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Top Four Cryptocurrencies for Staking to Earn Passive Income in 2025

Top Four Cryptocurrencies for Staking to Earn Passive Income in 2025

Staking cryptocurrencies has become a popular way for crypto investors to generate passive income, while also investing in popular digital assets and blockchain networks, making your return on investment even more enticing. By locking up or delegating tokens, users can earn rewards in the form of annual percentage yields (APYs)

SEC Declares Crypto Staking Exempt from Securities Rules in Pivotal Guidance

SEC Declares Crypto Staking Exempt from Securities Rules in Pivotal Guidance

On May 29, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a significant statement that will reshape the regulatory landscape for crypto staking. The SEC announced that protocol staking activities on proof-of-stake networks do not qualify as securities offerings under federal securities laws, eliminating the need for registration. This

Gemini Adds Solana Staking to Exchange Platform for Crypto Investors

Gemini Adds Solana Staking to Exchange Platform for Crypto Investors

Gemini, a well-known crypto exchange, has appeared to integrate Solana staking onto its platform, but has yet to make an official announcement about it yet. The post below that was shared to X shows a screenshot of Gemini’s exchange staking interface, highlighting a 4.37% annual percentage rate for

SOL Strategies Bolsters Solana Investment with $20 Million Purchase

SOL Strategies Bolsters Solana Investment with $20 Million Purchase

SOL Strategies, a Canadian firm dedicated to advancing the Solana blockchain, has made a significant move by acquiring 122,524 Solana (SOL) tokens valued at $20 million. The purchase, executed at an average price of $148.96 per token, marks the first deployment of funds from the company’s recently

Solana Foundation Revises Validator Program to Boost Community Support

Solana Foundation Revises Validator Program to Boost Community Support

The Solana Foundation is taking a decisive step to refine its validator ecosystem by adjusting its delegation program, a move that could reshape the network’s validator landscape. According to estimates from Blockworks Research, approximately 150 validators could lose their foundation-backed stake under a new policy designed to prioritize community-driven

PayPal Boosts PYUSD Adoption with 3.7% Yield to Compete in Stablecoin Market

PayPal Boosts PYUSD Adoption with 3.7% Yield to Compete in Stablecoin Market

PayPal is intensifying its efforts to capture a larger share of the rapidly evolving stablecoin market by introducing a 3.7% annual yield for U.S. users holding its PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin. This strategic move, set to roll out this summer, aims to make PYUSD a more attractive option

Solana Overtakes Ethereum in Staking Market Value

Solana Overtakes Ethereum in Staking Market Value

The market value of staked Solana (SOL) tokens has officially surpassed that of Ethereum (ETH), marking a noteworthy shift in blockchain staking. The numbers according to StakingRewards.com paint a clear picture with Solana's staked value reaching $53.96 billion, accounting for 64.86% of the total market

IMF Adds New Crypto Classification System Featuring Bitcoin, Stablecoins, and Staking

IMF Adds New Crypto Classification System Featuring Bitcoin, Stablecoins, and Staking

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has taken a significant step forward in acknowledging the rising influence of digital assets by integrating Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies into its latest balance of payments standards. Released on March 20, 2025, the seventh edition of the Balance of Payments Manual, known as BPM7, marks the

Crypto Hardware Wallet Trezor Unveils Solana Staking Feature for Secure Crypto Growth

Crypto Hardware Wallet Trezor Unveils Solana Staking Feature for Secure Crypto Growth

Trezor, the crypto hardware wallet company that kicked off the self-custody revolution back in 2013, has just rolled out an exciting update to its Trezor Suite platform. Solana (SOL) holders can now stake their tokens directly through their Trezor wallets, keeping full control of their assets while contributing to the

Coinbase Emerges as Ethereum’s Biggest Node Operator with Strong Staking Performance

Coinbase Emerges as Ethereum’s Biggest Node Operator with Strong Staking Performance

Coinbase has established itself as a key player in the Ethereum ecosystem, positioning itself as the largest independent node operator supporting staking activities on the network. According to the company’s inaugural Validator Performance report, Coinbase has staked an impressive 3.84 million ETH through 120,000 validators. This figure

Solana Community Rejects Proposal to Cut $3.5 Billion Token Expense in Historic Vote

Solana Community Rejects Proposal to Cut $3.5 Billion Token Expense in Historic Vote

On Thursday, Solana stakeholders voted down a proposal that would have reduced the annual allocation of $3.5 billion in tokens awarded to stakers, marking a significant moment for the blockchain’s decentralized governance. Known as SIMD-0228, the proposal aimed to adjust the token rewards system by lowering emissions based

Solana Stakeholders Vote to Cut New Token Creation by 66% to Reduce Inflation Growth

Solana Stakeholders Vote to Cut New Token Creation by 66% to Reduce Inflation Growth

The Solana network is on the cusp of a significant shift as its stakeholders vote on a proposal to drastically cut the creation of new SOL tokens. Known as Solana Improvement Document 228 or SIMD-0228, this measure aims to reduce the staking rewards tied to the total amount of staked

Kraken Exchange Reintroduces Staking for Ethereum, Solana, Cardano in the U.S.

Kraken Exchange Reintroduces Staking for Ethereum, Solana, Cardano in the U.S.

Kraken, a leading name in the crypto exchange space, has announced the launch of a new onchain staking product tailored for clients in 37 states and 2 territories across the United States. This move allows U.S. clients to once again contribute to the security of various blockchain networks by

Switzerland's PostFinance AG Bank Ventures into Ethereum Staking

Switzerland's PostFinance AG Bank Ventures into Ethereum Staking

In a significant stride towards blending the traditional banking sector with the growing world of cryptocurrencies, Switzerland's state-owned PostFinance AG has introduced Ethereum staking services. This launch marks a pivotal moment, reflecting the increasing acceptance and integration of crypto assets into mainstream financial services, especially as the world

IRS Declares Crypto Staking Taxable Amid Legal Battle

IRS Declares Crypto Staking Taxable Amid Legal Battle

A new twist has emerged that could significantly impact crypto investors – the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has officially declared that staking cryptocurrency is a taxable event. This ruling comes at a time when the crypto market is soaring, with Bitcoin recently breaching the $100,000 mark for the first time,

Binance Launches Bitcoin Staking Through Babylon For Passive Income

Binance Launches Bitcoin Staking Through Babylon For Passive Income

Binance has taken another bold step by introducing a feature that could significantly alter how investors view their Bitcoin holdings. With the launch of Babylon Bitcoin Staking, the platform is not just offering a new way to earn passive income; it's setting a precedent for transparency and efficiency