Ethereum ETF Staking Gets Extra SEC Scrutiny Time Extension
Published Date: 3/17/2025
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Summary
The SEC is taking more time to decide on a rule change that would let the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF offer staking, which means investors could earn rewards by holding their shares. This affects anyone interested in trading or investing in this Ethereum ETF. The decision deadline is now extended to May 26, 2025, giving the SEC extra time to review before any money moves happen.
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SEC extends decision deadline to May 26, 2025
The SEC has extended the review period for a proposed rule change about the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF. The normal 45-day review (which would have ended April 11, 2025) is extended so the Commission must act by May 26, 2025 to approve, disapprove, or start proceedings.
Proposal would let ETF permit staking
The Exchange proposed a rule change to allow the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF to permit staking of the fund’s shares. If approved, staking would let investors earn rewards by holding shares of that ETF.
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