SEC Extends Review on Ethereum Trusts' Staking Permission Request
Published Date: 9/3/2025
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Summary
The SEC is taking more time to decide if the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETFs can let their Ether be staked, which could help earn rewards. This affects investors in these ETFs and might change how the funds grow money. The decision deadline has been extended, so everyone’s waiting to see if staking gets the green light.
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Decision on ETH Staking Delayed to Oct 29, 2025
If you own shares of the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF or Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, the SEC has extended its review of a proposed rule to permit staking of the Ether held by those trusts. The proposal was published March 3, 2025, the original 180th-day deadline was August 30, 2025, and the Commission extended the decision deadline by 60 days to October 29, 2025.
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