Bosera International and HashKey Capital Limited announced the launch of the Bosera HashKey Virtual Asset Ether ETF on 11 April 2025. The ETF was approved by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).

Starting 25 April 2025, the Bosera HashKey Virtual Asset Ether ETF will be allowed to participate in Ethereum staking activities.

By offering staking, the Bosera HashKey Virtual Asset Ether ETF aims to boost potential returns for investors and provide a regulated way to participate in the Ethereum ecosystem.

The ETF received regulatory approval to stake up to 30% of its holdings to earn Ethereum staking rewards. After deducting applicable service fees, these rewards would be reinvested into the ETF, enhancing its potential for compound growth.

HashKey Cloud will provide the staking service for the ETF via its ETF Staking Pro solution, which will aim to ensure a secure and compliant staking process through HashKey Exchange.

BOCI Prudential, the fund’s main custodian and administrator, has provided support to ensure a smooth product launch. Bosera International stated that it remained committed to providing professional and comprehensive asset management services to institutional and individual investors worldwide.

M.H., Chairwoman and CEO of Bosera International, commented:

“This innovative step not only enhances returns for investors but also delivers a unique ‘Bosera solution’ for the development of Hong Kong’s virtual asset industry.”

Mr. Deng Chao, HashKey Capital CEO and HashKey OTC Global CEO, highlighted that the ETF significantly lowers the barrier to entry for investors. He added,

“By leveraging the institutional-grade staking infrastructure of HashKey Cloud — a core entity within the HashKey Group — we’re providing both professional and retail investors with a secure, efficient, and regulated vehicle to access staking rewards with ease.”

Andrew Lau,  the CEO of Boci Prudential added that the ETF would not only enable exposure to virtual assets, but also offer the potential for additional returns via Ethereum staking.

The ETF is now listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and tracks Ether’s price using the CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate – Asia Pacific Variant. This index reflects Ether’s global market price. Investors can trade the ETF under the stock codes 3009.HK and 9009.HK.

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