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you are currently viewing:CoinShares Renames WGMI as "Bitcoin Mining and Digital Power ETF," Reflecting the Convergence of Bitcoin Mining and AI InfrastructureAugust 18, 2026-Strategy update positions WGMI to capture the build-out of the energy and compute backbone behind bitcoin and artificial intelligence, anchored in the listed bitcoin miners that already operate it. CoinShares PLC (Nasdaq: CSHR) ("CoinShares" or the "Company"), a leading global asset manager specializing in digital assets, today announced that US-listed mining ETF, WGMI, issued by CoinShares ETF Trust, has been renamed the CoinShares Bitcoin Mining and Digital Power ETF (NASDAQ: WGMI) (the "Fund"), formerly the CoinShares Bitcoin Miners ETF. The ticker is unchanged. The strategy update broadens the Fund's investment universe to reflect a structural shift underway across the listed mining sector: bitcoin miners are increasingly the operators of the gigawatt-scale, grid-connected, low-latency compute infrastructure that AI and high-performance computing depend on. Source: CoinShares PLC |
The RBC iShares Alliance Expands Lineup with Two New ETFs
August 10, 2026---Today, the RBC iShares alliance expands its exchange traded fund (ETF) lineup with the launch of two new iShares ETFs (each an 'iShares Fund’ and collectively, the ‘iShares Funds').
Jane Street aims to refinance $11B in debt through private credit
August 7, 2026---Jane Street is in advanced talks with a small group of investors, including Pimco, to refinance roughly $11 billion of its public debt into a private credit deal.
Direxion Launches LOFD, Completing Its Bull & Bear Lineup Across Tesla & SpaceX
August 6, 2026---2X Daily Inverse Exposure to SpaceX, the Largest IPO in History
Direxion, a leading provider of ETFs for tactical traders, today announced the launch of the Direxion Daily SpaceX Bear 2X ETF (LOFD). LOFD seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 200% of the inverse (or -200%) of the daily performance of SpaceX (Nasdaq: SPCX) ("SpaceX").
SEI Launches ANGU ETF, Bringing Factor Research to Traditional Index Exposure
August 6, 2026---Designed to Deliver Broad U.S. Equity Exposure Through Transparent, Cost-Efficient, Research-Enhanced Approach
SEI(R) (NASDAQ:SEIC) today announced the launch of the SEI Ang Research Enhanced U.S. Large Cap ETF (NASDAQ: ANGU), the first ETF in a planned suite of research-enhanced investment solutions.
Roundhill Investments Launches First-Ever Neocloud ETF (NCLD) and Photonics & Optics ETF (LYTE)
August 6, 2026---NCLD and LYTE provide precise exposure to the compute and connectivity layers powering the AI infrastructure buildout.
Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor focused on innovative financial products, today announced the launch of the Roundhill Neocloud ETF (Nasdaq: NCLD) and the Roundhill Photonics & Optics ETF (Cboe BZX: LYTE).
Purpose Investments Launches ETF Series of Canada's First Structured Equity Yield Fund (TSX: PSY)
August 6, 2026---Purpose Investments Inc. ("Purpose Investments") today listed a new ETF series of the Purpose Structured Equity Yield Fund (the "Fund" and "PSY"), which begins trading today on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker PSY.
REX Shares Launches T-REX 2X AKAM (AKAL), 2X DOCN (OCNL) & 2X PENG (PENU) ETFs
August 6, 2026---T-REX, a joint venture between REX Shares ("REX") and Tuttle Capital Management ("TCM"), today announce the launch of three new leveraged ETFs: the T-REX 2X Long AKAM Daily Target ETF (Cboe: AKAL), the T-REX 2X Long DOCN Daily Target ETF (Cboe: OCNL), and the T-REX 2X Long PENG Daily Target ETF (Cboe: PENU).
US. Large pension funds oppose SEC climate rule rescission
August 6, 2026---Several large public pension funds filed comments opposing the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposal to rescind its 2024 climate-risk disclosure rule. They wrote that eliminating standardized greenhouse gas emissions reporting would increase costs for investors and reduce the quality of information available for investment decisions.
Tradr Announces Upcoming Leveraged ETFs on MRAM, SITM & UMC
August 6, 2026---Funds will seek 200% daily exposure to Everspin, SiTime and United Microelectronics
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, expects to launch single-stock leveraged ETFs tied to three single stocks on Tuesday, August 11.
Precidian Investments, LLC Announces U.S. Patent for Asset-Backed Digital Tokens Technology
August 6, 2026---Precidian Investments, LLC, is excited to announce that it has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its novel Asset-Backed Digital Tokens technology.
