Robinhood Shakes Up Crypto: U.S. Investors Can Now Stake Ethereum and Solana for Passive Gains

Robinhood just dropped a bombshell for crypto holders—staking for Ethereum and Solana is now live in the U.S. No more jumping through DeFi hoops or locking assets in obscure protocols. The retail trading giant is bringing yield to the masses.

Why this matters: Staking lets users earn passive income by validating blockchain transactions. Ethereum’s proof-of-stake shift made it inevitable; Solana’s speed made it irresistible. Now, Robinhood users can join the party without technical headaches.

The fine print? Fees and lock-up periods still apply—this is finance, after all. But for a platform once criticized for ‘gamifying’ trading, it’s a surprisingly mature move. Cynics might say they’re just chasing revenue after the meme-stock craze faded. Optimists call it onboarding the next million crypto believers.

One thing’s clear: Wall Street’s favorite disruptor isn’t done disrupting. Even if it still won’t say ‘decentralization’ without flinching.