Will the SEC Approve Staking in Ethereum ETFs? Understanding the Hurdles

Since early 2025, exchanges such as Cboe BZX and NYSE Arca have submitted proposals to the US SEC to incorporate staking services into existing spot ETFs. If approved, these funds could accelerate crypto adoption by giving traditional investors streamlined access to ETH. Brian Fabian Crain, CEO and Co-founder of Chorus One, told BeInCrypto he remains “cautiously optimistic” about the proposals gaining approval before the end of President Trump’s first term. Still, he emphasized that the SEC will likely focus on ensuring strict investor protections before moving forward source: https://beincrypto.com/ethereum-etf-staking-sec-approval-challenges/