Jito executives discuss liquid staking on Solana, the SEC’s recent regulatory clarity, and unlocking institutional adoption.
The migration from native staking to liquid restaking reflects evolving risk appetite and yield optimization strategies among ETH holders.
Lido launched Identified Community Staker applications on Ethereum mainnet, creating a verification track that gives individuals priority terms in the protocol’s Community Staking Module. Per Lido, ICS uses a points system across experience, engagement, and humanity. Applicants must meet minimum thresholds in each category and reach at least 15 points to qualify. The program is […]
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This follows Gemini’s opening of its first permanent office in London, highlighting the company’s effort to expand its presence in the region.
Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers are likely to partner with centralized staking providers following approval, but will eventually pivot to decentralized protocols as regulatory frameworks mature. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Aug. 5 statement that liquid staking activities and staking receipt tokens do not constitute securities offerings removed the final regulatory hurdle for staking-enabled […]
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On Friday, VanEck, asset manager and cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer, announced a new filing for a spot Solana ETF backed by JitoSOL with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This marks a significant change from other crypto ETFs as it would be the first fund to utilize a liquid staking token. A New Era For Liquid Staking? JitoSOL functions as a liquid staking token on the Solana blockchain, representing both staked SOL and the rewards associated with it. This structure allows users to stake their SOL through the Jito Network while retaining the liquidity necessary for participation in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. Consequently, VanEck’s introduction of a new spot Solana ETF could provide investors with new opportunities to benefit from the expected growth of the Solana ecosystem. Related Reading: Why August Could Be Remembered As A Major Trap For Bitcoin And Crypto Market This initiative comes on the heels of new regulatory guidance from the SEC regarding liquid staking activities. Under the administration of President Donald Trump, there has been a concerted effort to position the United States as the global leader in cryptocurrency. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent shift in approach reflects this vision, as it aims to clarify the regulatory landscape for the broader digital asset market, a significant departure under former Chair Gary Gensler. Nine Solana ETF Applications Await SEC Green Light In August of this year, a coalition of influential organizations, including Jito Labs, VanEck, Bitwise, the Solana Policy Institute, and Multicoin Capital Management, submitted a joint request to the SEC seeking approval for liquid staking in Solana ETF applications. The letter emphasized the operational advantages that liquid staking can offer for potential Solana ETF issuers, such as enhanced network security through increased staking participation, a wider array of investment options for market participants, and potential new revenue streams for ETF providers. With at least nine Solana ETF filings currently awaiting SEC approval, it’s clear that interest in this area is on the rise. Significant progress toward approval was signaled two months ago when VanEck’s first spot Solana ETF appeared on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s website under the ticker VSOL. Related Reading: How High Can Shiba Inu Climb In 2025? Analyst Gives Candid Outlook Importantly, the SEC has also signaled that, under specific conditions, activities related to liquid staking may not fall under the definition of securities as outlined by the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Paul S. Atkins, the newly appointed SEC Chairman, underscored the agency’s commitment to providing clear regulatory guidance for innovative financial practices. He described the staff statement on liquid staking as a crucial measure for defining which crypto asset activities lie outside the SEC’s jurisdiction. On Friday, VanEck’s new spot Solana ETF application caused SOL’s price to surge by double digits, recording a 10% increase in the 24-hour period that brought the cryptocurrency close to the $200 threshold. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Jito announced the filing of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based entirely on Solana liquid staking tokens in a partnership with VanEck. According to an Aug. 22 announcement, the filing represents months of collaborative regulatory outreach between Jito and VanEck, beginning with initial meetings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in February. The partnership […]
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Kraken becomes the first major crypto exchange to fully deploy distributed validator technology for Ethereum staking with SSV Network.
Starknet’s community ratified SNIP-31 to bring bitcoin staking to the Ethereum Layer 2, allowing to BTC account for up to 25% of staking power.
Lombard is launching the BARD token community sale on Buidlpad, raising $6.75 million at a $450 million valuation.
The DEX takes over Hyperliquid’s second-largest liquid staking token, part of an ecosystem where staking makes up more than half of $2.26 billion in TVL.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on multiple spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals from Bitwise, 21Shares, and Canary Capital. The regulator announced on Aug. 14 that it requires more time to evaluate the proposed rule changes, extending the review period by the maximum allowable 60 days. In the filings, […]
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Ethereum’s validator exit queue climbed to over 670,000 ETH with a 12-day wait, as staking entries fell and analysts pointed to leverage unwinds.
ETH’s price appreciation has also been supported by the growing number of public “crypto treasury companies,” or firms that buy and hold tokens directly or through dedicated vehicles.
In 2025, cloud mining and crypto staking offer distinct passive income paths.
The trustless bitcoin vaults harness BitVM3, the latest evolution of BitVM, a framework for enabling smart contracts on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Liquid restaking total value locked (TVL) on Ethereum stands at around $24 billion as of Aug. 5, The Block's data shows.
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw has criticized recent staff guidance on liquid staking, warning that it fails to reflect the practice’s complexities. On Aug. 5, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance asserted that certain liquid staking arrangements, specifically those involving receipt tokens, do not fall under securities regulations. However, Crenshaw pushed […]
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Ethereum, DeFi protocols, and platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood stand to benefit most from the policy shift, in Matt Hougan's view.
Fresh US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff guidance on liquid staking is stoking expectations that US regulators will soon allow staking within spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Co-founder of The ETF Institute Nate Geraci called the guidance “the last hurdle” before the SEC can approve staking in spot Ethereum (ETH) ETFs. Furthermore, he noted […]
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance issued new staff guidance stating that liquid staking does not automatically constitute a securities offering. According to an Aug. 5 statement, neither the liquid staking activities nor the associated staking receipt tokens (SRTs) constitute offers or sales of securities that require registration. The statement […]
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Liquid staking activities do not involve securities, the SEC aid in its latest guidance as it delves into its crypto-friendly era.
This feature is expected to solve the issue of fragmented incentives in the current DeFi model, Linea said.
Ethereum staking protocol Lido announced layoffs to reduce contributor teams by 15% across Lido Labs, Lido Ecosystem and Lido Alliance.
REX Shares announced in a July 31 post that its REX-Osprey SOL + Staking ETF (SSK) will make its first monthly distribution on Aug. 1, paying $0.12169 per share and passing through 100% of staking rewards. With 5,075,000 shares outstanding, the inaugural payout totals approximately $618,000. The issuer described the event as the first time […]
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DoubleZero’s new 3 million SOL stake pool, DZSOL, aims to decentralize Solana validator infrastructure by offering access to its high-speed fiber network.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acknowledged on July 29 a Nasdaq proposal to amend BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) so the fund may stake the ETH it holds. Nasdaq’s filing would delete a prior representation that neither BlackRock nor the custodian would use any ETH held by the exchange-traded fund (ETF) to validate […]
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Linea, a Layer-2 network built on Ethereum, has introduced a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen its integration with the Ethereum ecosystem, according to a July 29 statement shared with CryptoSlate. At the heart of the plan is a new ETH-native staking system that enables bridged ETH to earn yield directly from Ethereum’s mainnet validators. This will […]
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Over a week ago, roughly 167,000 ETH worth over $630 million was withdrawn from the Aave lending pool flipping a popular staking strategy negative.
A $1 billion ether treasury could generate as much a $50 million in annual yield, the report said.