ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has launched a Bitcoin staking service through a new integration with Babylon, allowing users to stake their Bitcoin directly and lock it in a native chain custodial vault.The staked Bitcoin will then be delegated to the PoS network via Babylon, with rewards paid in the form of BABY tokens. This mechanism operates entirely on-chain, with staking managed by Bitcoin scripts and cryptographic safeguards to prevent malicious activities. Users can cancel their staking at any time, with an unbinding period of approximately 7 days.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Galaxy Digital has partnered with Liquid Collective to provide liquid staking services for institutional investors on Ethereum.Under the agreement, Galaxy will act as an over-the-counter trading support provider, offering liquidity support for Liquid Collective's liquid staking token LsETH. This collaboration is based on the new regulations issued by the SEC in May, which clarify that staking activities do not constitute securities issuance. Both parties stated that they will expand their collaboration to liquid staking services on networks such as Solana in the future. Additionally, Galaxy will become a node operator for the Liquid Collective network.

ChainCatcher message, Defi App announces its token HOME airdrop and staking are now live.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement from Bithumb, the South Korean exchange Bithumb has officially launched the free staking and fixed staking services for Injective (INJ), with the following arrangements:Free Staking ServiceMinimum holding amount: 1 INJOpening time: May 12, 2025, 14:00 (UTC+9)First reward distribution: May 21, 2025Features: Supports "one-click lifetime consent," users can trade freely, deposit and withdraw, rewards accumulate automaticallyFixed Staking ServiceMinimum staking amount: 1 INJOpening time: May 12, 2025, 14:00 (UTC+9)First reward distribution: May 14, 2025Unstaking period: minimum 21 days, maximum 24 days

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Galaxy Digital has announced the integration of institutional-grade blockchain service provider Zodia Custody to enhance its staking services in Europe.This integration allows Zodia's clients to continue self-custodying their assets while earning staking rewards.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the Ethereum restaking protocol Ether.fi has announced its transformation into a new type of crypto bank (neobank) and plans to launch cash cards and staking services for U.S. users.Its new application will integrate traditional financial functions with crypto asset management, allowing users to perform operations such as spending, saving, bill payments, and payroll, while also providing ETH restaking rewards. Ether.fi's current total value locked (TVL) is close to 2.7 million ETH (approximately $4.4 billion), marking one of its historical highs.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, based on Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas's information, multiple spot Solana ETFs in Canada will officially launch on April 16, and are expected to offer SOL staking services. The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has approved asset management companies such as Purpose, Evolve, CI, and 3iQ to issue the related ETFs.This launch marks Canada as the first to enter the altcoin ETF space. Currently, the United States has not approved any crypto ETFs that support staking.

ChainCatcher news, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) officially announced on April 7 that it has issued regulatory guidelines regarding the provision of staking services to licensed virtual asset trading platforms, as well as guidelines for SFC-recognized funds investing in virtual assets (virtual asset funds) concerning their participation in staking activities. The virtual asset exchange HashKey Exchange received approval from the Hong Kong SFC on April 10 to become one of the first exchanges in Hong Kong authorized to provide staking services.The SFC stated in the announcement, "The SFC recognizes the potential benefits of staking in enhancing the security of blockchain networks and allowing investors to earn returns from virtual assets in a regulated market environment."In February this year, the SFC released the "Virtual Asset Development Roadmap" ("A-S-P-I-Re" framework) and proposed to consider expanding the range of virtual asset products under a regulatory framework, including providing staking, leverage, and lending services under clear guidelines.Terence Pu, Managing Director of HashKey Exchange, stated, "HashKey Exchange has built a staking service system that meets regulatory requirements, taking the lead in providing ETH staking services for spot ETFs, and is actively promoting staking services for all customers.This service relies on HashKey Cloud's excellent node operation capabilities to provide users with secure and compliant staking services. In the near future, investors will not only be able to hold Ethereum ETFs to earn staking returns but also hold ETH directly and earn additional returns through our staking services."

