North America’s crypto ETF landscape splits in two, as Canada embraces innovation and the U.S. hesitates.
Key Highlights:
• Canada greenlights spot Solana ETFs with staking—set to launch April 16, 2025.
• U.S. SEC delays staking decisions on Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF, citing investor risks.
Yello, Ladies and Gentlemen of ParadiseClub, Canada just made history. The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has reportedly approved the world’s first spot Solana ETFs with staking capabilities, a bold move that positions the country as a true leader in regulated crypto investment products.
According to Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas, multiple issuers, Purpose Investments, Evolve, CI, and 3iQ—have received the green light to launch their products as early as April 16. These ETFs aren’t just your standard buy-and-hold instruments. They’ll include staking functions, allowing investors to earn passive rewards directly from Solana’s proof-of-stake system.
Unlike futures-based funds, these Solana ETFs will hold the underlying SOL asset in physical form—making them an ideal entry point for traditional investors seeking yield exposure to real blockchain infrastructure. With typical staking yields between 5% and 7% annually, this is a major attraction for income-focused crypto participants.
While TD Bank is mentioned in connection with these products, it has clarified that its role is strictly informational—not operational—in the staking process. But regardless of the details, the message is clear: Canada isn’t just talking about crypto adoption—it’s executing.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Hesitates
On the other side of the border, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to approach staking with extreme caution. Most recently, the SEC delayed its decision on staking features tied to Grayscale’s proposed spot Ethereum ETF, reflecting concerns around investor protection, market manipulation, and legal classification.
Staking in Ethereum, while functionally similar to Solana, enters murkier legal territory. The SEC has long debated whether staking rewards qualify as securities under the Howey Test. Adding to the complexity is the need to determine whether these rewards are taxable income or investment returns, a distinction that could alter how ETFs are structured and regulated.
While the current SEC administration had initially been seen as more crypto-friendly, this delay signals that staking remains a red-flag zone for U.S. regulators—at least for now.
What Traders Need to Know
This regulatory split could reshape how investors gain exposure to staking yields and altcoin infrastructure. Canada is giving institutional and retail players a streamlined, regulated gateway to staking rewards without having to self-custody assets or manage validator nodes. That’s powerful.
But don’t mistake this pump of optimism for a full-blown bull cycle. Regulatory clarity doesn’t always equal price action, at least not immediately. These are structural wins that unfold over time.
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