#Crypto Staking

Highlights: The SEC clarified that staking crypto on proof-of-stake networks is not considered a security. Staking rewards are payments for the work of node operators, not profits earned from others. Guidance excludes liquid staking and restaking, which may face securities […]

Highlights: Crypto group urges SEC to clarify staking rules for responsible industry growth. Group emphasizes staking supports blockchain security, not investment, under current law. Coalition asks SEC to approve staking in ETPs to boost U.S. market competitiveness. A group of […]

Highlights: Alabama has ended the case, allowing time for national crypto policy talks to move forward. Five states still continue legal action against Coinbase over its staking service. Coinbase urges states to drop lawsuits and supports one clear rule for […]

Highlights: Solana has cut underperforming validators to boost network decentralization. New rules remove reliance on Foundation support and push validators to gain stake from the community. Matching rewards now favor validators who attract 100000 SOL from others and maintain high […]

Highlights: Aptos proposal suggests cutting staking rewards to 3.79% to boost active network participation. The community fears lower rewards may push small validators out and reduce overall network decentralization. Authors plan to collect feedback for four weeks before sending the […]

Highlights: The SEC has delayed the decision on the Ethereum staking proposal and has set a new deadline. The price of ETH has dropped in the past month as the crypto market shows volatility. Investors are showing strong interest in […]

Highlights: Hong Kong will allow licensed platforms to offer staking services under strict rules. Platforms must get approval before offering services and must keep full control of staked assets. Virtual asset funds can participate in staking through licensed platforms. The […]

Highlights: Kentucky joins Vermont and South Carolina in dismissing the Coinbase staking lawsuit. Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer calls for a federal regulatory framework to replace state-by-state approaches. Despite wins, seven states still pursue lawsuits against Coinbase over staking services. The […]

Highlights: SEC may soon release new crypto staking rules after industry consultations and detailed reports. Jito Labs and Multicoin proposed two staking models for crypto ETPs to the SEC. 21Shares seeks approval for the first U.S. Ethereum ETF with staking […]

Highlights: Uphold resumed crypto staking in the UK after a Treasury update removed staking from strict investment regulations. Users can now stake ETH, SOL, and NEAR on Uphold with rewards up to 14.8% based on market conditions. Kraken also restarted […]