Grayscale Files for First US Bittensor TAO ETP 2025
Grayscale has filed with the SEC to launch the first U.S. Bittensor (TAO) ETP. With a $2.3B market cap, TAO represents the growing intersection of AI and blockchain.
Institutional investors are placing their bets on decentralized AI. Grayscale, the world’s largest digital asset manager, has filed an initial S-1 registration statement with the SEC for the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded product (ETP) offering exposure to Bittensor’s TAO token.
Why Grayscale Bittensor TAO ETP 2025 Matters
The proposed Grayscale Bittensor Trust, expected to trade under the ticker GTAO, marks a significant step in bringing decentralized AI (DeAI) into mainstream crypto markets. According to Grayscale chairman Barry Silbert, this move reflects the rapid evolution of the sector. "Decentralized AI is developing quickly, and Grayscale is pioneering access," Silbert stated on X.
The $2.3 Billion DeAI Powerhouse
Bittensor operates as an open network that uses crypto-economic incentives to coordinate machine learning development. Its native token, TAO, currently boasts a market cap of approximately $2.3 billion, per CoinDesk data. The project has gained significant traction as a decentralized alternative to traditional, siloed AI development models.
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