SEC Acknowledges Staking Proposals for Fidelity and Franklin Spot Ethereum ETFs

Fidelity has filed a proposal to include staking in its Ethereum ETF, with the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) submitting a related proposal to permit staking for the fund. The filing seeks to amend the ETF's structure to allow staking through third-party providers, addressing shifting regulatory conditions. Fidelity had previously removed staking from its ETF offerings in 2024 due to regulatory pressure. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has acknowledged filings to permit staking for both Fidelity and Franklin Templeton's spot Ethereum ETFs, marking a significant regulatory step for the industry.