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March 06, 2024

Grayscale Launches Crypto Staking Fund, Includes SOL, TIA and ATOM for Earning Potential

In Brief

Grayscale launched its crypto staking fund GDIF which initially enables staking APT, TIA, CBETH, ATOM, NEAR, OSMO, DOT, SEI and SOL.

Grayscale Launches Crypto Grayscale Dynamic Income Fund, Includes SOL, TIA, ATOM Staking for Income Generation

Investment firm associated with the biggest spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), Grayscale, launched the Grayscale Dynamic Income Fund (GDIF) that allows for staking cryptocurrencies to generate income, with the goal of distributing rewards in US dollars on a quarterly schedule.

According to the announcement, initially, the fund will own assets from nine blockchains, including Aptos (APT), Celestia (TIA), Coinbase Staked Ethereum (CBETH), Cosmos (ATOM), Near (NEAR), Osmosis (OSMO), Polkadot (DOT), SEI Network (SEI), and Solana (SOL).

The investments in GDIF will be accessible to qualified clients–individuals who satisfy specific criteria established by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These criteria presently include a net worth of at least $2.2 million, excluding the value of an individual’s primary residence or assets under management amounting to $1,100,000.

“As our first actively managed Fund, GDIF is an important expansion of our product suite and enables investors to participate in multi-asset staking through the convenience and familiarity of a singular investment vehicle,” said Michael Sonnenshein, CEO of Grayscale, in a written statement.

Staking holds significant importance in specific blockchains. While the Bitcoin network operates on a proof-of-work (PoW) mechanism, where miners solve complex mathematical problems to produce new Bitcoin (BTC), proof-of-stake (PoS) networks such as Ethereum (ETH) enable token owners to commit their assets to support the network. This process, known as staking, results in the generation of income for the staker.

Grayscale Advances Strategic Initiatives in the Digital Asset Landscape

Digital currency asset management company Grayscale transformed its Bitcoin trust into a Bitcoin ETF earlier this year after resolving a legal dispute with the SEC. The company is awaiting regulatory approval to convert the Grayscale Ethereum trust into a spot Ethereum ETF.

Coinciding with the introduction of GDIF, Bitcoin reached a new all-time high, surpassing the $69,000 landmark before experiencing a sharp decline to as low as $59,000. Meanwhile, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a trading volume exceeding $9.5 billion, surpassing the previous record of $7.6 billion. As of the latest data from CoinMarketCap, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is now trading at $65,935.

Grayscale’s strategic move to establish GDIF highlights the company’s commitment to diverse digital asset investment opportunities in the evolving cryptocurrency market.

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Alisa, a dedicated journalist at the MPost, specializes in cryptocurrency, zero-knowledge proofs, investments, and the expansive realm of Web3. With a keen eye for emerging trends and technologies, she delivers comprehensive coverage to inform and engage readers in the ever-evolving landscape of digital finance.

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Alisa Davidson

Alisa, a dedicated journalist at the MPost, specializes in cryptocurrency, zero-knowledge proofs, investments, and the expansive realm of Web3. With a keen eye for emerging trends and technologies, she delivers comprehensive coverage to inform and engage readers in the ever-evolving landscape of digital finance.

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