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April 17, 2025 at 07:05
Ethereum Staking ETFs Make Waves in Hong Kong's Financial Landscape
Hong Kong's financial regulators are ushering in a new era with the approval of Ethereum staking ETFs.
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) recently authorized staking services, signaling a transformative approach to finance in the region.
This approval enables China Asset Management (ChinaAMC) to launch its staking-enabled Ether ETF in collaboration with OSL Digital Securities by May 15.
As favorable regulations unfold, Hong Kong aims to establish itself as a central hub for digital assets in Asia.
Earlier this month, Bosera International and HashKey Capital Limited also unveiled a similar fund featuring a staking provision, set to launch on April 25.
This partnership redefines ChinaAMC's Ether ETF from a passive investment tool to an active component in the Ethereum ecosystem, allowing investors to reap proof-of-stake rewards.
Thomas Zhu, head of digital assets at ChinaAMC, emphasized that this innovation lowers the barriers for participation in Ethereum staking.
The collaboration leverages OSL's status as Hong Kong's first SFC-licensed digital asset platform, further supported by staking infrastructure from Kiln.
OSL ensures asset custody with cold storage and insurance, while Kiln takes charge of managing validator nodes that handle Ethereum's consensus.
As staking rewards accumulate, they will directly enhance the ETF's net asset value, promising benefits for shareholders and marking a pivotal moment in Hong Kong's crypto regulatory landscape.
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