Grayscale partners with Republic to expand investment product access

Republic: Republic operates a platform that facilitates private placement investments and alternative assets for accredited and eligible investors. It partners with established asset managers to broaden distribution of specialized products through its marketplace. The company’s focus on compliant private securities aligns with Grayscale’s offerings for qualified participants. Grayscale: Grayscale is the world’s largest digital asset-focused investment platform, managing thematic and single-asset products that provide exposure to cryptocurrencies and blockchain protocols. It actively develops and launches funds targeting emerging sectors such as decentralized finance, artificial intelligence, and data networks. The firm’s recent research and product launches emphasize the intersection of crypto and AI as well as tokenization trends. Grayscale DeFi Fund: Grayscale DeFi Fund is a thematic investment vehicle that holds a basket of leading decentralized finance protocols. It offers investors exposure to DeFi tokens through a traditional securities structure. The fund is one of the products now available on the Republic platform via the new partnership. Grayscale Data Network Trust: Grayscale Data Network Trust is a product offering exposure to the native token of the DATA Network. It allows investors to gain access to data-related blockchain protocols in a structured vehicle. The trust is included in the Grayscale products made available on Republic. Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund: Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund provides exposure to protocols at the intersection of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence. It targets tokens associated with decentralized AI infrastructure and applications. The fund joins other Grayscale thematic products being distributed through Republic. Sector Trends: Grayscale research has highlighted growing institutional interest in tokenization and on-chain financial activity as key drivers of adoption. Investor Access: Republic provides a platform for accredited investors seeking private placement opportunities in alternative assets including digital asset products. Product Expansion: Grayscale continues to expand its suite of thematic funds focused on DeFi and AI-crypto intersections through new distribution channels.