The first physical Bitcoin funds listed on Toronto's TSX in early-2021.
Now, Canadian issuers are leading crypto's integration into mainstream markets again, with the region's first Solana ETFs - and - the first to incorporate staking.
Among these, 3iQ's Solana Staking ETF (tickers: SOLQ.U. SOLQ) is gathering assets fastest to date, and the firm is also staging an exciting expansion into a broader range of digital asset investment products and services.
So, for a timely overview on Canada's regulated crypto space, exclusive insights on how staking works in ETFs, plus pointers on what 3iQ's building right now, we're honored to welcome their CEO, Pascal St-Jean, to the CFB Talks Digital Assets podcast.
Join us for exclusive insider insights, including:
Don't sleep on Canada's influence on crypto's evolution - and don't sleep on this episode!
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Crypto's winning streak has extended, with diversified-weight Broad Cap and Large Cap benchmarks up nearly 15%; outpacing ~12% gains by free-float counterparts. ADA and XRP both rose over 20%. Staking yields ticked up, led by SOL's +1%. BTC's realized volatility spiked despite muted implied vol.
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Digital assets gained for a second week, led by Broad and Large-Cap indices up ~2.5%. They outperformed free-float peers, signaling risk-on appetite. Majors rose up to 4%, ETH and NEAR staking yields increased, while BTC volatility stayed near cycle lows.
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