The SEC Isn't Sure About Staking Crypto ETFs. But That's Changing

Shifting SEC staking rules are an opportunity for investors.

Jun 19, 2025 - 13:14
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The SEC Isn't Sure About Staking Crypto ETFs. But That's Changing

Nowhere is the Trump administration's pro-crypto stance more apparent than at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The organization shook off its crypto caution and appears fully on board. It's dropped cases against crypto exchanges and looks set to approve a slew of crypto ETFs.

But before the SEC can go to the crypto moon, it still has some issues to resolve. One of those issues centers around staking. The SEC recently announced that paying staking rewards doesn't make a crypto into a security. However, it's been more circumspect on approving staking ETFs -- though that may change very soon.

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