SEC Puts Crypto Staking on Hold for Fidelity Ethereum Fund
Published Date: 9/15/2025
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Summary
The SEC is taking more time to decide if the Cboe BZX Exchange can change the rules to let the Fidelity Ethereum Fund offer staking, which means earning rewards by holding crypto shares. This affects investors in the fund and could open new ways to grow their money. The decision deadline has been extended, so everyone’s waiting to see if staking will be allowed soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Decision on Fidelity ETH Staking Delayed
The Securities and Exchange Commission extended its review by 60 days so it will decide whether to approve or disapprove the Cboe BZX proposed rule change to allow the Fidelity Ethereum Fund to permit staking. The 180-day review period would have ended on September 14, 2025; the new deadline is November 13, 2025.
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