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, Binance will launch the EigenLayerWBETH staking service on March 25, 2025, at 18:00 (Beijing time).Users can subscribe and stake WBETH to earn on-chain rewards from the EigenLayer protocol. EIGEN rewards will be recorded daily and allocated to the spot account at the end of the staking period. Users can redeem their assets at any time before maturity, but early redemption will result in the loss of all accumulated rewards.

ChainCatcher news, Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal tweeted that the financial regulatory authority of Vermont has officially withdrawn its inquiry into Coinbase regarding its cryptocurrency staking services.According to the official document released on March 13, this withdrawal decision does not affect any potential further legal actions in the future. The document indicates that the main reasons for Vermont's decision to withdraw the inquiry include the SEC's dismissal of similar charges against Coinbase in the Southern District of New York Federal Court, and the SEC's establishment of a new task force to develop regulatory rules related to cryptocurrency. Coinbase welcomed this decision and urged Congress to pass comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation, while also encouraging other states to follow Vermont's example.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, in light of the recent attention from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on staking operations, the agency may reconsider the lawsuit filed against ConsenSys last year regarding its MetaMask staking service.Additionally, the SEC had previously accused ConsenSys of engaging in unregistered brokerage activities, but this accusation has now been withdrawn, similar to the dismissed charges in the Coinbase lawsuit.

ChainCatcher news, according to Crowdfund Insider, Galaxy Digital Holdings has announced that it has been included in the list of staking providers integrated with the digital asset custody service provider BitGo Trust Company, Inc. This means that the collaboration will combine Galaxy's blockchain infrastructure, lending, and trading services with BitGo Trust's custody solutions, providing users with digital asset staking services.

ChainCatcher News: The Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck announced that it will launch a new service called "Coincheck Staking" for Ethereum (ETH) in January 2025, allowing users to earn staking rewards on their held ETH without any special procedures.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Lido announced on Monday that it will stop Polygon staking services and informed users that they can withdraw funds before June 16, 2025. The announcement also stated that after June 16, 2025, users will withdraw through a browser tool.The announcement indicated that multiple factors prompted Lido to reassess and ultimately exit the staking service on the Polygon PoS chain, including limited user adoption, insufficient rewards, resource-intensive maintenance requirements, and changes in ecosystem dynamics.

ChainCatcher message, Lido posted on social media to remind stMATIC holders of important dates to keep in mind:Staking on Lido on Polygon will stop on December 16;From December 16 to June 16, 2025, there will be a transition period during which withdrawals can be processed through the Lido on Polygon UI;From January 15 to January 22, 2025, the protocol will be paused and will resume operation afterward, during which no withdrawals can be processed;On June 16, 2025, front-end support will end, and withdrawals can only be made through browser tools.The Lido community had previously released a discussion proposal in October to initiate a sunset process for the staking protocol Lido on Polygon, similar to that on Polkadot and Kusama.

ChainCatcher news, according to Crowdfund Insider, Robinhood has announced the launch of Ethereum (ETH) staking services, allowing European users to earn returns on their ETH holdings.Additionally, earlier this year, Robinhood Crypto launched Solana (SOL) staking services in Europe.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, UK Economic Secretary Tulip Siddiq announced at the City & Financial Global Tokenization Summit in London on November 22, 2024, that the UK plans to launch a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry in early 2025. The new framework will separate stablecoins from the existing payment system and establish specific regulations for staking services to prevent them from being classified as collective investment schemes.This move ends the uncertainty in the market regarding the direction of cryptocurrency regulation since the Labour government took office in July 2024. The previous Conservative government had already included cryptocurrencies in the scope of regulated activities under the Financial Services and Markets Bill.

ChainCatcher news, according to Finance Feeds, Swiss investment company ISP Securities has partnered with cryptocurrency technology provider Taurus to use its digital asset custody solution Taurus-PROTECT. ISP's institutional clients will be able to trade, custody, and stake the digital assets provided by ISP.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Zodia Custody announced a partnership with the Solana staking market Marinade, allowing institutions to access Solana staking opportunities. Currently, Zodia Custody's staking services also support Ethereum, Polkadot, Cardano, and BNB.