Global asset management giant BlackRock is pushing forward with a proposal to launch a staked Ethereum trust ETF, according to sources familiar with the move. The firm has filed for listing on Nasdaq, seeking approval from the SEC and public announcement from its executives. This application signifies BlackRock’s ambition to expand its crypto offerings and potentially influence Ethereum staking dynamics within the dynamic digital asset market. BlackRock is aiming to utilize trusted providers for staking ether directly without pooling with other entities through its iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA). No official approval has been granted by regulatory bodies or publicly announced, but Robert Mitchnick of BlackRock emphasizes that this proposal represents the