Bitmine has made one of the most aggressive treasury moves in recent crypto history, committing hundreds of millions of dollars to Ethereum while simultaneously embracing staking as a long-term income strategy.

Ripple is considering adding staking to the XRP Ledger to reward participants and improve network security. The plan would change how transaction fees are used and could expand XRP’s role in DeFi, though it requires major technical updates.

The US Treasury and IRS have approved new rules allowing crypto exchange-traded products to stake digital assets and share staking rewards with investors. The move gives clear legal guidance for funds holding tokens like Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano to offer regulated on-chain returns.

TeraWulf has made one of the biggest partnerships in crypto mining history after inking a partnership with Fluidstack, a company financially backed by Google.

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has re-enabled its complete suite of Binance Earn offerings for eligible UK Professional Users after receiving updated guidance from UK regulators.

The US SEC clarified that certain liquid staking tokens are not securities, allowing these platforms to operate without registering their tokens. This decision opens the door for liquid staking tokens to be included in ETFs, boosting institutional interest in crypto assets.

Meta Pool reported that its early detection system identified the exploit in real time, enabling the team to swiftly pause the compromised smart contract and contain the damage before further losses could occur.

Ethereum staking has hit a new record, with nearly 29% of all ETH now locked as the price climbs above $2,700. The rise comes as investors show more confidence and hopes grow for spot ETH ETFs that include staking.

The SEC said common crypto staking practices on proof-of-stake blockchains are not considered securities transactions. This new guidance gives more clarity to stakers and companies, though it is not legally binding and doesn't cover all types of staking.

Hong Kong’s SFC has approved staking services for licensed crypto platforms, advancing the city’s goal of becoming a global crypto hub. HashKey can now offer Ethereum staking, including for spot ETFs—signaling rising regulatory support for digital assets.