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James Seipert, a Bloomberg researcher, pointed out the review announcement date for the Ethereum (ETH) spot ETF staking service currently applied to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), forecasting that the Ethereum spot ETF staking service could be launched in May. Seipert explained on his X account that the SEC has approved the listing of Ethereum ETF option contracts, which could also allow the provision of staking services. Seipert stated that the approval of the Ethereum spot ETF staking service could be launched from early May but may be extended until the end of the year.
2. HashKey Exchange Obtains First Ethereum Staking Service Approval in Hong Kong
HashKey, a representative cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong, has officially been granted permission to provide Ethereum (ETH) staking services by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). HashKey announced through an official statement that it has obtained the first Ethereum staking service provision permit in Hong Kong.
3. Sweden Discusses Possibility of Including Bitcoin in Foreign Exchange Reserves
Ricardo Nordin, a Swedish parliamentary member, discussed the possibility of including Bitcoin (BTC) in Sweden's foreign exchange reserves in a written inquiry sent to Finance Minister Elizabeth Svansson on the 10th. Nordin noted that due to Bitcoin's characteristics, it could play a significant role as a new foreign exchange reserve asset, similar to gold.
4. Standard Chartered and OKX Launch Money Market Fund Tokenization Experiment in Dubai
Global bank Standard Chartered and OKX announced through an official statement on the 10th that they are launching a money market fund (MMF) tokenization trading experiment in Dubai. According to the announcement, asset management firm Franklin Templeton is participating in the project.
5. Binance Enters Second Community Delisting Vote
The second community vote for delisting cryptocurrencies listed on Binance has begun. Binance announced through an official statement on the 10th that the community delisting vote will start from the 10th and continue for about a week until the 16th.
Reporter Kwon Seung-won ksw@blockstreet.co.kr
