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#AI influencers — autonomous chatbots operating on social media — can operate their own blockchain wallets. More importantly, they can understand economic incentives and use resources to help achieve their goals. Read the full research report: https://lnkd.in/gyKv9Y9N

Smart contract platforms power decentralized innovation. From automating transactions to enabling complex dApps, blockchains like #ethereum, #ADA, #SOL, and #POL provide developers the tools to build the future. Explore Grayscale's Crypto Sectors: https://lnkd.in/e3yqCguX Examples are provided for illustrative purposes only. Holdings are subject to change. Indexes are unmanaged and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Over the last few weeks Grayscale Investments' leaders have participated in a variety of events, joining organizations such as Bloomberg, Benzinga, and New York State Bar Association to share their expertise. As crypto momentum grows, we're honored that the investment community turns to Grayscale for insights. We are committed to being a trusted resource for crypto investing and continue to prioritize education across the investment landscape.    Ft. Allison Westmacott Roberts, Jennifer Rosenthal & Zach Pandl

Bittensor #TAO helps leverage economic incentives and decentralized networks for open and accessible #AI development. Learn more about how Bittensor works and how it aims to promote equitable AI development. Read the #TAO Building Block: https://lnkd.in/e8ve8jaD

Grayscale Investments VP of ETF Capital Markets, Krista Lynch, was a guest speaker at the Fall 2024 ETP Forum, discussing opportunities and strategies in #Crypto ETPs.

Crypto’s story may have started with #Bitcoin, but this first innovation has since spurred something entirely new: a robust, fully functional digital economy leveraging blockchain technology. In our white paper, we provide context on this ever-evolving crypto story, and offer a glimpse into how Grayscale organizes, understands, and defines this emerging asset class – introducing a comprehensive new framework called Grayscale Crypto Sectors (“Crypto Sectors”). The Currencies sector highlights assets like #Bitcoin, #XRP, and #LTC, designed for exchange, store of value, and peer-to-peer transactions. Read more about Crypto Sectors: https://lnkd.in/e3_R3sxR

Grayscale Research believes the rise in #AI use of blockchains for payments could benefit crypto markets, including lower-cost, high-throughput chains like #SOL, #BASE, #NEAR, stablecoin-related protocols like #MKR, and DeFi apps like #UNI. Read: https://lnkd.in/gyKv9Y9N

The availability of Options trading for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (Ticker: GBTC) and Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (Ticker: BTC) is another major step forward for digital assets, and highlights the growing momentum our industry is generating in the market at large. +++ Learn more, see important disclosures, or reach out to Grayscale Investments: GBTC: https://lnkd.in/e3UMcJiU  BTC: https://lnkd.in/eVBCR77r  BTC Prospectus: https://lnkd.in/eXpF4y8g - Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (“BTC”) and Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (“GBTC”) (collectively the “Funds”), exchange traded products, are not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (or the ’40 Act) and therefore are not subject to the same regulations and protections as 1940 Act registered ETFs and mutual funds.   Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (the “Fund”) has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the SEC for its offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in such registration statement and other documents the Fund has filed with the SEC for more complete information about such Fund and its offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the Fund or any authorized participant will arrange to send you such prospectus (when available) if you request it by calling (833) 903 - 2211 or by contacting Foreside Fund Services, LLC, Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Portland, Maine 04101.   Please read the prospectus carefully before investing in BTC.   Foreside Fund Services, LLC is the Marketing Agent for the Funds.   The Funds are subject to significant risk and heightened volatility. The Funds are not suitable for all investors and an investor may lose all their money. The Funds hold Bitcoin; however, an investment in the Funds is not a direct investment in Bitcoin.

“The lowest cost* spot Bitcoin ETP -- Grayscale Bitcoin Mini ETF, Ticker: BTC -- has grown its shares outstanding at the second fastest rate** among US-listed spot bitcoin ETPs with greater than $1Bn in AUM since it began trading on July 31, 2024 -- signaling that investors are increasingly turning to Ticker: BTC for their #Bitcoin exposure."    - John Hoffman, Head of Distribution and Partnerships, Grayscale Investments    -  See important disclosures, or speak directly to a team member:   BTC: https://lnkd.in/eUrkUimS     BTC Prospectus: https://lnkd.in/e9FaZR9m  Brokerage fees and other expenses may still apply.  Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (“BTC” or the "Fund"), an exchange traded product, is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (or the 1940 Act) and therefore is not subject to the same regulations and protections as 1940 Act registered ETFs and mutual funds.   The Fund is subject to significant risk and heightened volatility. The Fund is not suitable for all investors and an investor may lose all their money. The Fund holds Bitcoin; however, an investment in the Fund is not a direct investment in Bitcoin.  *Based on gross expense ratio at 0.15%.   **Source: Bloomberg  Please read the prospectus carefully before investing in the Fund.  An investment in the Fund is not a direct investment in Bitcoin.  Foreside Fund Services, LLC is the Marketing Agent for the Fund.