Anchorage Digital Pioneering Support for Liquid Staking Ethereum in the U.S.
On December 5,
#AnchorageDigital became the first federally licensed bank in the United States to support liquid staking Ethereum (
$ETH ), a highly liquid form of staking. Accordingly, this bank has integrated Liquid Staked ETH (LsETH) from Liquid Collective, a type of token representing ETH staked on the Ethereum network.
Key Features
For institutions: Anchorage Digital will serve large organizations such as venture capital funds, asset management, and blockchain protocols directly through their bank accounts. Safety and compliance prioritized: Liquid Collective utilizes KYC/AML verification mechanisms and is operated by trusted nodes like Coinbase and Figment to ensure security and regulatory compliance.
Market Context
Liquid staking is becoming a trend, with a total value locked (TVL) of over $70 billion, with the largest protocol, Lido, holding nearly $40 billion. Although Liquid Collective is still small with about $430 million in TVL, Anchorage Digital's support will drive stronger development.
Staking Returns
Staking ETH yields about 3.5% APR from network fees and other rewards. It is anticipated that the
#ETF related to ETH in the U.S. may include staking returns in the near future, especially as the U.S. government continues to adjust in a crypto-friendly direction.
This is a significant milestone, not just for Anchorage Digital but also for the U.S. cryptocurrency industry, as liquid staking is predicted to become an integral part of traditional investment products.