Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF Name Change Filing
Ticker: ETHE · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-action, filing-update
TL;DR
Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF filed an 8-K confirming its name and prior name changes.
AI Summary
On September 21, 2025, Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF filed an 8-K report. The filing indicates a change in the company's name from Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) to Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, effective January 10, 2019. Previously, it was known as Ethereum Investment Trust, with a name change date of December 12, 2017. The company is incorporated in Delaware and its principal executive offices are located in Stamford, Connecticut.
Why It Matters
This filing clarifies the corporate identity and history of the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, important for investors tracking the fund's evolution and regulatory disclosures.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure of corporate information and does not involve any new financial risks or operational changes.
Key Players & Entities
- Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (company) — Registrant
- Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) (company) — Former name
- Ethereum Investment Trust (company) — Previous former name
- January 10, 2019 (date) — Effective date of name change
- December 12, 2017 (date) — Previous name change date
- September 21, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report other events, specifically related to the company's corporate identity and name changes.
What was the previous name of Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF?
The previous name of Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF was Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH), with a name change effective January 10, 2019.
When did the company previously change its name from Ethereum Investment Trust?
The company previously changed its name from Ethereum Investment Trust on December 12, 2017.
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 address of the Registrant's Principal Executive Offices is c/o Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, 290 Harbor Drive, 4th Floor, Stamford, Connecticut 06902.
From the Filing
0001193125-25-215463.txt : 20250924 0001193125-25-215463.hdr.sgml : 20250924 20250924162716 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-215463 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 10 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250921 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events FILED AS OF DATE: 20250924 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250924 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: 251338774 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-20250921.htm 8-K 8-K 0001725210 false 0001725210 2025-09-21 2025-09-21   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): September 21, 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 Digital Asset Trading Platforms used to derive the Index Price (collectively, “Constituent Trading Platforms”) for Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (the “Trust”). Effective September 21, 2025, the Index Provider added Gemini to the CoinDesk Ether Price Index (ETX) (the “Index”) due to the trading platform meeting the Index Provider’s minimum liquidity requirement, and removed Bullish from the Index due to the trading platfor