Bitwise Asset Management and Bitcoin lending infrastructure firm Lombard announced a partnership that lets institutional investors earn yield on BTC without changing custody arrangements. The deal aims to preserve existing custody workflows while unlocking lending-based returns for institutional holders.
Bitwise’s spot XRP ETF has become the largest spot XRP fund in the United States as of March 4, 2026, reflecting heightened investor demand for regulated XRP exposure. The move underscores growing appetite for spot crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Bitwise has acquired Chorus One and added it to Bitwise Onchain Solutions, bringing $2.2B in staked assets and a 50-person specialist team. The deal expands Bitwise’s institutional staking reach across more than 30 proof-of-stake networks.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said he expects every central bank to hold Bitcoin by 2050, responding to recent criticism from the founder of Sevens Reporter. His prediction frames Bitcoin as a potential long-term reserve asset amid rising institutional interest.
Bitwise’s Head of Europe argued that gold cushions portfolios during market downturns while Bitcoin can enhance returns in recoveries, framing the two assets as complementary. The view underscores a growing conversation about blending traditional and crypto assets for risk-adjusted gains.
Bitwise submitted a filing to the SEC on Feb. 5 seeking to launch the first exchange-traded fund focused on Uniswap's UNI token, offering investors direct exposure to UNI. The move could be a milestone for token-specific ETFs if regulators approve.
Grayscale updated its spot Sui Staking ETF filing with the SEC, moving the potential launch of the first spot Sui ETF closer to approval. Competing issuers including Bitwise and Canary Capital are also pursuing filings, which could boost SUI liquidity and price if approved.
Bitwise has listed Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and Solana (SOL) exchange-traded products on Nasdaq Stockholm, offering both spot and staking-based exposure in local currency. The move expands Bitwise’s footprint in Europe and gives Nordic investors regulated access to staking yields.
Bitwise received approval to list a spot Chainlink ETF on NYSE Arca under the ticker CLNK, offering investors direct exposure to LINK. The fund is expected to launch this week.
Bitwise has filed eleven applications with the SEC for token-based ETFs, exchange-traded products and derivatives to broaden regulated crypto access. The filings aim to expand investor choice and market liquidity, though approvals will depend on the SEC's review.