BlackRock representatives met with SEC staff to discuss the facilitation of exchange-traded products (ETPs) with staking capabilities and the approval standards for crypto ETFs. The SEC has recently shifted its regulatory approach, fostering discussions with various stakeholders, including BlackRock, to establish a supportive framework for digital assets.

Nasdaq has submitted a filing to the SEC to incorporate staking into BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA). This move follows significant inflows into Ethereum ETFs, with BlackRock's fund alone receiving $499 million recently. Staking is expected to enhance returns and efficiency for investors in the trust.