (the Group) is proud to announce that the firm has been appointed as the naming rights partner of the 2023 Monochrome GT4 Australia Championship.

Monochrome is pleased to announce our official partnership with Supercars for the 2023 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour at the iconic Mount Panorama circuit.

Monochrome Group has announced today that the firm will be supporting Triple Eight Race Engineering’s Pro-AM entry for the 2023 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour.

Monochrome Asset Management has announced the appointment of Automic Group as unit registry for the upcoming Monochrome Bitcoin Trust, a new bitcoin retail managed fund.

Queensland-based digital investment management firm Monochrome Asset Management has launched the brand’s first televised advertisement, titled "Bitcoin is the People's Money".

Monochrome Asset Management is proud to be an official event partner of the 2022 Supercars Championship at the Gold Coast.

Monochrome Asset Management today announced that Gemini Trust Company, LLC has been appointed as the crypto-asset custodian for Monochrome’s upcoming managed funds.

Monochrome Asset Management is proud to continue support for Wall Racing as they begin preparations for their 2022 Bathurst campaign.

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.

Monochrome returns to support Wall Racing and incoming driver Liam Talbot during their 2022 Paynter Dixon Porsche Carrera Cup campaign.

Monochrome is pleased to announce the Monochrome Bitcoin Fund (MBF) has received an investment-grade rating from respected research house, SQM Research.

Monochrome has launched a new channel for professionals to engage with crypto-asset information and research, leading with the narrated Bitcoin Foundational Series on Spotify.

Wealth management platform Mason Stevens adds the Monochrome Bitcoin Fund, providing a regulated vehicle for bitcoin exposure to Australian wholesale investors on the platform.

Global market-leader CF Benchmarks will provide professionally aggregated benchmarks for Monochrome financial products in an Australian first.

Wall Racing is excited to announce a partnership with Monochrome Asset Management, the investment management firm behind Australia's leading investment-grade Bitcoin Fund.

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 welcomes global accounting giant KPMG as fund accountant for flagship wholesale bitcoin fund.

Following the publication of the Senate Select Committee report on ‘Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre’, Monochrome has prepared a concise summary of key considerations and recommendations.

Monochrome Research today announced their new Head of Research as they continue to develop education on emerging digital assets.

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.

Monochrome Asset Management is proud to host the Bitcoin Whitepaper. Published by Satoshi Nakamoto on the 31st October 2008.

Monochrome Asset Management, is proud to announce the appointment of another industry expert, Derek Vladimir Henningsen, joining as Head of Legal & Compliance.

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.

Monochrome Asset Management is proud to announce that it is joining FinTech Australia, a leading industry advocacy body in the Australian fintech industry.

Monochrome Asset Management is thrilled to join 800 other Fintech companies as a member of Australian FinTech.