Hong Kong May Approve Staking for Spot Ethereum ETFs in 2023

香港可能会在 2023 年批准以太坊 ETF 质押

Hong Kong regulators are considering approving staking features for spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this year, as part of the region's efforts to establish itself as a global crypto hub.

香港监管机构正在考虑今年批准现货以太坊交易所交易基金（ETF）的质押功能，作为该地区努力将自己打造成全球加密货币中心的一部分。

Andrew Vranjes, Blockdaemon's head of international and vice president, stated in an interview at Token2049 in Singapore that regulators could approve staking for spot Ethereum ETFs "within certain constructs and boundaries."

Blockdaemon 国际主管兼副总裁 Andrew Vranjes 在新加坡 Token2049 接受采访时表示，监管机构可以“在一定的结构和范围内”批准对以太坊 ETF 进行质押。

Engagement Between Crypto ETF Issuers and Regulators

加密货币 ETF 发行人与监管机构之间的互动

Vranjes noted that a potential scenario involves allowing "accredited investors" to participate in spot Ethereum ETF staking before the rest of the market. Conversations between crypto ETF issuers and Hong Kong regulators to offer such a solution are ongoing.

Vranjes 指出，一种潜在的情况是允许“合格投资者”先于市场其他部分参与以太坊 ETF 现货质押。加密 ETF 发行人与香港监管机构之间正在就提供此类解决方案进行对话。

"We're positive because of the level of conversation," Vranjes said. "I think we're closer to the announcement than further away at this stage."

“由于对话的程度，我们对此持积极态度，”弗拉涅斯说。 “我认为现阶段我们距离宣布这一消息已经更近了，而不是更远了。”

Hong Kong Ethereum ETFs Trail US Counterparts

香港以太坊 ETF 落后于美国同行

Despite initial hype, the performance of Hong Kong's crypto ETFs has been underwhelming compared to similar funds in the US. On September 16, the three spot Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong recorded a combined trading volume of $390K, while the nine spot Ethereum ETFs in the US recorded $129 million in trading volumes and $9.5 million in net inflows.

尽管最初大肆宣传，但与美国的类似基金相比，香港加密货币 ETF 的表现一直不佳。 9 月 16 日，香港 3 只现货以太坊 ETF 的总交易量为 39 万美元，而美国 9 只现货以太坊 ETF 的交易量为 1.29 亿美元，净流入额为 950 万美元。

The approval of staking for spot Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong would provide a competitive advantage for the city's investment products, as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has yet to allow US ETH ETFs to offer this feature.

香港批准现货以太坊 ETF 质押将为该市的投资产品提供竞争优势，因为美国证券交易委员会 (SEC) 尚未允许美国 ETH ETF 提供此功能。