BlackRock recently convened with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force to explore the potential for staking within crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) and the tokenization of securities. Staking, particularly for Ether ETFs, has attracted significant interest in 2025, with firms like Grayscale and Fidelity seeking rule amendments to enable this feature. The SEC is currently deliberating on whether to approve these changes, which could pave the way for broader acceptance of staking in crypto ETFs. BlackRock is actively involved in this space, managing major Ether ETFs, and already has a federal debt tokenized fund named BUIDL, which is the largest in its category with a market cap of $2.9 billion. The discussion on the tokenization of securities highlights the benefits of reduced costs and faster settlement times compared to traditional financial systems. Firms such as Robinhood are also eyeing opportunities in securities tokenization, aiming to allow European investors access to U.S. stocks. This collaboration with the SEC could signal an increasing institutional interest in the cryptocurrency sector.

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