US EditionGrayscale Seeks SEC Approval for Ethereum Staking
- Grayscale Investments met with the SEC's Crypto Task Force in Washington D.C. on April 21, 2025, to seek approval for Ethereum ETF staking.
- The meeting followed Grayscale's filings to amend Form 19b-4 for its Ethereum Trust ETFs to incorporate staking functions, citing U.S. regulatory restrictions as the cause.
- Grayscale presented a point-and-click staking model and introduced a multi-layered liquidity plan including revolving credit lines and short-term financing to mitigate risks.
- U.S. Ethereum ETPs, which hold assets totaling $8.1 billion, have been unable to earn staking rewards due to regulatory constraints, resulting in a loss of roughly $61 million up to early 2025, while similar products in Europe, Canada, and Hong Kong have successfully incorporated staking features.
- The SEC's decision, postponed to June 1, 2025, could redefine investment access for U.S. investors and align domestic rules with global norms amid evolving crypto regulations.
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