- Deutsche Digital Assets has partnered with Safello to list a new exchange-traded product tied to Bittensor.
- The Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP provides regulated exposure to the Bittensor TAO token with staking rewards.
- Safello’s crypto ETP has been launched on the SIX Swiss Exchange, one of Europe’s leading venues for crypto ETPs.
German crypto and digital asset manager Deutsche Digital Assets (DDA) and Nordic crypto exchange Safello have announced the launch of the Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP.
The launch comes as the crypto industry continues to welcome more regulated digital-asset products across markets, following high-profile listings such as the Bitcoin ETP from BlackRock.
At the same time, Bittensor is attracting attention as a leading decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) project.
Developments in AI from major technology companies — including Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta — often drive interest in TAO and other AI-related tokens.
Staked Bittensor ETP listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange
Frankfurt-based DDA, a pioneer in exchange-traded crypto products since 2017, announced the new product on 29 October 2025.
The ETP is a collaboration with Safello and brings a physically backed Bittensor ETP to an expanding market.
The product tracks the Kaiko Safello Staked Bittensor Index (KSSTAO) and is domiciled in Liechtenstein.
Trading under the ticker STAO (ISIN: DE000A4APQY4) on SIX is scheduled to begin, enabling seamless buying and selling during standard market hours.
Additionally, the ETP’s assets are fully secured in cold storage by regulated custodian BitGo Europe GmbH and are backed 100% by physical TAO reserves.
What this means for investors
Investors will benefit from total return exposure that combines TAO price appreciation with staking rewards, which are automatically reinvested into the net asset value (NAV).
With a competitive total expense ratio (TER) of 1.49%, the product offers an accumulating income structure, suitable for portfolio diversification amid growing demand for AI-focused blockchain assets.
Maximilian Lautenschläger, CEO and founder of DDA, emphasized the strategic fit:
“We are excited to announce the launch of the Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP through our collaboration with Safello. By leveraging DDA’s white-label ETP platform, we enable our partners to bring innovative crypto investment strategies to market while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.”
Opening access to decentralized AI
Bittensor (TAO) currently trades around $425 and powers an innovative peer-to-peer network that incentivizes collaborative machine learning.
Participants contribute data, models, and computing power for tasks such as image recognition, fraud detection, and protein structure prediction, earning TAO rewards within a proof-of-stake ecosystem.
With a market capitalization exceeding $4.3 billion, Bittensor exemplifies the convergence of blockchain and AI, positioning it as a high-growth asset within the evolving digital economy.
Safello CEO Emelie Moritz commented,
“The launch of the Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP underscores Safello’s conviction in decentralized AI. Bittensor is a prime example of how decentralized technology and AI can combine to reshape value creation. Together with DDA, we make it easy for investors to access this innovation through a regulated and transparent investment vehicle.”
Bittensor reached a price high of $457 on 29 October, while its all-time high was $767, recorded in April 2024.