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BNB News Today: VanEck's BNB ETF Focuses on Regulatory Adherence, Opts Out of Staking Benefits

BNB News Today: VanEck's BNB ETF Focuses on Regulatory Adherence, Opts Out of Staking Benefits

Bitget-RWA2025/11/25 18:10
By:Bitget-RWA

- VanEck's BNB ETF removes staking to comply with SEC's strict regulations, unlike its staking-enabled Solana ETF . - SEC's prior classification of BNB as a security creates legal risks for staking, requiring separate regulatory approval for future participation. - BNB ETF's conservative approach prioritizes regulatory approval over yield, contrasting with Solana ETFs that attracted $369M in inflows via staking rewards. - Market dynamics show staking-driven ETFs outperforming BNB's offering, as Bitcoin/Eth

VanEck has decided to remove staking from its proposed spot

exchange-traded fund (ETF), a notable shift from the approach taken with its recently introduced (SOL) ETF. The asset management firm revised its S-1 registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Nov. 21, at launch and does not guarantee any future involvement in staking. This adjustment highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny of BNB, , making staking arrangements riskier due to potential classification as unregistered securities offerings.

The revised document, which

, stands in contrast to , which does allow investors to earn staking rewards. The BNB ETF’s S-1/A amendment, listed under the ticker VBNB, is intended for Nasdaq and .
BNB News Today: VanEck's BNB ETF Focuses on Regulatory Adherence, Opts Out of Staking Benefits image 0
By excluding staking, VanEck : the ETF may underperform compared to holding BNB directly, since investors will miss out on staking rewards that could boost returns. Still, the company points out that this strategy , which is crucial in the unpredictable crypto sector.

The SEC’s close examination of BNB has largely shaped VanEck’s approach. The agency’s earlier classification of BNB as a security

for staking services, which often depend on external providers to generate returns. VanEck’s filing states that any future staking would require a separate prospectus and regulatory approval, amid ongoing legal disputes between the SEC and Binance, the issuer of BNB. This regulatory uncertainty has led asset managers to focus on compliance rather than innovation, even as other digital assets like Solana gain popularity through staking-enabled ETFs
.

This decision also mirrors wider trends in the market. While

and ETFs saw $5.34 billion in net outflows during November, in new investments, largely due to their yield-generating capabilities. VanEck’s Solana ETF, which in assets, has benefited from this trend by offering both price exposure and staking incentives. In contrast, the BNB ETF’s lack of staking makes it a more cautious option, likely to attract those who value regulatory certainty over additional yield
.

As the crypto ETF sector continues to develop, VanEck’s BNB filing could set an example for other asset managers facing regulatory challenges. The SEC’s recent green light for

and ETFs has sped up the adoption of alternative coins, but BNB’s particular legal situation to mainstream investment products more complex. For now, VanEck seems to be putting regulatory compliance first, even if it means giving up features that could potentially increase investor returns.

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