PANews reported on December 10th that, according to a recent announcement from VanEck, its original "Gaming ETF" will be renamed "VanEck Degen Economy ETF" after the close of trading on April 8, 2026, tracking the "Degen Economy Index." This index covers emerging digital economy sectors such as digital brokerages, cryptocurrency exchanges, iGaming, digital sports betting, BNPL, online forums, and ride-hailing/food delivery platforms. Companies included in the index must derive at least 50% of their revenue from these businesses. This ETF will be the first officially listed fund to bear the name "Degen."