SEC Reviews REX-Osprey’s 21 Staking Crypto ETFs but Approval Faces a Shutdown Catch

SEC reviews 21 REX-Osprey staking crypto ETFs as shutdown delays approval and review timelines.

New ETFs include staked tokens like ADA, AVAX, and NEAR, offering both yield and price exposure.

Up to 40% of ETF assets may be invested in non-U.S. crypto ETPs from 21Shares, CoinShares, and Valour.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing multiple staking-based crypto ETF filings amid a government shutdown. REX Shares and Osprey Funds have proposed 21 spot ETFs allowing investors to earn both staking rewards and token price exposure, expanding institutional access to a broader range of cryptocurrencies.

SEC Reviews New Staking Crypto ETFs

According to recent filings, the proposed ETFs will not be limited to tracking token prices. Most are structured as staked products, allowing investors to earn rewards by locking their assets while gaining exposure to market movements. Tokens listed for staking include ADA, AVAX, DOT, NEAR, SEI, SUI, TAO, and HYPE.

The REX-Osprey Solana staking ETF recently reached a new high, motivating the firms to expand their product range. “Investors are seeking exposure beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum,” the companies noted in the filing. These funds would enable traditional investors to access altcoins without directly holding digital assets.

To comply with U.S. regulations, the funds will use Cayman Islands subsidiaries. These entities reflect the strategies of U.S.-listed ETFs while keeping regulated investment company status. The structure allows continued crypto exposure under existing tax laws.

Regulatory Progress and Delays Amid Shutdown

The SEC typically takes 75 days to review ETF filings, but progress has slowed due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. With limited staff, the agency may postpone decisions until full operations resume. Analysts have compared the current delay to the 2018 shutdown, which caused extended ETF approval gaps.

The filing mentions that up to 40% of fund assets could be invested in non-U.S. exchange-traded products. Issuers such as 21Shares, CoinShares, and Valour are referenced. This diversification may link U.S. ETFs to European and Canadian crypto markets under regulated frameworks.

October 2025 remains a key period as the SEC faces deadlines for 16 crypto ETF applications, including those tied to Solana, XRP, and Litecoin. The recent approval of new “generic listing standards” may accelerate the process once the government resumes normal operations, potentially reshaping regulated crypto investment access.

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