As we enter 2026<\/strong>, Grayscale<\/strong> is expanding its Assets Under Consideration list from 32 to 36 assets<\/strong>. More than a simple update, this selection acts as a barometer of dominant narratives<\/strong>, providing clear insight into the sectors the institution deems strategic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the notable additions is Tron (TRX)<\/strong> in the Smart Contracts category. Long underestimated by US institutions, Justin Sun’s network demonstrates concrete utility, particularly in stablecoin transfers<\/strong>. Another surprise: The entry of ARIA (ARIAIP)<\/strong>, focused on intellectual property tokenization<\/strong>, illustrating the rise of RWA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The AI sector is also evolving, with Prime Intellect exiting and Nous Research and Poseidon<\/strong> joining, while DePIN<\/strong> gains visibility through DoubleZero (2Z)<\/strong>. These choices confirm growing interest in decentralized infrastructure and technologies with strong real-world utility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n