SEC Takes Extra Time on Ethereum ETF Staking Proposal
Published Date: 8/21/2025
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Summary
The SEC is taking more time to decide if the Cboe BZX Exchange can let the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF offer staking, which means earning rewards by holding Ethereum. This affects investors who want to trade or invest in this ETF with staking benefits. The decision deadline has been extended, so no changes or money moves will happen just yet.
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Approval for ETF Staking Delayed to Oct 23, 2025
The SEC extended the decision deadline on whether the Cboe BZX Exchange can allow the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF to offer staking. The Commission set October 23, 2025 as the new date to approve or disapprove the rule change, so staking and any related listing or trading changes will not take effect before then.
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