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Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency firm Bit Digital, Inc. (BTBT) announced Wednesday it will fully transition from bitcoin mining to become a dedicated ethereum staking and treasury company. Bit Digital Transitions to Pure-Play Ethereum Staking Company The strategic shift, disclosed on June 25, 2025, follows the company’s accumulation of ethereum ( ETH) and staking infrastructure since 2022. Bit … Read more
Kraken has integrated with DeFi protocol Babylon to offer bitcoin staking, enabling users to earn up to 1% APY without surrendering custody of their BTC. Staked bitcoin contributes to securing Babylon’s proof-of-stake (PoS) supercharged networks, with rewards paid in BABY tokens. Kraken handles the process end-to-end, ensuring ease and security for users while opening the … Read more
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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