In a move that signals the start of a financial revolution in Asia, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (#SFC ) has officially approved an Ethereum ETF with integrated staking, allowing investors to receive rewards from the Proof-of-Stake mechanism.


This is the second time the SFC has given the green light to this groundbreaking investment product, following the introduction of a new regulatory framework to promote Hong Kong as Asia’s digital asset hub.


🏛️ ETF staking: from passive investment to participating in the Ethereum ecosystem


According to the latest announcement, China Asset Management (#ChinaAMC ) will launch an Ethereum ETF with staking features, through cooperation with digital asset platform OSL Digital Securities – scheduled to launch on May 15, 2025.


This means that instead of just holding ETH as a passive investment product, this ETF will directly participate in staking on the Ethereum network, bringing staking rewards to investors holding the ETF. All rewards will be integrated into the ETF's net asset value (NAV), helping investors benefit according to their ownership ratio.


🔄 Not just one – a wave is forming


Just a few weeks ago, Bosera International and HashKey Capital also announced plans to launch an Ethereum ETF with staking, scheduled for April 25, 2025. This shows that Hong Kong is setting a new standard for crypto-related financial products, specifically:



  • ✅ Allows legal staking within the ETF framework.



  • ✅ Connecting traditional finance with on-chain rewards.



  • ✅ Lowering the barrier to entry for staking for both institutional and individual investors.




“This approach helps lower the threshold for Ethereum staking for the general public,” said Thomas Zhu, head of digital assets at ChinaAMC.


🛡️ Operating mechanism – Secure, clear, shared responsibility


The special feature of this product is the clear division of responsibilities between the participating parties:



  • OSL: The first licensed and insured digital asset platform in #HongKong , taking on the role of custody and distribution of staking rewards, with cold storage and asset insurance mechanism.



  • Kiln: Professional staking platform, has deployed staking for Solana, Aptos, and Sui, in charge of operating validator nodes on the Ethereum network.




The two parties signed a cooperation agreement on April 10, 2025, with the goal of making Ethereum staking part of mainstream finance.


This coordination ensures absolute security, as OSL takes control of the assets, while Kiln only performs the technical operations related to authentication. Thanks to this, all staking rewards collected will be transferred directly to the ETF.


💥 Impact on the crypto market and Binance users


This is not only a step forward for Hong Kong, but also a signal to the entire global crypto market that:



  • 🌏 Asia is paving the way for compliant crypto products, making them more accessible to institutions and mainstream investors.



  • 🧩 Staking – which is a technical behavior – is gradually being “packaged” into traditional investment products such as ETFs, creating conditions for more people to participate without having to understand the technique.



  • 💼 Institutional cash flow is likely to increase sharply, thanks to staking products with clear and transparent legal status.




For Binance users, especially in open markets like Hong Kong, this opens up the prospect of:



  • ✅ Similar products may soon be adopted in many other areas, including staking investment funds integrated into exchanges or CeFi platforms.



  • ✅ Opportunity to stake without directly operating a node or withdrawing ETH to a personal wallet, reducing the risk of losing private keys or operational errors.



  • ✅ Ability to benefit from ETH staking rewards while maintaining high liquidity through ETF trading.





🚀 Conclusion: A new era of Ethereum staking is beginning


The approval by the Hong Kong SFC is not only a legal milestone, but also opens a new era for the tokenization of staking returns within the traditional financial framework.


Staking, which is a technical feature of blockchain, has now been cleverly integrated into products suitable for mass investors – no longer limited to DeFi or experienced players.


If this trend continues to spread, it is likely that Binance and many other platforms will develop more ETF-type staking products or similar, serving the growing demand from users who want to combine safety, legality and on-chain profits.



⚠️ Risk Warning: The cryptocurrency market is highly volatile and is not suitable for all investors. This article is not investment advice. Please do your own research and consider carefully before making any decisions.