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Updated April 21, 2026 · 7:30 PM UTC

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Lido announces the launch of its Identified Community Staker (ICS) on the CSM mainnet, expanding decentralized staking participation - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content

DeFi

Why 2.2 million verified identities could reshape who profits most in Lido ETH staking

Lido opens Identified Community Staker applications on mainnet with priority terms for community operators.

8 months ago

A large U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seal is shown surrounded by stacks of gold coins, symbolizing regulation and finance - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content

Crypto

Crypto staking ETF launch strategy prioritizes centralized partners over immediate DeFi adoption

ETF issuers believe staking funds are likely to tap centralized partners first, before an eventual pivot to DeFi protocols.

8 months ago

VanEck launches Solana ETF, spotlighting Jito’s yield power. Credit: Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content.

ETF

VanEck and Jito file the first liquid staking-backed Solana ETF

If approved, the ETF will be fully backed by Jito's Solana liquid staking token JitoSOL.

8 months ago

ETF

SEC pushes Solana ETF decision to October amid growing investor interest in alternatives

The first US Solana staking ETF draws strong investor interest with record inflows and trading activity amid SEC decision delay.

8 months ago

Staking

SEC official warns liquid staking guidance adds confusion, raising Lehman-like risks

Former SEC officials argue liquid staking could bring systemic risk similar to 2008 financial practices.

9 months ago

SEC chief Atkins picks pro-crypto veteran director to lead corporate finance division

ETF

SEC liquid staking guidance clears ‘last hurdle’ for staking in spot crypto ETFs

Lucas Bruder, CEO of Jito Labs, said in a note that the statement showed an “incredibly nuanced understanding” of current liquid staking arrangements.

9 months ago

Regulation

SEC clarifies liquid staking tokens are receipts, not securities

However, the regulator highlighted that the statement is not a blanket approval, adding that liquid staking might characterize securities offering under some circumstances.

9 months ago

ETF

REX Shares’ Solana ETF to payout over over $600k in first staking-based dividend on Aug 1

With 5,075,000 shares outstanding, the inaugural payout of $0.12169 per share totals approximately $618,000.

9 months ago

ETF

SEC filing starts countdown on BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF staking proposal

The SEC acknowledged a Nasdaq filing from July 16, prompting a 45-day period for response, extendable up to 90 days.

9 months ago

Linea pledges 85% of tokens to community amid new native ETH staking program

Technology 9 months ago

BitMine Immersion aims to stake 5% of Ethereum’s supply as holdings exceed $2 billion

Staking 9 months ago

Lido faces three-year low in Ethereum staking market amid stETH depeg turmoil

Staking 9 months ago

Is a $10K ETH Christmas rally now base-case? As Ethereum ETFs pull in $4 Billion in 2 weeks

Analysis 9 months ago

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Staking news today

Why 2.2 million verified identities could reshape who profits most in Lido ETH staking

Crypto staking ETF launch strategy prioritizes centralized partners over immediate DeFi adoption

VanEck and Jito file the first liquid staking-backed Solana ETF

SEC pushes Solana ETF decision to October amid growing investor interest in alternatives

SEC official warns liquid staking guidance adds confusion, raising Lehman-like risks

SEC liquid staking guidance clears ‘last hurdle’ for staking in spot crypto ETFs

SEC clarifies liquid staking tokens are receipts, not securities

REX Shares’ Solana ETF to payout over over $600k in first staking-based dividend on Aug 1

SEC filing starts countdown on BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF staking proposal

Linea pledges 85% of tokens to community amid new native ETH staking program

BitMine Immersion aims to stake 5% of Ethereum’s supply as holdings exceed $2 billion

Lido faces three-year low in Ethereum staking market amid stETH depeg turmoil

Is a $10K ETH Christmas rally now base-case? As Ethereum ETFs pull in $4 Billion in 2 weeks

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