VanEck is entering the world of crypto investing with a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) called NODE. Launching on May 14, 2025, after receiving SEC approval, NODE targets companies involved in the digital asset ecosystem rather than directly holding cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum. It will focus on 30 to 60 companies working on tools for the future of finance, encompassing exchanges, mining firms, data centers, energy providers, chip makers, gaming companies and more. The ETF, with the ticker symbol NODE, will be actively managed by VanEck’s Matthew Sigel, who has expertise in digital asset research. This active approach means real people, not just a computer algorithm, decide which stocks to include.