BlackRock Launches ETHB on March 17, 2026 After SEC-CFTC Staking Guidance
BlackRock launched its staking-enabled Ethereum ETF, ETHB, on March 17, 2026, following a joint SEC and CFTC interpretive release stating staking rewards are not securities. Grayscale's ETHE, live since October 2025, distributed $9.4M in rewards for Q4 2025. Filings cited net shareholder yield estimates of 1.9%–2.6% APY after fees and custody.