Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Chooses SOL Strategies for Solana Staking, Highlighting Robust Institutional Capabilities
Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – July 28, 2025) – SOL Strategies Inc. (CSE: HODL) (OTCQB: CYFRF), a Canadian publicly listed entity focusing on investments within and infrastructure development for the Solana blockchain platform – formerly known as Cypherpunk Holdings Inc. – today announced a significant partnership. ARK Invest’s Digital Asset Revolutions Fund has selected SOL Strategies as its designated Solana staking solution provider. ARK Invest (“ARK”) is a leading investment firm helmed by the widely recognized investor, Cathie Wood.
As part of this collaboration, ARK will transition its Solana validator operations, ensuring robust support for their ARK Digital Asset Revolutions Fund, utilizing SOL Strategies’ advanced, enterprise-level infrastructure. This relationship leverages SOL Strategies’ strategic alliance with BitGo, a premier institutional custody platform, to deliver streamlined validator services tailored for ARK’s digital asset investment strategies.
“Being chosen by ARK as their Solana staking provider is powerful affirmation of our institutional-grade infrastructure and strengthens our position in the market,” stated Leah Wald, CEO of SOL Strategies. “Cathie Wood and the team at ARK command widespread respect for their expertise in crypto and technology investing. Their trust in our validator proficiency underscores our dedication to offering superior staking solutions specifically designed for institutional clientele.”
ARK Invest, renowned for its concentration on innovation across various sectors – including blockchain and artificial intelligence – has emerged as an early institutional adopter of cryptocurrency staking methodologies. The company has previously committed capital to staking solutions, notably including 3iQ’s Solana and Ethereum staking ETFs, evidencing their focus on realizing staking rewards for their investors.
About SOL Strategies
SOL Strategies Inc. (CSE: HODL) (OTCQB: CYFRF) is a forward-thinking Canadian investment firm actively engaged in the blockchain space. With a primary focus on the Solana ecosystem, the company delivers both strategic investments and infrastructure solutions aimed at facilitating the expansion of next-generation decentralized applications.
For deeper insights into SOL Strategies, please visit www.solstrategies.io. The complete press release and associated corporate documents are available under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
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