16 stories about Staking from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Jul 2, 2026.
Solana has introduced a new governance system allowing validators and stakers to propose and vote on network changes. To open a proposal, a validator must have 100,000 SOL staked, currently worth about $7.7 million.
EU lawmakers have issued a nonbinding report urging the assessment of DeFi, staking, and NFT regulations. The report warns against fragmented national rules under MiCA and calls for a unified approach to crypto regulation.
Ethereum's latest funding crisis has sparked a fierce debate over whether to tax staking rewards or to pursue funding from large ETH holders for new organizations like EthLabs. The proposal would have taken a cut from staking rewards to fund Ethereum's core development. However, major ETH holders have stepped in with alternative funding solutions, potentially making the tax unnecessary.
Major crypto advocacy groups are pushing the U.S. House tax committee to pass a bill clarifying tax rules for mining and staking. This could reduce uncertainty for crypto miners and stakers in the U.S.
A new Ethereum governance proposal suggests validators could redirect up to 10% of their staking rewards to fund ecosystem projects. This raises questions about coordination, incentives, and who gets to decide where the money goes.
A new proposal suggests redirecting up to 10% of Ethereum staking rewards to fund public goods. The debate highlights tensions between rewarding validators and funding ecosystem growth.
BitMine continued buying Ether through the market downturn, growing its stake to nearly 5% of the circulating supply while generating staking yield amid mounting ecosystem challenges.
Demand for ETH leverage remains low, but corporate accumulation and stakers’ dedication may prevent an Ether price crash to $1,500.
The House Ways and Means committee will review draft crypto tax bills covering staking, mining, network fees, and reporting. This discussion could shape future tax policy for crypto users.
The House Ways and Means Committee is reviewing seven draft bills that could ease tax burdens on small crypto gains, mining, and staking. This could make crypto transactions more accessible for everyday users.
The SEC has made digital assets a strategic priority through 2030, aiming to establish clearer rules for crypto, support tokenization, and create frameworks for staking and onchain markets. This plan could significantly impact how crypto businesses operate and innovate in the coming years.
The Ethereum Foundation is staking 70,000 ETH from its treasury, with rewards going back to the foundation. This move aligns with its policy to grow its resources while supporting the Ethereum network.
Ethereum's dominance in DeFi, stablecoins, and staking continues to strengthen its long-term appeal, even as its price has dropped 28% this year. Analysts point to its foundational role in the crypto ecosystem as a key reason to hold ETH.
Bitwise has introduced a new fund, BHYP, offering spot exposure to Hyperliquid’s HYPE token. The fund will stake a portion of its holdings, providing staking rewards to investors.
Most "AI × crypto" tokens are still just stories, but MorpheusAI ($MOR) lets you stake tokens for actual GPU inference credits. The project has a fair launch, a 42M hard cap, and zero VC involvement, with about 30% of its circulating supply already staked for real compute power.
Galaxy Digital will manage a new $125 million fund with Sharplink, combining staked ETH and additional capital. This fund aims to generate yield directly on the blockchain, offering new opportunities for investors.