Ethereum ETF in Focus as US Treasury Opens Door for Staking
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Key Insights: Investor demand for the Ethereum ETF is likely to surge for staking-capable funds, but Bitcoin ETFs and BTC treasury companies may lose some shine. The US Treasury and IRS have issued new rules allowing exchange-traded products (ETPs) to stake digital assets and share rewards with retail investors. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s announcement marks a shift for regulated crypto ETFs, offering US investors a route to earn staking rewards via mainstream financial products. The US Treasury and IRS delivered a breakthrough for exchange-traded products (ETPs) and for American crypto investors seeking real blockchain yield. On November 10, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s office announced new rules allowing users to stake digital assets and share rewards with retail holders. That means the Ethereum (ETH) ETF just got a whole lot more attractive. Staking went from a compliance risk to a tax-recognized, mainstream financial activity. Ethereum ETF: What Changed And Why It Matters? Legal gray zones and the IRS’s murky stance on staking rewards have limited some of the advantages of investing in an Ethereum (ETH) ETF. But the new IRS and Treasury guidance changes that. It unlocks staking for regulated US vehicles (on the condition that they play by some specific new rules). Good News for Ethereum ETF as Door Opens for Staking | Source: Sec Scott Bessent, X Bill Hughes, a well-known regulatory voice and Consensys lawyer, summed it up. Under the safe harbor announced, trusts may stake digital assets (on permissionless proof-of-stake networks) as long as they hold only one digital asset type and cash and use a qualified custodian to manage keys and execute staking. However, they must also maintain SEC-approved liquidity policies, so redemptions can occur even if assets are locked up, and establish arms-length relationships with independent staking providers. Meanwhile, their activities must be limited to…
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