The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has deferred its decision on the inclusion of a staking feature in the proposed Bitwise Spot Ethereum ETF.
This postponement underscores the regulator’s cautious approach toward integrating cryptocurrency staking mechanisms within regulated financial products. The move highlights ongoing concerns about aligning novel blockchain functionalities with established securities frameworks.
The delay specifically addresses challenges in incorporating features like staking rewards—a core crypto innovation—within traditional exchange-traded fund structures. It reflects the SEC’s continued scrutiny of how emerging digital asset technologies interface with existing investor protection standards.