Morgan Stanley files final SEC paperwork for Solana and Ethereum staking ETFs

NYSE Arca has approved the proposed MSSE and MSOL listings, while an SEC effectiveness notice marks further procedural progress for Morgan Stanley’s Ethereum product ahead of any launch timeline.

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Summary

Morgan Stanley has moved its proposed spot Ethereum and Solana staking ETFs closer to market after NYSE Arca approved the listings and the bank filed 8-A and 424B3 paperwork with the SEC. The Ethereum product has also received an SEC notice that its registration is effective, indicating another procedural step rather than a confirmed trading start. The funds would trade under MSSE for Ethereum and MSOL for Solana, charge a 0.14% annual fee, and direct 95% of staking rewards to investors, with 5% going to staking service providers and custodians.

Terms & Concepts
  • staking: Using locked tokens to support blockchain network operations in exchange for rewards.
  • spot Ethereum and Solana staking ETFs: Exchange-traded funds designed to hold ETH or SOL directly while also generating staking income.
  • Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: A U.S. securities law provision used in the registration process for securities that will trade on an exchange.