Bitwise Asset Management, a global crypto asset management firm, announced on February 25 the acquisition of institutional-grade staking service provider Chorus One. According to BlockBeats, the financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed. Chorus One currently manages staking assets valued at over $2 billion.
Chorus One has been integrated into Bitwise's staking business division, Bitwise Onchain Solutions (BOS). This division supports billions of dollars in crypto asset staking, primarily serving institutional investors, family offices, and financial platforms.
The acquisition is expected to accelerate the expansion of BOS's capabilities, including extending staking support to more than 30 Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks such as Solana, Avalanche, Sui, NEAR, Aptos, Tezos, and TON. Additionally, 50 experienced technical professionals will be added to the team, enhancing the firm's ability to provide clients with leading protocol and governance development research coverage.