Valour Inc. has secured approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority to expand its product offering to retail investors.
The approval allows Valour to list bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) and ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) staking exchange-traded products on the London Stock Exchange.
The products were made available to UK retail investors starting 26 January 2026, according to the company.
Valour operates as a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies, a Toronto-based digital asset investment firm.
The newly launched products include 1Valour Bitcoin Physical Staking and 1Valour Ethereum Physical Staking ETPs.
These exchange-traded products are physically backed by the underlying crypto assets rather than derivatives.
The ETPs also incorporate staking features that generate yield alongside market price exposure.
UK retail investors can access the products through traditional brokerage and investment platforms.
The listings extend Valour’s existing presence on the London Stock Exchange, which previously focused on professional investors.
The move reflects growing demand for regulated digital asset exposure within established financial markets.
Valour said the products are structured to comply with UK retail investor protection requirements.
The launch expands regulated crypto on-ramps for UK investors seeking exposure without self-custody risks.
Valour’s staking ETPs allow participation in network validation while maintaining exchange-traded liquidity.
The company stated that the products aim to bridge traditional finance and decentralised finance models.
Market participants view the approval as a signal of evolving regulatory openness towards crypto-linked securities.
The London Stock Exchange listing provides increased visibility and accessibility for Valour’s products.
Valour noted that all offerings remain subject to jurisdictional rules and ongoing regulatory oversight.
The company said investor eligibility and access remain governed by applicable UK financial regulations.
This is a major milestone for Valour and DeFi Technologies.
Johan Wattenström said.
The launch positions Valour among a small group of issuers offering regulated staking-linked crypto ETPs in the UK.
At the time of reporting, Bitcoin price was $87,896.56.