Grayscale® Near Trust Launches Trading on OTCQB® Market
Grayscale® Near Trust Starts Trading on OTCQB® Market
Grayscale, widely recognized as the largest digital asset-focused investment platform, has recently announced its Grayscale® Near Trust (the "Trust") is now trading under the symbol GSNR on the OTCQB® market. This exchange operates as a prominent secondary U.S. market and is managed by the OTC Markets Group Inc.
Significance of the Trust Listing
The listing is a testament to Grayscale's belief that on-chain innovations will shape the future of investment strategies. It emphasizes Grayscale's continuous efforts to open up and validate opportunities for investor exposure to blockchain technologies. With this listing, Grayscale aims to facilitate a smoother transition from private offerings to public investment vehicles and eventually to ETPs (Exchange-Traded Products). Customers can now participate in the evolving world of digital assets through Grayscale® Near Trust (Ticker: GSNR), which has already allowed private placements to accredited investors since May 2024.
Comments from Grayscale Leadership
Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary, Grayscale’s Head of Product & Research, stated, "This milestone showcases our commitment to advancing our product lineup throughout their lifecycle—from private placements to public markets. With GSNR now available, investors can easily access exposure to NEAR through various brokerage accounts. This underscores Grayscale's role in bridging new-age networks with established market structures."
Understanding the NEAR Protocol
NEAR is an advanced blockchain platform built with a focus on accommodating Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. Co-founded by Illia Polosukhin, a former Google researcher and co-author of the influential Transformer paper in AI, NEAR is designed to offer high-speed and low-cost transactions. It incorporates features called "intents," which simplify the complexities of blockchain interactions, enabling users to conduct transactions seamlessly across multiple chains. This innovative capability has gained traction and is being integrated into various next-gen smart contract platforms such as Sui.
Trading GSNR Shares
With Grayscale® Near Trust now trading on OTCQB®, investors can buy and sell GSNR shares through their accounts like any other unregistered security. This opens up new avenues for investment in digital assets, allowing users greater flexibility and access to the growing world of blockchain technologies.
About Grayscale
Grayscale has been a leading player in the digital economy since its inception in 2013, showcasing a decade-long history of expertise and development in digital asset investments. The firm offers a range of investment products designed to provide various levels of exposure to digital assets for investors, advisors, and allocators. Whether in single assets, diversified funds, or thematic investment options, Grayscale continues to pave the way for digital asset integration into traditional finance.
Contact Information
For media inquiries, please contact: press@grayscale.com
For client inquiries, call: 866-775-0313
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grayscale® Near Trust?
Grayscale® Near Trust is an investment vehicle that allows investors to gain access to the NEAR token through the stock market, now trading under GSNR.
How does trading on OTCQB® benefit investors?
Trading on OTCQB® provides liquidity and transparency for investors, allowing them to buy and sell GSNR shares easily through established brokerage accounts.
What are intents in the NEAR Protocol?
Intents are features that simplify transactions on the NEAR blockchain, enabling users to specify desired outcomes without detailing exact transaction steps.
What experience does Grayscale bring to digital asset investments?
Grayscale boasts over a decade of experience in the digital asset investment sector, providing a trusted platform for institutional and individual investors.
How can investors contact Grayscale for inquiries?
Investors can reach out to Grayscale through their media contact at press@grayscale.com for media inquiries or call 866-775-0313 for client inquiries.
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