BlackRock Launches iShares Staked Ethereum Trust, Avoids Complex Crypto ETF Structures

BlackRock will not adopt "complex" cryptocurrency ETF structures being tested by some asset managers and will maintain a conservative approach to its core strategy, Robert Mitchnick, Head of Digital Assets at BlackRock, told CNBC's Crypto World, Cointelegraph reports. Mitchnick said BlackRock will apply strict selection criteria focused on market maturity, liquidity and real-world use cases when expanding its product lineup, even as the market sees more innovative ETF designs. On Thursday, BlackRock launched the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB), an Ethereum ETF offering staking rewards, which recorded over $15.5 million in first-day trading volume and drew about $43.5 million in net inflows, data in the report show.