The U.S. Treasury provides a clear regulatory path for cryptocurrency ETP staking operations

According to Financefeeds, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued a new statement in conjunction with the IRS updating guidance to provide regulatory support for cryptocurrency ETPs that include staking features.

The guidance clarifies the tax treatment of staking rewards within the ETP structure, outlining a "clear path" for asset management companies looking to provide exposure to digital asset returns. The new policy clarifies that staking rewards generated within the ETP structure will not immediately trigger direct tax obligations for individual investors, addressing the long-standing uncertainty surrounding proof-of-stake cryptocurrencies in regulated investment vehicles.

This clarification could significantly expand the types of cryptocurrency market exposure available to U.S. investors through mainstream brokerage accounts. The industry response has been generally positive, with asset management companies that had previously delayed launching Ethereum staking ETPs due to compliance risks stating that the updated framework reduces compliance risks and enhances product viability.

Market analysts note that this move could accelerate the approval timeline for Ethereum staking ETPs and pave the way for multi-chain staking products for networks like Solana, Avalanche, and Cosmos.