SEC Says Most PoS Staking Isn’t a Securities Deal—ETF Issuers Eye Staking Add-Ons

The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Finance division has clarified that certain proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain staking activities fall outside the definition of securities transactions under federal regulations. Industry experts suggest this development could open the door for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to integrate staking features into their products. SEC Provides Regulatory Clarity on Staking  The Division of Corporation Finance released the statement on May 29, 2025. It specifies that Protocol Staking Activities, which include solo staking, self-custodial staking through third-party validators, and custodial arrangements where platforms stake assets on behalf of customers, do not involve the offer or sale of securities source: https://beincrypto.com/sec-clarifies-staking-not-securities-activities/