BlackRock has tapped Galaxy Digital to serve as a validator for ETHB, its staked-Ethereum ETF, after the fund’s assets topped $435 million on April 8. The appointment broadens the ETF’s validator roster and reflects rising institutional interest in ETH staking.
More than $211 million worth of SOL stakes became liquid within minutes on April 2, 2026, as Solana traded weak amid market volatility. Large unlocks have traders on edge for potential selling pressure and faster on-chain flows to exchanges.
Galaxy Digital has launched SOL staking on its GalaxyOne retail app, offering up to 6.5% variable annual rewards. The feature gives retail users a simple on‑ramp to earn yield while supporting the Solana network.
BitGo has introduced a portfolio-based lending platform that lets institutions borrow and lend against liquid, staked, and locked assets within a single custody account. The offering is designed to simplify collateral management and free up liquidity tied to staking and lockups.
The Ethereum Foundation has staked 22,517 ETH (about $46 million) to strengthen network security and support long-term ecosystem development. The action is one of the largest protocol-aligned stakes by a non-commercial entity.
BlackRock and Grayscale, joined by Ethereum treasury firms BitMine and SharpLink, have increased ETH staking activity, tightening liquid supply and underpinning recent market momentum. The move highlights rising institutional conviction in ETH despite ongoing crypto volatility.
U.S. regulators have issued formal rules that define crypto staking and mining, ending more than a decade of uncertainty. The framework is intended to clarify legal status, compliance obligations, and encourage broader institutional participation.
The Ethereum Foundation has published a manifesto-style network constitution intended to clarify governance, upgrade rules and community responsibilities. The move arrives as ETH remains under price pressure after roughly $15 billion in on-chain capital outflows.
Grayscale has launched GAVA, an AVAX staking exchange-traded product on Nasdaq that tracks AVAX and passes staking rewards through to holders. The ETP began trading on March 12, 2026, offering a yield-bearing way to gain AVAX exposure without self-custody.
BlackRock has launched the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB), combining direct spot ETH exposure with additional yield from on-chain staking rewards. The move responds to growing investor appetite for crypto income and simplified staking access.