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June 20, 2025 40 mins

Ethereum Staking ETFs are gaining traction—but what does this mean for crypto investors? Evan Weiss, COO of Alluvial, breaks it down. Get key insights on regulation, institutional staking infrastructure, and the financial benefits for everyday users. Plus, learn how institutional players are driving change in the staking ecosystem and the potential for ETFs to revolutionize and democratize crypto investments.

From Capitol Hill to the crypto ecosystem, Evan Weiss dives into the growing momentum behind Ethereum Staking ETFs.


Chapters:

00:00 Defiant Intro

00:07 Intro Quote

00:43 Intro to Evan Weiss, COO of Alluvial and Founder of POSA

03:09 Proof of Stake Alliance, staking, and regulation

05:57 POSA on Capitol Hill

08:26 Ethereum ETFs gaining momentum

12:31 Case study: 3iQ Ethereum Staking ETF

13:53 Staking, liquidity, and better returns for consumers

15:17 REX Shares proposes Ethereum staking ETF classified as a C-corporation

18:16 How Pectra has influenced institutional staking infrastructure on Ethereum

21:51 Normalizing staking for everyday users

25:41 How staking democratizes transaction fees

28:19 SEC’s May 29, 2025 Staking Statement

29:33 Staking is not a small business

30:34 Staking industry coming together on regulation

32:17 Increased security and rewards in crypto investing

34:59 Key steps for institutions and governments in regulating crypto

37:52 Will Ethereum Staking ETFs be as common as stocks?

38:16 Tradfi’s creativity meets crypto technology

39:00 The role of liquid staking evolving with institutional activity

40:23 Closing Remarks

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