[Grayscale Teams Up with Republic to Launch Three Crypto-Specific Funds with a $2,500 Minimum Investment] According to a report by NewsBTC on October 18, Grayscale has partnered with investment platform Republic to launch three specialized crypto funds, with a minimum investment threshold starting at $2,500. The themes of the funds are Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain Data Infrastructure. Qualified investors can gain exposure through managed tools without the need to purchase various underlying tokens themselves. The DeFi portfolio includes projects related to on-chain financial services such as lending and trading, while the AI theme covers decentralized computing and related technology networks. The report noted that although the $2,500 threshold is significantly lower than the usual level for institutional private placements, this product is not intended for the general retail market. Participation is limited to qualified investors who meet U.S. securities regulations. Private placement products may have resale restrictions, significantly lower liquidity compared to publicly traded ETFs, and the low threshold does not eliminate the volatility of crypto assets within the portfolios.