Galaxy Digital

BlackRock has tapped Galaxy Digital to serve as a validator for ETHB, its staked-Ethereum ETF, after the fund’s assets topped $435 million on April 8. The appointment broadens the ETF’s validator roster and reflects rising institutional interest in ETH staking.

Galaxy Digital has launched SOL staking on its GalaxyOne retail app, offering up to 6.5% variable annual rewards. The feature gives retail users a simple on‑ramp to earn yield while supporting the Solana network.

Galaxy Digital has secured $100 million to launch a crypto hedge fund slated to debut in Q1 2026, focusing on cryptocurrencies and blockchain-disrupted financial services. The raise underscores continued institutional interest in digital-asset strategies.

Galaxy founder Mike Novogratz warned on Dec. 29, 2025 that XRP and Cardano need to demonstrate tangible real-world use beyond their fanbases as the market shifts toward projects with stronger fundamentals.

Invesco and Galaxy Digital launched a staked Solana ETP (QSOL) Monday on the Cboe BZX, opening with 17,500 SOL — roughly $2 million — in custody, according to Invesco’s tracker. The product arrives as broader ETF results remain mixed, offering another avenue for institutional exposure to Solana staking.

J.P. Morgan said on Dec. 11, 2025 it issued U.S. commercial paper for Galaxy Digital Holdings on the Solana blockchain, marking a notable step in institutional use of digital-asset infrastructure. The deal highlights growing interest in using blockchains for capital markets activities beyond trading.