ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Bitwise Asset Management Inc. has acquired Ethereum staking service provider Attestant, aiming to expand its business beyond its core operations. The specific terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Upon completion of the transaction, Bitwise's assets under management will reach $10 billion. In addition, the 11 employees of Attestant will join Bitwise.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the digital asset lending platform Maple Finance has partnered with the staking infrastructure provider Figment to integrate the staking capabilities of Solana and Ethereum through Maple Finance, merging traditional finance with digital assets.It is reported that Maple Finance further solidifies its position as a home for digital asset lending by leveraging Figment's institutional-grade staking services. This collaboration allows for the staking of digital assets, increases rewards for lenders, and enhances capital efficiency during loan deployment, providing borrowers with more competitive borrowing rates.

ChainCatcher news, Bitstamp will stop offering Ethereum staking services to U.S. customers starting September 25. Bitstamp US CEO Bobby Zagotta stated in a statement that customers will continue to receive staking rewards until September 25, 2023, after which all staked assets will be unstaked. Other Bitstamp services will not be affected, and rewards along with the principal will be credited to the users' main account balance.The company stated that the decision to stop offering staking to U.S. customers was made in light of the current regulatory dynamics in the United States. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has targeted staking services in multiple enforcement actions. In lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance, the SEC claimed that these staking programs qualify as investment contracts under the Howey test.

ChainCatcher news, digital asset management company 3IQ announced that it will launch Ethereum staking services for its two funds, "Ether Fund" and "3iQ Ether ETF," and will begin offering staking services to clients around August 28. 3iQ will use Coinbase Custody's institutional staking infrastructure to support ETH staking in these products.It is reported that this new service allows investors to earn returns through Ethereum staking, which will be reflected in the fund's net asset value (NAV) through appreciation, while increasing the fund's exposure to ETH. (Source link)

According to Chain Catcher news and reported by CoinDesk, Binance.US will offer Ethereum staking services to U.S. users, with a minimum staking amount of 0.001 ETH and an annual yield of 6%. Binance.US began offering staking services to U.S. users in June and currently supports Cardano, Polkadot, Polygon, and others. (Source link)

Chain Catcher news, before the merge on the Ethereum network, Swiss cryptocurrency platform SEBA Bank has already provided Ethereum staking services for large clients. The bank stated in a press release that it allows its users to earn rewards on their held Ethereum on a monthly basis. It is reported that different lock-up periods can be set after the merge. However, before the Ethereum "Shanghai upgrade," no staked Ethereum can be withdrawn from the Ethereum beacon chain. Mathias Schutz, Head of Technology and Client Solutions at the bank, stated in the release: "Our launch of Ethereum staking services will enable institutional investors to play a key role in securing the future of the network." (Blockworks)