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NEW YORK, March 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 21shares, one of the world's leading issuers of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the 21shares Polkadot ETF (TDOT), which provides investors with exposure to the native token (DOT) of the Polkadot blockchain. This launch marks a significant milestone in expanding investor access to next-generation blockchain infrastructure. TDOT is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (" '40 Act"), and is not subject to the same regulations and protections as '40 Act registered ETFs and mutual funds. TDOT is subject to significant risk and heightened volatility. DOT assets are not suitable for an investor who cannot afford the loss of the entire investment. An investment in TDOT is not a direct investment in DOT.TickerISINExchangeCurrencyFeeInception DateIssuerTDOTUS90139B1008NASDAQUSD0.30%6 March 202621Shares US LLCPolkadot is a next-generation blockchain platform designed to connect many independent blockchains into a single, interoperable network. Developers can launch their own purpose-built blockchains – often referred to as rollups – on top of Polkadot, benefiting from shared security, seamless interoperability, and parallel processing for enhanced scalability. To operate within the network, these rollups rent blockspace using DOT tokens, creating a direct link between network activity and economic value returned to the ecosystem and its token holders.Polkadot is purpose-built for secure and efficient cross-chain interaction. Its Cross-Consensus Message (XCM) format enables advanced communication between blockchains, ...Full story available on Benzinga.com