VanEck plans to launch its Onchain Economy ETF, trading under the ticker symbol NODE, on May 14. The actively managed fund, filed on January 15, will focus on companies operating in the digital asset and blockchain sectors, rather than direct investments in cryptocurrencies. NODE will invest in 30 to 60 stocks selected from a universe of over 130 publicly listed companies involved in the digital asset economy. These include exchanges, miners, data center operators, payment firms, hardware manufacturers, asset managers, and companies holding crypto on their balance sheets. The ETF excludes stablecoins and does not hold direct crypto positions. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io