HashKey Exchange has officially rolled out its Staking Service, allowing clients to earn network rewards through a Hong Kong-licensed platform using an independent node Staking model. The move positions HashKey among regulated exchanges offering direct, on-chain yield opportunities.
To celebrate the launch, HashKey Exchange is offering a limited-time Staking Reward Program. Participants can receive a cash welcome bonus and milestone rewards, providing additional incentives to engage with the platform’s staking offerings.
🎉 ETH Staking Now Live on HashKey Exchange Earn Channel
Join our limited-time promotion and have the opportunity to receive cash rewards plus exclusive milestone bonuses.
🎁 Staking Welcome Gift – 188 HKD Cash Bonus
Stake ETH and maintain your stake until July 30 to… pic.twitter.com/Xl2kdEBhLM— HashKey Exchange (@HashKeyExchange) March 26, 2026
Several platforms now offer Ethereum (ETH) staking with rewards, often through liquid staking tokens (LSTs) that let users earn while retaining flexibility. Major services include Binance (WBETH), Crypto.com (CDCETH), Lido (stETH), Kraken, Coinbase, Consensys, and Bitmine’s MAVAN platform, catering to both retail and institutional users.
Liquid staking allows staked ETH to be traded or used in DeFi, while typical APR ranges from 2–3%. Flexible and bonded staking options exist, but risks include validator slashing and lower-than-expected returns. These services make staking accessible, providing passive income and contributing to Ethereum’s network security.
Welcome rewards and milestone bonuses
Clients who stake during the promotion period, which runs until April 30, 2026, will be eligible for a 188 HKD cash reward. Staked funds must remain until July 30, 2026, to qualify. The total cash reward pool is capped at 100,000 HKD, and payouts will be credited to user accounts by August 15, 2026.
An additional milestone bonus of up to 1 ETH is available for stakers who maintain nodes through September 30, 2026. Eligible users will earn an extra 10% reward based on on-chain network returns, with a total reward pool of 20 ETH. The extra ETH rewards are scheduled for distribution by October 15, 2026.
Participation and eligibility
No registration is required; staking can be initiated directly via the HashKey platform. The program is open to individual and corporate clients who have completed KYC verification. Certain accounts, including market makers, Omnibus accounts, and institutional sub-accounts, are excluded. Rewards are calculated per user, consolidating multiple eligible nodes if applicable, and distributed based on activity timing if reward pools are exceeded.
HashKey Exchange emphasized compliance and risk control, reserving the right to monitor accounts, disqualify users in cases of fraudulent activity, and amend the promotion in response to market or regulatory conditions.
This staking initiative provides a regulated on-ramp for users to earn passive income while engaging with crypto networks, reflecting HashKey Exchange’s growing focus on secure, user-friendly DeFi services.
Meanwhile, HashKey Exchange has listed HSK, the ecosystem token of HashKey Group, on its licensed trading platform. This listing comes after several steps by the Group to connect traditional finance with digital assets.
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