BlackRock's Robbie Mitchnick emphasized the strong performance of Ethereum ETFs, with BlackRock's ETHA attracting $4 billion in six months.
The absence of staking capabilities in current Ethereum ETFs significantly limits their appeal as staking yields represent a meaningful part of potential investment returns in the cryptocurrency space.
Implementing staking within ETF structures presents complex challenges that can't be solved with simple regulatory approval but would drive substantial growth if resolved.
Donald Trump made a brief appearance at the Digital Asset Summit, reaffirming his administration's intention to end the 'war on crypto', without announcing specific new policies.