BlackRock Launches First Staked Ethereum ETF as Institutions Seek Crypto Yields

BlackRock launches the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) on Nasdaq today, expanding its digital asset lineup. The product offers exposure to spot Ether while staking part of its holdings to generate potential rewards. The move comes as institutions seek yield opportunities from Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system and broader blockchain activity.