U.S. Treasury and IRS Approve Framework Allowing Crypto ETPs to Stake Digital Assets
FILE- This photo shows the U.S. Treasury Department building at dusk in Washington, June 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have officially cleared the way for crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) to participate in staking digital assets and distribute staking rewards under regulated conditions. This long-awaited guidance provides the clarity needed for asset managers to launch staking-based investment products within existing securities laws.
Under the new framework, crypto ETPs will be permitted to hold a single proof-of-stake asset, manage staking through qualified custodians, and share yield rewards transparently with investors. The update removes a major compliance barrier that previously limited institutional participation in staking.
Analysts view this as a landmark decision that could reshape the crypto investment landscape. By enabling regulated staking within traditional ETP structures, the Treasury and IRS are opening the door for mainstream investors to earn blockchain-based rewards—bridging the gap between DeFi yield opportunities and institutional finance
Clever Robot News Desk 11th November 2025
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