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SEC Affirms Crypto Staking is Not in Violation of U.S. Securities Law

The SEC's latest statement confirms that certain staking activities do not contravene U.S. securities regulations.

Chainproof Introduces Insurance for Ethereum Stakers Against Slashing

Chainproof has launched a new insurance product that safeguards Ethereum stakers by providing guaranteed yearly yields and protection against slashing.

Blockchain

The Stakes of Ether ETFs and Institutional Staking

An overview of how institutional investments in Ethereum could influence its staking ecosystem.

Blockchain

Ethereum Launches Significant Pectra Upgrade, Increasing Max Stake to 2,048 ETH

The recent Pectra upgrade enhances staking capabilities, optimizes wallet features, and addresses rising competition.

Tech

Ethereum Gears Up for Major Code Update with Pectra Upgrade

The Pectra upgrade aims to enhance the user-friendliness and efficiency of the Ethereum blockchain.

Finance

Crypto Coalition Asserts Staking as 'Essential Good' to SEC

A collaborative effort by crypto organizations, led by the Crypto Council for Innovation, is urging the U.S. SEC to exclude staking from its regulatory framework.

Crypto

$2B Bitcoin-Staking Initiative Solv Introduces First Shariah-Compliant BTC Yield Product in the Middle East

This new offering enables Bitcoin holders to earn income while complying with Islamic finance standards, broadening investment prospects in the Middle Eastern market.

Finance

Polygon Launches Program to Boost Projects and Airdrop Tokens to POL Stakers

The Agglayer Breakout Program by Polygon aims to support developers in its ecosystem by offering funding and resources, while rewarding POL token stakers with upcoming airdrops.

Finance

Pantera Secures $29M for Symbiotic to Enhance Staking Solutions

The financing aims to grow the team and develop the Universal Staking framework following a successful Series A round.

Crypto

Canary Capital Seeks Approval for a Tron ETF Featuring Staking Options

Canary Capital has submitted a filing to launch a Tron ETF that offers staking capabilities.

Blockchain

Babylon Unveils Layer 1 Blockchain 'Genesis' to Enhance BTC Yield Strategy

Babylon has launched its layer-1 blockchain 'Genesis' aimed at improving its BTC staking protocol, with over $4 billion in BTC already locked in.

Altcoins

HashKey Secures Approval for Staking in Hong Kong, Enhancing Institutional Interest in PoS

HashKey has become one of the first exchanges in Hong Kong authorized to offer staking services, which could increase institutional interest in proof-of-stake investments.

Blockchain

Hong Kong's Regulator Unveils New Staking Rules for Crypto Exchanges

The Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong permits licensed crypto trading platforms to offer staking services, emphasizing client asset safety and risk transparency.

Crypto

Hong Kong's SFC Approves Staking Services for Crypto Platforms

The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong has given the green light for licensed crypto trading platforms to offer staking services, enhancing the region's role in digital asset management.

Crypto

Collaboration Between Lukka and CoinDesk Indices Introduces New Ether Staking Rate

The Composite Ether Staking Rate (CESR) launched to provide an industry benchmark for Ethereum staking yields.

Crypto

Cboe Seeks Approval for Ether Staking in ETFs

Cboe has filed requests with the SEC to permit staking in multiple spot ether ETFs, signaling a potential policy shift.

Finance

Bitcoin Staking Platform Core Expands Institutional Reach with Cobo

Core partners with Cobo to enhance yield opportunities for BTC holders in the Asia-Pacific region.

Crypto News

Implications of Bybit's $1.5 Billion Hack on the Staking Landscape

The significant hack at Bybit has shaken the crypto world, with potential impacts on staking strategies for both individual and institutional investors.