TL;DR
- New York Access: Coinbase staking is now live in New York, expanding availability to 46 states and signaling progress in a tightly regulated market.
- Regulatory Shift: The SEC’s dropped lawsuit against the exchange cleared a path for staking growth, reducing immediate legal uncertainty for investors.
- Industry Momentum: Grayscale’s Ethereum and Solana products added staking, reinforcing the trend of integrating staking into regulated investment vehicles.
Major U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase has officially launched staking services in New York, marking a significant expansion for digital asset investors in one of the world’s most influential financial hubs. The move brings the total number of states supporting the exchange’s staking to 46, underscoring the company’s determination to normalize staking as a mainstream investment option despite ongoing regulatory debates.
Glad to see progress in NY. Staking services aren’t securities – hope all other states stuck in the past can drop their lawsuits and catch up soon (CA, WI, NJ, MD).
Happy staking, New Yorkers! https://t.co/K8oUunzpXM
— Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) October 8, 2025
Coinbase Expands Staking Access in New York
Coinbase confirmed that staking is now live for New York residents, joining 45 other states where the service is already available. The development is particularly notable given New York’s historically strict stance on crypto regulation. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong celebrated the milestone on X, calling it “great progress” and reiterating that staking services should not be classified as securities. His remarks also urged states like California, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and Maryland to reconsider their legal challenges and align with the broader adoption trend.
SEC Lawsuit and Industry Implications
The announcement follows a pivotal moment earlier this year when the SEC dropped its lawsuit against Coinbase. The regulator had alleged that Coinbase facilitated trading of tokens it considered securities and that its staking program required registration. The dismissal of the case was widely seen as a victory for the exchange and the broader crypto industry, clearing a path for staking services to expand without the immediate threat of federal enforcement. For New York investors, the timing signals a more favorable environment for participating in blockchain-based yield opportunities.
Grayscale’s Parallel Staking Milestone
Coinbase’s news coincided with a major update from Grayscale, which introduced staking support for its Ethereum and Solana products. The Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF and Ethereum Mini Trust ETF became the first U.S.-listed spot crypto ETPs to enable staking. Additionally, the Grayscale Solana Trust activated staking while awaiting regulatory approval for uplisting.
A New Era for Crypto Investors
With Coinbase staking now accessible in New York, investors gain direct exposure to blockchain rewards without navigating complex technical setups. The milestone reflects both regulatory progress and growing institutional acceptance of staking as a viable investment strategy. As more firms follow Coinbase and Grayscale’s lead, staking could become a cornerstone of mainstream crypto participation in the U.S.
