Grayscale announces Ethereum Staking ETF payout, distributing $0.08 per share to shareholders from staking rewards sale. Staking conducted through institutional custodians and third-party validator providers, converting rewards to cash for investors. Grayscale’s funds operate outside the Investment Company Act of 1940, with $31 billion in assets under management.

US spot Ether ETFs await regulatory approval, with several major asset managers seeking to add staking features. Cboe BZX filed for the Fidelity Ethereum Fund, BlackRock registered a staked Ethereum ETF. In 2025, US spot Ether ETFs attracted $9.6 billion in inflows, managing about $18 billion in assets collectively.

Top five Ether ETFs by market cap include BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) at $11.1 billion, Grayscale’s ETHE at $4.1 billion, and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF at $1.5 billion. US spot Ether ETFs began trading in July 2024, attracting significant inflows in 2025.

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