Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF Files 8-K
Ticker: ETHE · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: name-change, filing-update
TL;DR
Grayscale Ethereum Trust is now Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, effective Jan 2019.
AI Summary
Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF filed an 8-K on March 26, 2025, reporting an event on March 23, 2025. The filing indicates a change in the company's name from Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) to Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, effective January 10, 2019, and previously from Ethereum Investment Trust on December 12, 2017. The company is incorporated in Delaware and its principal executive offices are located in Stamford, Connecticut.
Why It Matters
This filing formally updates the company's name to reflect its ETF structure, which could be relevant for investors tracking the transition of Ethereum-based investment vehicles.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine name change update and does not indicate any new financial or operational risks.
Key Players & Entities
- Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (company) — Registrant
- Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) (company) — Former Name
- Ethereum Investment Trust (company) — Previous Former Name
- March 23, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- March 26, 2025 (date) — Filing Date
- 212 668-1427 (phone_number) — Registrant's Telephone Number
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report an event and update the company's name and related information as required by the SEC.
When was the earliest event reported in this filing?
The earliest event reported in this filing was on March 23, 2025.
What was the previous name of Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF?
The previous name of Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF was Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH), and before that, Ethereum Investment Trust.
In which state is Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF incorporated?
Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF is incorporated in Delaware.
What is the address of the Registrant's Principal Executive Offices?
The Registrant's Principal Executive Offices are located at 290 Harbor Drive, 4th Floor, Stamford, Connecticut, 06902.
From the Filing
0000950170-25-045239.txt : 20250326 0000950170-25-045239.hdr.sgml : 20250326 20250326161429 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950170-25-045239 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 11 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250323 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events FILED AS OF DATE: 20250326 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250326 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001725210 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [6221] ORGANIZATION NAME: 09 Crypto Assets EIN: 826677805 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-42185 FILM NUMBER: 25773332 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 290 HARBOR DRIVE STREET 2: 4TH FLOOR CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06902 BUSINESS PHONE: 212 668 1427 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 290 HARBOR DRIVE STREET 2: 4TH FLOOR CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06902 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20190110 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Ethereum Investment Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20171212 8-K 1 ethe-20250323.htm 8-K 8-K false 0001725210 0001725210 2025-03-23 2025-03-23   UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549   FORM 8-K   CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 23, 2025     Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)     Delaware 000-56193 82-6677805 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)           c/o Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC 290 Harbor Drive, 4th Floor   Stamford , Connecticut   06902 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)   Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 212 668-1427   N/A (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)   Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:   ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)   ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF Shares   ETHE   NYSE Arca, Inc. Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐   Item 8.01. Other Events. CoinDesk Indices, Inc. (the “Index Provider”) announced a change to the Constituent Trading Platforms used to derive the Index Price for Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (the “Trust”). Effective March 23, 2025, the Index Provider added Bullish to the CoinDesk Ether Price Index (ETX) (the “Index”) due to the trading platform meeting the Index Provider’s minimum liquidity requirement, and removed LMAX Digital from the Index due to the trading platform failing to meet the Index Provider’s minimum liquidity re