Apr 22, 2025
Evolve's Sixth Crypto ETF
One of our first ever ETF clients, $7bn-plus AuM Evolve, has also opted to utilize our Solana benchmark methodology, this time integrating the regulated CME CF Solana-Dollar Reference Rate (SOLUSD_RR) into its latest fund, Evolve Solana ETF (tickers: SOLA, SOLA.U).
Evolve Solana ETF also provides direct, passive exposure to spot SOL, with Evolve stressing it is eschewing the use of derivatives within the fund.
The fund is available in both CAD units (ticker: SOLA) and USD units (SOLA.U) with both provided on an unhedged currency basis. Aside from currency denomination, both series are identical constituents of the same fund.
Meanwhile, the firm states that, subject to regulatory approval, the ETF intends to target staking of up to 50% of SOL holdings.
CFB-powered
SOLA is the latest in a lengthening list of CF Benchmarks-supported Evolve ETFs, including one of North America’s earliest Bitcoin ETFs, an Ether fund as well as the region’s first exchange traded BTC and ETH portfolio; plus leveraged Ether and Bitcoin fund alternatives. We’re proud to note that all the firm’s cryptocurrency vehicles utilize CF Benchmarks’ regulated pricing methodology for NAV calculation.
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Weekly Index Highlights, June 23, 2025
The digital asset market plunged last week amid Iran conflict fears. Cardano led losses (–18.91%), followed by AVAX (–18.44%), SOL (–17.99%), ETH (–17%), LINK (–17%), and XRP (–13.98%). BTC dropped 6.86%, trimming YTD gain to 6.45%. Investors grew risk-averse.
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CF NEAR Staking Reward Rate and Staked Return indices to be added to CF Staking Series
The Administrator announces the addition of the CF NEAR Staking Reward Rate, CF NEAR Staked Return Index-Compounded, and CF NEAR Staked Return Index Blends to the CF Staking Series within the CF Digital Asset Index Family.
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Regulatory Reset
The SEC's engagement on crypto regulation is growing, but ETF progress remains slow. Filings beyond BTC and ETH, including staking proposals, face delays—signaling continued caution despite signs of a regulatory reset.
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