Bitstamp has officially launched its crypto staking service for UK users as of May 27, 2025, enabling investors to stake Ethereum (ETH) and Cardano (ADA) through its Bitstamp Earn platform. The service provides up to 3.1% annual percentage yield (APY) on Ethereum staking and 1% APY on Cardano staking. Users retain full control and custody of their assets during the staking process, with no lock-in periods beyond those required by the underlying blockchain protocols.
This rollout follows a change in UK regulations earlier in January 2025, which removed crypto staking from collective investment scheme regulations. This regulatory clarity allows Bitstamp to offer a compliant and transparent staking platform for UK customers.
Ethereum staking on Bitstamp enables users to delegate assets to Bitstamp’s verified staking nodes, with rewards paid weekly or monthly according to protocol rules. The platform charges a network-based commission fee but does not levy additional fees, ensuring transparency and fairness.
For Cardano holders, staking is enabled by default, with automatic participation unless users opt out. Assets remain fully under user control, managed internally by Bitstamp, and staking rewards follow the Cardano protocol’s schedules.
Additionally, Bitstamp secured its EU Crypto Asset Service Provider license under the MiCA regulation from Luxembourg’s CSSF on May 16, 2025. This license enhances Bitstamp’s regulatory standing and signals its commitment to secure, compliant operations across Europe including the UK.
Bitstamp’s new staking service aims to attract UK cryptocurrency investors by offering simple, secure, and regulated ways to earn passive income on ETH and ADA, setting the stage for potential future expansion of staking to other assets.