Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF (ETHE) Company Report

Grayscale's Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF (ETHE) made the first U.S. spot crypto ETP distribution of Ethereum staking rewards, paying $0.083178 per share to holders of record on January 5, 2026, for rewards accumulated between October 6 and December 31, 2025.
The firm converts accumulated staking rewards into cash for distribution to shareholders, rather than paying out in Ether.
This distribution establishes a practical model for channeling on-chain earnings into an exchange-traded format, highlights growing demand for staking-enabled ETPs, and Grayscale plans to expand its staking capabilities.
Other issuers have also launched or proposed Ethereum ETFs with staking features, indicating wider industry adoption of staking-enabled ETPs.

Jan 5, 2026, 3:08 PM

Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF Renames and Distributes First Staking Rewards

ETHE

Dividends

New Projects/Investments

Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF officially changed its name to Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF (ETHE), effective January 5, 2026.
The company announced a distribution of $0.083178 per share to shareholders, reflecting proceeds from staking rewards earned between October 6, 2025, and December 31, 2025.
This distribution, totaling $9,397,326, marks the first time a spot crypto ETP in the U.S. has distributed staking rewards to shareholders.
The record date for the distribution is January 5, 2026, with the payout scheduled for January 6, 2026.

Jan 5, 2026, 1:40 PM

Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF Distributes First U.S. Spot Crypto ETP Staking Rewards

ETHE

Dividends

New Projects/Investments

Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF (ETHE) has distributed proceeds from staking rewards to its shareholders, marking the first time a spot crypto ETP in the U.S. has distributed staking rewards.
Shareholders of ETHE will receive $0.083178 per share, reflecting proceeds from staking rewards earned between October 6, 2025, and December 31, 2025.
The payout is scheduled for January 6, 2026, to investors based on their ETHE share ownership as of the record date, January 5, 2026.
Grayscale activated staking for its Ethereum products in October 2025, making ETHE the first Ethereum ETP to enable staking in the U.S..

Jan 5, 2026, 1:30 PM

Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF Enters New Prime Broker Agreement and Enables Staking

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New Projects/Investments

On October 3, 2025, Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (the "Trust") and its sponsor, Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, entered into a new Prime Broker Agreement with Coinbase, Inc., Coinbase Custody Trust Company, LLC, and Coinbase Credit, Inc..
This agreement establishes the rights and responsibilities for the Trust's Ether, with Coinbase Custody continuing as the custodian.
The Trust Agreement now permits staking of digital assets, as the Staking Condition has been satisfied, and the Sponsor intends to engage in staking.
An ETP Staking Addendum to the Coinbase Custody Custodial Services Agreement was also executed, detailing the terms for staking Eligible Digital Assets.

Oct 6, 2025, 12:33 PM

Grayscale Launches First Staking Spot Crypto ETPs in U.S.

ETHE

Product Launch

New Projects/Investments

Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH) have become the first U.S.-listed spot crypto ETPs to enable staking.
Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL) has also activated staking, offering investors access to SOL staking through a traditional brokerage account.
Grayscale is the #1 digital asset-focused ETF issuer globally by AUM, managing approximately $35 billion as of September 30, 2025.
Staking across these products aims to provide investors with exposure to the long-term value accrual of the underlying networks.

Oct 6, 2025, 10:30 AM

Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF Updates Staking Status and Trust Agreement

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New Projects/Investments

Management Change

Delisting/Listing Issues

Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF filed supplemental disclosures to its Annual Report, stating that it is currently prohibited from engaging in Staking because the "Staking Condition" has not been met.
The Trust does not expect to engage in Staking until its application to list and trade under NYSE Arca's Generic Listing Standards is approved, which is expected around September 29, 2025.
A Third Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement was made effective September 25, 2025.
Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC became the sole sponsor of the Trust effective May 3, 2025, following a corporate reorganization.

Sep 26, 2025, 8:11 PM

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