Key facts
- Eligible investors can access the funds with a minimum investment of $2,500.
- The Grayscale DeFi Fund holds six digital assets including UNI, AAVE, ONDO, ENA, CRV, and LDO.
- The Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund holds NEAR, TAO, RENDER, and FIL.
- The Grayscale Data Network Trust provides exposure to the DATA coin.
Grayscale has partnered with Republic to offer three cryptocurrency investment funds focused on decentralized finance, artificial intelligence, and data networks. The Grayscale DeFi Fund, Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund, and Grayscale Data Network Trust are now available to eligible investors through Republic's platform, with a minimum investment of $2,500. This partnership aims to provide access to these private placements, which do not trade on public exchanges and carry risks associated with private investments. The Grayscale DeFi Fund includes assets like UNI and AAVE, while the Decentralized AI Fund holds tokens such as NEAR and TAO. The Grayscale Data Network Trust offers exposure to the DATA coin. This move follows recent developments in regulated cryptocurrency investments, including discussions between Franklin Templeton and the SEC regarding digital asset products.