Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval for Staking in BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF

Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval for Staking in BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF
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Nasdaq has filed with the SEC to enable staking in BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) ETF. The proposal outlines strict conditions for staking rewards and risk management. This move aligns with broader industry efforts to integrate staking into Ethereum-based financial products.

  • BlackRock’s ETHA ETF could stake Ethereum under SEC-approved conditions, treating rewards as income.
  • US-listed Ethereum ETFs saw a record $726M in daily inflows, with ETHA dominating at $499.2M.
  • Multiple issuers, including Fidelity and Grayscale, are awaiting SEC decisions on staking-enabled Ethereum ETFs.
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