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.
Bitwise has submitted an S-1 to the SEC for an ETF that would hold 100% spot exposure to the SUI altcoin, expanding the manager’s digital asset lineup. The move aims to give investors direct, regulated access to SUI price exposure if approved.
Bitwise Asset Management announced on December 9 that XRP will be included in the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW), giving the token broader institutional exposure. The move could bring passive inflows and higher visibility among index-tracking investors.