The Cboe BZX Exchange has submitted a proposal to introduce staking for the 21Shares Ethereum ETF, a move that could set a new precedent in the ETF market.
The Cboe BZX Exchange has submitted a proposal to introduce staking for the 21Shares Ethereum ETF, a move that could set a new precedent in the ETF market.
| Key Takeaways: – Cboe BZX Exchange filed to allow staking for the 21Shares Ethereum ETF. – If approved, 21Shares Ethereum ETF holders will earn staking rewards with reduced management fees while keeping liquid investments. |
In a filing released on Wednesday, Cboe outlined plans to allow staking of Ether (ETH) held by the trust. The filing states that the 21Shares Ethereum ETF would stake portions of its holdings periodically through trusted providers. The proposal is now awaiting review by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Staking involves locking up ETH to support network security and operations, with participants earning rewards in return. If approved, holders of the 21Shares Ethereum ETF would automatically gain from these rewards.
The SEC had previously approved the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF alongside similar offerings from BlackRock and Fidelity. However, many issuers omitted staking from their applications to secure regulatory approval.
If granted, 21Shares Ethereum ETF would be the first to incorporate staking, a feature that analysts believe could enhance its appeal to institutional investors. While spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen strong inflows, Ethereum ETFs have lagged in comparison.
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