Ethereum ETF Filers Adjust Staking Plans Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

By: Isha Das

In a significant move, various Ethereum ETF applicants have revised their filings to exclude mentions of staking. This measure, a temporary concession to align with SEC guidelines, comes as annualized yields on ether staking reach nearly 3%, according to data from the staking service Lido. Industry analysts suggest that these applicants have "bent the knee" to regulators as a strategic step to secure their ETF approvals.