BlackRock Takes First Step Toward a Staked Ether (ETH) ETF

BlackRock has initiated the registration for the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF in Delaware, indicating its interest in the staked ether ETF market. This filing, made on November 19, 2025, is regarded as a preliminary step and not yet a formal application under the Securities Act of 1933. The move occurs as issuers, including BlackRock, await regulatory clarity regarding the inclusion of staking in U.S. ETFs, following previous similar registrations by other companies like VanEck. BlackRock's initiative positions it to compete once regulations allow for the incorporation of staking in ETFs, marking a significant development in the yield-bearing ether sector. This follows earlier trends where the first spot ETH ETFs launched in 2024 excluded staking due to regulatory concerns about potential unregistered securities offerings.

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