Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF (ETHE) just paid out its first batch of Ethereum staking rewards to shareholders, a first for any US spot crypto product. ETH USD is hovering around $3,250 following the news, up +2.5% in the past 24 hours, as early strength across the broader crypto market in 2026 continues. Traders are now weighing not just price moves but also on-chain yield from regulated products that track the ETH USD price. This step moves Ethereum ETFs from merely tracking the chart to earning passive inc ...