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📅 February 17 - United States | BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has taken the first formal step toward launching a staking Ethereum ETF in the US. According to an amendment filed with the SEC, a subsidiary of the firm acquired 4,000 seed shares at $25 each, contributing $100,000 of initial capital to the new vehicle.

📖 The fund, called the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (previous ticker: ETHB), plans to stake between 70% and 95% of the ETH in custody under normal market conditions, seeking to generate additional returns for investors.
BlackRock estimates that recent annualized rates are around 3%, although it warns that these levels do not guarantee future returns and that rewards have decreased as validator participation increases.
Unlike its current spot ETF (ETHA), which only replicates the price of ether without generating yield, this new product will incorporate staking income. The fund will charge an annual fee of 0.25%, reduced promotionally to 0.12% for the first $2.5 billion in assets during the first year.
Regarding rewards, 18% of the gross staking will be retained by the sponsor (BlackRock) and the execution agent (Coinbase Prime), while the remainder will be credited to the trust and ultimately to the shareholders. Between 5% and 30% of the ETH will remain unstaken to facilitate operational liquidity, creations, and redemptions.

Topic Opinion:
It's no longer just about price exposure, but about capturing native on-chain performance within a regulated vehicle.
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While the market digests volatility, BitMine Immersion Technologies quietly became the largest corporate Ethereum treasury in the world — now holding 4,371,497 ETH (3.62% of total supply) and staking 3.04 million of them.
Current annualized staking revenue: $176 millionAt full MAVAN deployment: up to $252 million per yearTotal crypto + cash + investments: $9.6 billion
Chairman Tom Lee dropped pure conviction at Consensus Hong Kong: “Ethereum’s three secular drivers — Wall Street tokenization, AI agents, and creators on L2s — are stronger than ever. We are buying every dip because the long-term outlook is outstanding.”
This is what real institutional belief looks like — not selling the fear, but stacking the future. Respect to every project and holder building on Ethereum right now.

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The evolution of national currencies has reached a new milestone in Central Asia. Kyrgyzstan has introduced KGST — the first sovereign stablecoin in the CIS that transfers the reliability of the Kyrgyz som onto the blockchain.
What is KGST?
KGST is a digital asset pegged to the Kyrgyz som (KGS) at a ratio of 1:1. It functions as a digital equivalent of fiat money, providing transparency and security for transactions 24/7.

If you’ve been in crypto for a while, you’ve probably heard people say, “Just stake it and earn passive income.”

But what does that actually mean?

Let’s break it down in simple words.

What Is Staking?

Staking is the process of locking up your cryptocurrency to help secure and run a blockchain network that uses a Proof of Stake mechanism.

Instead of miners (like in Bitcoin), these networks use validators.

When you stake your coins, you’re basically supporting the network’s security and operations.

In return, the network rewards you with more tokens.

Think of it like:

Putting money in a savings account
Earning interest over time
But instead of a bank, it’s a blockchain

How Does It Work?

Here’s the simple flow:

You hold a token that supports staking
You lock it in a staking contract or delegate it to a validator
The network uses your stake to validate transactions
You earn rewards periodically

The more you stake, the more rewards you can potentially earn.

Example of Staking Coins

Popular Proof of Stake coins include:

Ethereum (after its shift to PoS)
Solana
Cardano
Polkadot

Each network has different reward rates and rules.

How Much Can You Earn?

Staking rewards usually range between:

4% to 15% annually
Some smaller projects offer higher APY, but with higher risk

Your earnings depend on:

The network’s inflation rate
Total tokens staked
Validator performance
Lock-up period

Is Staking Really Passive Income?

Yes… but with conditions.

It’s passive because:

You don’t actively trade
Rewards accumulate automatically

But it’s not risk-free:

Token price can go down
Validators can get penalized (slashing)
Lock-up periods may limit liquidity

So you earn more tokens — but their dollar value can change.

Types of Staking

There are a few common ways:

Direct Staking

Running your own validator node (requires technical knowledge and large capital).

Delegated Staking

Delegate your tokens to an existing validator. Easier and more common.

Exchange Staking

Platforms like Binance offer simplified staking options.

Each option has different reward rates and risk levels.

Final Thoughts

Staking is one of the easiest ways to earn passive income in crypto if you:

Believe in the long-term value of the project
Are comfortable holding the token
Understand the risks involved

It’s not magic money.

It’s participation-based rewards.

If you’re already holding a Proof of Stake token, staking might be smarter than just letting it sit idle.

If you want, I can also:

Compare staking vs yield farming
Calculate potential earnings for a specific token
Or explain staking risks in more depth
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Report Date: February 19, 2026
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🔍 1. Overview: The Silent Revolution of Passive Income
In recent years, Binance has consolidated its position not only as the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world but as a true income-generating ecosystem. With over 100 cryptocurrencies available for staking and options ranging from flexible products to locked ones with determined terms, the platform offers Annual Percentage Yields (APY) that vary from 0.27% to an impressive 200% in promotional cases.