Grayscale Partners with Republic to Expand Access to Crypto Funds

The prominent asset management firm Grayscale Investments has officially announced a strategic partnership with the investment platform Republic. This collaboration aims to provide eligible investors with streamlined access to specialized cryptocurrency investment products, focusing on high-growth sectors such as Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Decentralized Artificial Intelligence (AI). By leveraging Republic's distribution infrastructure, Grayscale intends to broaden the reach of its diversified portfolios beyond traditional institutional channels.

Diversified Exposure to DeFi and Artificial Intelligence

Under the terms of the agreement, Republic will host several of Grayscale’s thematic vehicles. Key among these is the Grayscale DeFi Fund, which offers exposure to a basket of prominent protocols including Uniswap (UNI), Aave (AAVE), Ondo (ONDO), Ethena (ENA), Curve (CRV), and Lido (LDO). This fund is designed to track the evolution of decentralized lending, trading, and liquid staking sectors within the blockchain ecosystem.

Additionally, the partnership highlights the rising intersection of blockchain and automation through the Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund. This fund includes assets such as Near Protocol (NEAR), Bittensor (TAO), Render (RENDER), and Filecoin (FIL). Decentralized AI focuses on distributed computing power and open-source machine learning models to reduce reliance on centralized tech giants.

Specialized Trusts and Data Infrastructure

The collaboration also introduces the Grayscale Data Network Trust to the Republic platform. This specific product provides targeted exposure to DATA, the native token of the Streamr Network. This initiative reflects a growing interest in decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) and the monetization of real-time data streams.

The expansion includes the following primary investment vehicles:

• The Grayscale DeFi Fund (Diversified decentralized finance assets).
• The Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund (Distributed intelligence and rendering protocols).
• The Grayscale Data Network Trust (Focus on data utility and infrastructure).

The partnership between Grayscale and Republic represents a significant step in democratizing access to institutional-grade crypto products for a wider range of qualified participants.

This move marks a continued effort by Grayscale to transition from a single-asset provider to a comprehensive digital asset manager. As of October 15, 2026, the integration on the Republic platform allows for a more seamless onboarding process for investors looking to diversify into niche crypto sectors. By providing structured access to assets like TAO, RENDER, and AAVE, the partnership seeks to bridge the gap between traditional private equity platforms and the volatile digital currency markets.