Fidelity Submits Proposal for Ethereum ETF with Staking

Asset management giant Fidelity has submitted a proposal to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Ethereum ETF with staking capabilities. This move comes after the successful launch of the first spot Bitcoin ETF, which has garnered significant attention and investment in the cryptocurrency market.

If approved, the Ethereum ETF would allow investors to gain exposure to the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization while also benefiting from the staking rewards associated with Ethereum's proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. This innovative offering could potentially attract more institutional investors to the rapidly growing blockchain and cryptocurrency sector.

The SEC's decision on Fidelity's proposal will be closely watched by industry participants, as it may set a precedent for future cryptocurrency ETFs and further legitimize the digital asset market.