CoinShares, a European digital asset management leader, has announced its intention to acquire Valkyrie Funds LLC, a U.S.-based digital asset manager, following the SEC's approval of Valkyrie's spot Bitcoin ETF. This strategic move aims to extend CoinShares' European success into the U.S. market and is expected to increase its assets under management by approximately $110 million. The acquisition, pending due diligence and legal agreements, will allow CoinShares to offer a comprehensive suite of regulated digital asset products to American investors. Valkyrie Funds will maintain operational independence until the acquisition is finalized. CoinShares' CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti and Valkyrie Funds CEO Leah Wald have both expressed optimism about the future collaboration.