Ethereum and Solana Staking ETFs Move Closer to US Listing

Rex Shares has filed an effective prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its solana ( SOL) and ethereum ( ETH) staking exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Rex Shares’ Unique ETF Structure Paves the Way for Crypto Staking Funds The ETFs, named the Rex-Osprey ETH + Staking ETF (ticker: ESK) and the Rex-Osprey SOL … Read more

SEC Commissioner Breaks Down Staking—Who’s Safe, What’s Covered

New SEC division guidance reshapes crypto staking rules, easing PoS participation barriers, legitimizing key services, and unlocking powerful momentum for decentralized blockchain expansion. SEC Commissioner Endorses New Staking View—PoS Participation Just Got Easier U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce released a statement on May 29 endorsing new guidance from the agency’s Division … Read more

SEC Staff: Some Staking Activities Are Not Securities

The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance has clarified that defined protocol staking on proof-of-stake networks does not constitute a securities offering under federal law. SEC Staff Clarifies Protocol Staking Not a Security for Covered Crypto Assets on PoS Network The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance issued a detailed public statement on … Read more

DeFi Dev Corp. Becomes First Public Company to Integrate Solana Liquid Staking Into Treasury Strategy

DeFi Development Corp. has become the first publicly traded company to adopt Solana-based liquid staking tokens (LSTs), integrating Sanctum’s technology to enhance its SOL treasury management and validator operations. Sanctum Partnership Sees DeFi Dev Corp. Embrace Solana LSTs DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) has announced the adoption of liquid staking token (LST) technology, marking a … Read more

Bitstamp Launches Staking for Ethereum and Cardano for UK Customers

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has announced that UK customers can now stake ethereum ( ETH) and cardano ( ADA) on its platform, currently offering an annual percentage yield (APY) of 3.1% for ETH and 1% for ADA. The staking process is designed to be simple and secure, allowing users to earn rewards by delegating their crypto … Read more

Solana Chain Extension Sonic SVM Introduces New Token Burn Program

Sonic SVM, the first SVM chain extension on Solana, has announced the introduction of a new SONIC burn program aimed at enhancing the token’s value accrual mechanism. This strategic redesign replaces the previous burning model with a buy-and-lock system, where 50% of all transaction fees will be used to purchase SONIC tokens from the open … Read more

Everstake to SEC: Non-Custodial Staking Shouldn’t Be Regulated as Securities

Everstake has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clarify that non-custodial staking should not be regulated as a securities transaction. The meeting comes amid rising regulatory uncertainty that threatens to undermine the foundational role of staking in blockchain networks. Everstake Defends Non-Custodial Model for Staking in SEC Talks Amid growing tension between … Read more

Crypto Council Letter Urges SEC to Provide Clarity on Staking

The organization is a collection of more than thirty crypto firms that lobby public institutions for better regulation of the industry. Industry Leaders Call on SEC to Define Rules for Crypto Staking The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI), an advocacy group for more favorable crypto regulation, submitted a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange … Read more

Lombard, Eigenlayer Partner to Bring Bitcoin Restaking to Ethereum Ecosystem

Lombard has partnered with Eigenlayer and the Eigen Foundation to integrate bitcoin into Eigenlayer’s restaking ecosystem. This marks the first time bitcoin (via Lombard’s LBTC) will be used as collateral for decentralized services on Ethereum. Lombard’s LBTC Integrates With Eigenlayer, Unlocking New Bitcoin Utility The collaboration enables bitcoin (BTC) holders to restake LBTC, earning yield … Read more

SOL Strategies Secures $500M to Increase Solana Holdings

The funds were raised via convertible notes and will be used to purchase and subsequently stake solana tokens with the goal of generating yield. Half-Billion Dollar Bet: SOL Strategies Gets Cash to Bulk up Solana Stash Canadian crypto company SOL Strategies has secured a $500 million convertible note facility from New York-based investment firm ATW … Read more