Ethereum Updates: Treasury's Staking Safe Harbor Redefines Institutional Approaches to Crypto
- U.S. Treasury and IRS issued 2025 guidance allowing crypto ETFs to stake assets, accelerating adoption of proof-of-stake blockchains like Ethereum and Solana . - Solana ETFs (BSOL, GSOL) attracted $659M in inflows, contrasting with $2.7B outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum funds amid bearish price trends. - Institutional staking yields ($100M+ annualized for Ethereum) and ETF inflows signal maturing crypto markets, with technical indicators hinting at potential Q4 recovery. - Regulatory clarity on staking
On November 10, 2025, the U.S. Treasury and IRS released landmark guidance that allows crypto products traded on Wall Street to distribute staking rewards to investors. This development is anticipated to speed up the acceptance of proof-of-stake blockchains such as
This announcement comes as interest in Solana-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is rapidly increasing.
Despite Ethereum experiencing a 25% price drop this quarter, staking-enabled products have sparked renewed interest. Institutions like SharpLink have generated $100 million in annualized returns from Ethereum staking, highlighting its value as a yield-generating treasury asset
Technical analysis points to possible rebounds for both blockchains. Solana, currently trading near $159, is showing bearish indicators such as an oversold RSI and negative Chaikin Money Flow, but analysts note that ETF inflows often precede longer-term accumulation phases
With clearer regulations and rising inflows, the crypto market is showing signs of maturity, as staking returns and ETFs begin to reshape institutional approaches. As more funds move into proof-of-stake networks, the relationship between regulatory policies and market trends is set to shape the future of crypto adoption.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
You may also like
$1.5B Stablecoins Minted by Tether and Circle
Tether and Circle minted $1.5B in stablecoins today, boosting liquidity on Ethereum and Solana.Tether Boosts Ethereum LiquidityCircle Powers Up Solana with $500M USDC

Ethereum Whale Accumulates Over 75K ETH in 12 Hours
A major Ethereum whale has accumulated 75,418 ETH worth $269M in 12 hours, now holding 266,901 ETH valued at $949M.Total Holdings Nearing $1 BillionWhat This Could Mean for Ethereum

SOL Spot ETFs Lead With $6.8M Inflows as BTC, ETH Stall
While BTC and ETH spot ETFs showed minimal to no activity, SOL spot ETFs drew $6.8M in inflows on Nov 10, extending their strong streak.Bitcoin Shows Modest ActivityEthereum ETF Inflows Remain Flat

TeraWulf Sees 87% Revenue Surge in Q3 2025
TeraWulf reports a strong 87% YoY revenue rise in Q3 2025, reaching $50.6M, fueled by Bitcoin price rally and mining expansion.Mining Expansion Powers Revenue JumpLooking Ahead: Scaling for the Future
