According to Cointelegraph, Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States might soon be able to stake a portion of their tokens, potentially starting as early as May. This development follows the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent authorization for exchanges to list options contracts tied to spot Ether ETFs. This approval came after the SEC had previously greenlit Bitcoin ETF options in September. Despite this progress, issuers are still awaiting the regulator's permission to offer staking services for Ether ETFs, having submitted numerous requests earlier this year. The approval of options contracts is seen as a significant step toward regulatory acceptance of staking services in the U.S. Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart indicated that while staking clearance for ETH funds could occur as early as May, it is more likely to be finalized by the end of 2025. Seyffart noted potential intermediate deadlines for approval or denial in late May and late August. Options are financial derivatives that provide investors the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price before a specific date. In contrast, staking involves locking up cryptocurrency, such as ETH, to support network operations like transaction validation, in exchange for rewards. Ether ETFs, which launched in June 2024, have struggled to gain significant investor interest. Data from Farside Investors shows that as of April 10, these funds have seen net inflows of $2.4 billion, compared to $35 billion for Bitcoin ETFs introduced in January. Analysts suggest that the SEC's approval of Ether ETF options could boost adoption. Asset managers are also awaiting the SEC's decision on requests to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for both Bitcoin and Ether ETFs. The emergence of options markets tied to spot crypto ETFs is considered a monumental advancement in crypto markets, creating compelling opportunities for investors, according to Jeff Park, Bitwise Invest’s head of alpha strategies. However, staking could represent the most significant advancement for Ether funds. In March, Robbie Mitchnick, BlackRock’s head of digital assets, remarked that Ether ETFs are less effective without staking, as staking yields are a crucial component of generating investment returns in this space.

Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States may be able to start staking a portion of their tokens as soon as May, according to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart.  On April 9, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) authorized exchanges to begin listing options contracts tied to spot Ether (ETH) ETFs after greenlighting Bitcoin (BTC) ETF options in September.  However, issuers are still waiting for the regulator to allow Ether ETFs to offer staking after filing numerous requests for permission earlier this year source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ether-etf-staking-may-bloomberg-analyst?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

The White House’s effort to force a divestiture of TikTok’s US operations has reportedly collapsed, at least for now, after Beijing refused to approve a proposed deal. The abrupt reversal results from a tariff-for-tariff standoff between Beijing and Washington, where the former feels “disrespected” by President Donald Trump’s insistence on raising tariffs on Chinese imports. […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/xi-turns-against-trump-blocks-tiktok-deals/

President Donald Trump's crypto executive director Bo Hines and Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis welcomed Paul Atkins' confirmation as the SEC chair. source: https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/trumps-associates-welcome-pro-crypto-paul-atkins-as-new-sec-chair

As crypto continues its transformation from fringe curiosity to legitimate asset class, traditional financial institutions are no longer sitting on the sidelines. In a candid conversation, Alessandro Fuser, Head of Sales at Crypto Finance, a firm enabling banks to navigate the digital asset world, unpacks how regulation, especially across Europe, is finally catching up with innovation. Fuser breaks down how institutions are shifting from hesitation to action, the role of trust in this transition, and why the “start small but start now” approach is key to success. From the fallout of recent hacks to the promise of deeper liquidity access and the landmark partnership with Clearstream, this conversation maps out the evolving role of crypto infrastructure in mainstream finance source: https://beincrypto.com/crypto-finance-fuser-tradfi-crypto/

Fartcoin (CRYPTO: FARTCOIN) has soared nearly 85% in the past week, mimicking the early stages of Pepe's (CRYPTO: PEPE) legendary meme coin run. source: https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44745800/millionaire-trader-rakes-in-1-million-on-the-meme-coin-thats-outpacing-dogecoin-shiba-inu?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=partner_feed&utm_content=site

According to BlockBeats, OpenAI has announced the rollout of an enhanced memory feature for ChatGPT, available to all Plus and Pro users starting today. This feature allows the AI to reference past conversations to deliver more personalized responses, catering to users' preferences and interests. Users have the option to disable the memory feature or opt out of referencing past chats entirely in the settings. This enhancement aims to improve the utility of ChatGPT in writing, advice, and learning applications.

Tokenized assets empower digital creators. source: https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/innovation/avalanche-exec-says-tokenization-gives-creators-true-ownership

Odaily星球日报讯 链上数据显示，或受上线 Coinbase 影响，PROMPT 短时触及 0.22 USDT，现报 0.2107 USDT。

As the markets saw recovery over the past day, so has Ethereum price, climbing over $1500. However, not long ago, ETH underwent intense bearish pressure that brought it near its crucial $1,200 support. source: https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2025/04/10/did-ethereum-price-avert-a-full-blown-crash/

A trader turned $1,200 into $10 million with Tron Bull (BULL) in three days, but the value soon fell by 60%, leaving them with $4.3 million. This dramatic rise and fall highlight the volatile nature of meme coins, as Tron-based tokens like BULL, SUNDOG, and SUNCAT show fluctuating prices and declining values.