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The push for crypto ETFs in the United States is entering a new phase, with HashStaking and GeekStake positioning themselves as key partners in upcoming products that integrate staking. The idea builds on the success of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, adding the potential for yield generation through Chainlink’s native staking model.

Both platforms have signaled readiness to serve as third-party staking providers should regulations allow it. This means assets held by custodians could still participate in staking, while rewards may be distributed to investors, retained, or sold to cover fund expenses.

Industry insiders note that a product combining ETF exposure with staking could transform investor interest in Chainlink, as it introduces passive yield within a regulated investment framework. HashStaking emphasizes its institutional-grade risk management tools, while GeekStake highlights flexibility and liquidity options for both retail and corporate clients.

The structure mirrors existing spot crypto ETFs, where creations and redemptions are primarily cash-based. However, filings leave room for in-kind redemption if regulations evolve, giving HashStaking and GeekStake more scope to expand their role.

Chainlink’s decentralized oracle network remains the foundation of this movement, connecting blockchains to real-world data sources and rewarding node operators through LINK staking. By partnering with regulated platforms, Chainlink-based ETFs could integrate directly with trusted staking infrastructure.

Competition among asset managers is intensifying. Alongside Grayscale, which already manages nearly $29 million in Chainlink trust assets, firms like 21Shares, Bitwise, and VanEck are pursuing approvals for similar products. The involvement of established staking platforms like HashStaking and GeekStake highlights a growing expectation that staking features will soon become a standard ETF component rather than an experimental add-on.

Supportive policy signals under the current administration have further encouraged firms to prepare products that combine regulatory compliance with investor yield. This combination may accelerate mainstream adoption of Chainlink and showcase the role of staking in the broader ETF landscape.