Shares of Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF set to trade ex-Dividend at Today’s Market OpenSTAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform*, today announced that Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF (Ticker: ETHE) has made a distribution to existing shareholders of proceeds from the sale of staking rewards earned by the Fund between October 6, 2025 and December 31, 2025. The milestone marks the first time a spot crypto ETP in the U.S. has di ...

Core Insights - BlackRock is launching the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF, marking its first U.S. product that provides direct staking exposure for institutional investors, reflecting a growing demand for yield-generating crypto strategies [1][7] - The trust will issue shares that represent fractional beneficial interests in its ether assets, capturing both ETH price performance and staking rewards, which are intended to enhance net asset value [2] Custody and Administration Structure - The trust will utilize a multi-custodian structure, with Coinbase Custody Trust Company serving as the ETH custodian and The Bank of New York Mellon acting as cash custodian and administrator [3] - Anchorage Digital Bank is included as an additional custodian, enhancing regulatory oversight and redundancy, while BlackRock Fund Advisors will act as trustee [4] Staking Operations - The trust will not operate its own validator infrastructure but will rely on approved third-party staking service providers, with allocations based on provider performance and reputation [5] - Staking operations may involve affiliates of the custodians or other regulated partners, with both reward potential and slashing risk being significant considerations for investors [5] Market Trends - The filing indicates a strategic shift in institutional demand towards yield-bearing crypto products, moving beyond traditional price-only products [7] - If approved, the ETF could help clarify the classification of staking rewards, a topic currently under discussion in U.S. regulatory circles [7]

The Cosmos community has released a proposal to start researching and gathering ideas for a new tokenomics model for ATOM. The core model should be revenue/fee-based. Key ideas include:- Gradually increasing staking rewards to favor long-term stakers- Reducing inflation- Unifying the ecosystem around ATOM as the reserve, gas, and settlement asset- A variable inflation model tied to accumulated fees https://t.co/he2YQuHarw ...

Core Insights - Ethereum experienced a significant decline of approximately 45% from its all-time high of $4,950 in August to around $2,700 in November, reflecting deeper structural concerns regarding Layer 2 growth and its impact on ETH's value capture [7][9][8] - Solana's annual revenue reached $2.85 billion, indicating strong network usage and institutional interest, particularly following the launch of Solana ETFs which attracted over $380 million in net inflows within three weeks [6][7][22] - The competitive landscape between Solana and Ethereum is evolving, with Solana focusing on speed and retail flow while Ethereum emphasizes security and institutional structure, leading to a widening gap in their market positions [15][16] Ethereum Performance - Ethereum's price fluctuated between $3,900 and $4,200 in October before declining further in November, driven by fragmented Layer 2 activity and overall market weakness [8][9] - Long-term holders and institutions continue to accumulate ETH, viewing the price pullback as an entry opportunity despite the declining economic engine [9] Solana Performance - Solana opened 2025 with strong momentum, reaching an all-time high of nearly $295 in January, driven by increased trading activity and a surge in daily transaction volumes [4] - Despite a pullback to around $156 in July, Solana maintained strong network fundamentals with monthly revenues exceeding $150 million [3][11] - The launch of Solana ETFs in late October 2025 marked a significant milestone for institutional access, with the first ETF attracting $57 million on its first day [22] Revenue and Usage - Solana's revenue mix shows that nearly half of its $2.85 billion annual revenue comes from trading and DEX activity, indicating actual network usage rather than speculative hype [11][12] - High-frequency traders favor Solana for its rapid settlement and low costs, contributing to sustained monthly fees of $150-$250 million even after the initial memecoin trading frenzy [12][13] Competitive Dynamics - Solana's monolithic design and Proof of History mechanism allow for rapid execution and high throughput, making it suitable for high-frequency trading and memecoin launches, while Ethereum's modular approach leads to slower execution and fragmented user experience [16] - Solana processes over 3 million daily active addresses, while Ethereum's high costs deter retail users from the mainnet, leading to reliance on Layer 2 solutions [17] - The developer ecosystem on Solana is expanding, particularly in gaming and NFTs, while Ethereum's developer base is stretched across multiple Layer 2 networks, slowing progress [18] Future Predictions - Bullish scenarios for Solana suggest a new growth phase with increased institutional inflows and user activity, potentially pushing SOL prices to the $250-$340 range [26] - Ethereum may benefit from stronger Layer 2 demand, with price predictions ranging from $4,200 to $5,000 under favorable market conditions [27] - Bearish scenarios for both networks indicate potential setbacks due to regulatory pressures and market conditions, with SOL possibly drifting to $130-$160 and ETH falling to the $2,600-$2,900 range [30][31]

Regulatory Landscape - IRS and Treasury clarify that trusts can generate staking rewards for crypto ETF investors without tax or regulatory concerns [1] Cryptocurrency Market - Staking rewards for crypto ETFs are now permissible for trusts [1]

🇺🇸 The US just opened the door for crypto ETFs and trusts to earn staking rewards.New IRS guidance gives exchange-traded products a clear path to stake digital assets. https://t.co/HX6lXXOQLU ...

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I do not like paying any types of taxes but I pay all my taxesI’m glad we are getting clarity on crypto ETPs and moreThe guessing game isn’t fun.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent):Today @USTreasury and the @IRSnews issued new guidance giving crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) a clear path to stake digital assets and share staking rewards with their retail investors.This move increases investor benefits, boosts innovation, and keeps America the ...

RT Jito (@jito_sol)LovePIPE is now LIVE! 🔥Excited to welcome @pipenetwork into the Jito (Re)staking ecosystem with the launch of their LovePIPE liquid staking token. For those unfamiliar, Pipe Network is a decentralized CDN on Solana delivering high-quality content at low latency & cheap costs.How LovePIPE works:• Users deposit PIPE into the stakepool and receive LovePIPE.• Their deposits are delegated to top-performing node operators in Pipe Network.• The more stake a node has, the more high value content ...

Grayscale's new feature eliminates a major pain point for Ethereum ETFs: the absence of staking rewards for institutional investors. https://t.co/Gdof3L06UL ...