BlackRock Files iShares Staked Ethereum Trust in Delaware, Targeting 3% Staking Yields for ETF Investors
BlackRock registered the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust in Delaware on November 19, establishing a legal structure for a staking-enabled Ethereum ETF pending regulatory approval. The Delaware filing does not constitute a formal SEC application but positions the asset manager to offer yield-bearing ETH products. Current spot Ethereum ETFs operate without staking functionality, causing investors to forfeit approximately 3% in annualized network rewards.