BlackRock has launched its iShares Ethereum Staking Trust ETF (ETHB) on Nasdaq, marking its first ETF product to offer staking rewards. Figment, an independent staking service provider, has been selected to supply validator infrastructure services for the ETF. This partnership follows recent bipartisan regulatory clarity recognizing staking as essential infrastructure. Figment serves over 1,000 institutional clients, including asset managers and exchanges. The Ethereum network's staking participation rate is currently at a historical high, enhancing its security and stability.