TLDR:Fonte Capital launches first Solana ETF with staking on Kazakhstan’s AIX, giving investors regulated access to SOL.The ETF stakes tokens to generate yield of 5.5%–7.5% in 2025 while tracking Solana’s price performance.Custody is provided by BitGo Trust, with $250M in insurance, ensuring secure protection of underlying assets.Kazakhstan becomes the first country to register a regulated Solana ETF with built-in staking for retail investors.The Solana ecosystem has reached a new level of exposure in global markets. Fonte Capital Ltd has listed the first Solana exchange-traded fund with staking rights on the Astana International Exchange (AIX) in Kazakhstan. The product introduces regulated access to SOL and allows investors to earn yield through staking without direct token management. Kazakhstan now positions itself as a testing ground for regulated digital asset funds. This step brings Solana closer to mainstream financial markets.Solana ETF With Staking Listed Under SETFAccording to Fonte Capital, the new product is structured as an open-ended investment company and registered under the Astana International Financial Centre. Shares began trading on September 5 under the ticker SETF, quoted in U.S. dollars. Investors can now gain exposure to Solana’s price while also accessing staking rewards.The fund is designed to reflect Solana’s market performance before expenses. At the same time, it stakes the underlying tokens to earn annual yields projected between 5.5% and 7.5% in 2025. The staking income supports the value of the shares and helps offset operating costs. This structure aims to combine asset growth with income generation in a regulated format.Yerzhan Mussin, Fonte Capital’s CEO, described the launch as a milestone for the firm and for digital assets. He explained that the ETF builds a bridge between blockchain-based networks and conventional markets. The approach allows participation in Solana’s proof-of-stake system without the need for technical expertise.The Solana Foundation acknowledged the listing in a post on social media platform X. It said the SETF makes Solana more accessible to a wide range of investors and underlines Kazakhstan’s forward-looking crypto policies.The first spot SOL ETF with staking in Central Asia is now live in Kazakhstan Fonte Capital’s SETF has been officially listed on the Astana International Exchange (AIX) pic.twitter.com/xBpn9utHrv— Solana (@solana) September 5, 2025Custody, Security, and Market OperationsThe ETF’s assets are safeguarded by BitGo Trust Company, a regulated custodian with over ten years of digital asset experience. BitGo provides custody for other Fonte funds, including its spot Bitcoin ETF. Security measures include $250 million in insurance against theft, loss, or misuse of keys.Trading is facilitated through licensed exchanges within the AIFC framework. These include Bybit Kazakhstan, ATAIX Eurasia, and Binance Kazakhstan. Freedom Broker has been appointed as market maker for the ETF. The regulatory framework under AIX ensures access for both qualified and non-qualified investors.Maksim Kovalev, Head of Digital Assets at Fonte Capital, said the ETF’s structure removes barriers for those seeking Solana exposure. He added that the product could attract conservative investors who had not considered crypto before. He also pointed to the growing demand for transparent and regulated yield-bearing investments in digital markets.The fund launch follows Fonte Capital’s earlier introduction of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the same jurisdiction. With both Bitcoin and Solana funds now trading on AIX, Kazakhstan has emerged as a regional hub for regulated crypto investment vehicles.The post Fonte Capital Brings First Solana ETF With Staking to Kazakhstan’s AIX appeared first on Blockonomi.