Solmate Infrastructure (SLMT) Makes Historic Purchase of Discounted $SOL from the Solana Foundation as Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Discloses Significant Position

Group 1 - Brera Holdings PLC announced a direct purchase of $50 million of $SOL at a 15% discount during a significant market downturn, which will be used to enhance its infrastructure in the UAE [1][2] - The purchase is part of Solmate Infrastructure's commitment to the Solana Foundation's "Solana By Design" program, allowing the Foundation to nominate up to two directors to Solmate's Board [2] - Ark Invest disclosed an approximately 11.5% stake in Solmate Infrastructure, marking a significant investment by a regulated American ETF into crypto infrastructure [3] Group 2 - The CEO of Solmate Infrastructure emphasized an infrastructure-first strategy to drive innovation within the Solana ecosystem, positioning the company advantageously in the UAE [4] - Solmate Infrastructure aims to process Solana transactions more efficiently and profitably than competitors, supported by various investors including Ark Invest [4] - Brera Holdings PLC focuses on expanding its portfolio of football clubs globally through a multi-club ownership strategy, enhancing its presence in the sports industry [5]