Ethereum Staking ETF Gets Hong Kong’s Nod Amid Rule Shift

Just over a week after Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) approved staking services in a bid to “rewrite the rules” of finance, the effects of that decision are already becoming visible. Following the green light from the SFC, China Asset Management (ChinaAMC) is preparing to launch an Ethereum staking ETF by May 15, in partnership with OSL Digital Securities, according to an official statement.

This move highlights how Hong Kong’s favorable regulatory environment and ambition to become Asia’s digital asset hub are beginning to take hold. Earlier this month, Bosera International and HashKey Capital also unveiled a similar fund featuring staking, set to launch on April 25.

Through its partnership with OSL, ChinaAMC’s Ether ETF shifts from being a passive product to an active participant in the Ethereum network—allowing investors to earn rewards through Ethereum’s proof-of-stake mechanism.

“This lowers the threshold to participating in Ethereum staking,” said Thomas Zhu, head of digital assets at ChinaAMC.

The staking setup utilizes OSL’s position as the first SFC-licensed and insured digital asset platform in Hong Kong, alongside Kiln, a staking provider supporting networks like Solana, Aptos, and Sui.

Their collaboration was finalized on April 10, aimed at bringing regulated Ethereum staking to investors. OSL offers cold storage custody and insurance, while Kiln operates validator nodes for Ethereum consensus.

The arrangement keeps operational roles clearly divided: Kiln handles validation, while OSL oversees asset custody and reward distribution.

All staking rewards will be added to the ETF’s net asset value (NAV), ultimately benefiting its shareholders, the statement confirmed.