Luxembourg based crypto exchange Bitstamp, owned by Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD), has announced that it is rolling out staking services to its UK customer base. Dubbed “Bitstamp Earn Staking”, the service allows UK-based crypto enthusiasts the ability to participate in staking through a reputable and regulated exchange, offering a trustworthy avenue to earn additional income on digital assets.

Staking is the crypto equivalent of earning interest.

Following the UK Government’s decision in January 2025 to exclude staking from the collective investment scheme (CIS) regulation, UK customers will now be able to stake Ethereum (ETH) directly from their Bitstamp accounts with just a few taps through the Bitstamp Earn programme. Customers depositing Cardano (ADA) in their Bitstamp Earn accounts will automatically benefit from staking.

James Sullivan, Group General Counsel at Bitstamp said,

“The evolving UK crypto regulations are designed to foster innovation while safeguarding consumers—a balance Bitstamp has championed from day one. Our new staking service offers UK customers a reliable, compliant way to earn up to 3.1% APY, demonstrating how regulatory clarity can drive responsible innovation.”

Staking allows crypto holders to support operations on a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network by delegating their crypto to a staking node operator that validates transactions on the network. When staking with Bitstamp Earn, UK customers will maintain ownership of their crypto assets whilst gaining the opportunity to diversify their crypto strategy.

Bitstamp will offer flexible staking periods, ensuring that customers are not locked in, with potential returns at up to 3.10% APY on Ethereum (ETH) and 1% APY on Cardano (ADA). Rewards will be paid out on a weekly or monthly basis, depending on the asset.

Bitstamp does not impose any lock-up periods or conditions for staking independently from the protocol, but lock-up periods and conditions may apply depending on the PoS network, as well as staking commission fees.

About Bitstamp

Bitstamp is the world’s longest-standing cryptocurrency exchange, continuously providing safe and open access to crypto since 2011. With a proven track record and mature approach to the industry, Bitstamp provides a secure and transparent trading venue to over five million individuals and is the preferred choice for a range of institutional clients seeking a trusted partner to participate in crypto markets. Bitstamp is a sector leader in both security and compliance, with more than 50 licenses and registrations secured with financial regulators across the globe. Bitstamp is the only crypto exchange to receive nine consecutive AA ratings on CC Data’s Exchange Benchmark report.