21Shares Ethereum ETF Files 8-K with Key Updates
Ticker: TETH · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 8, 2025 · CIK: 1992508
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-action, filing-update
TL;DR
21Shares Ethereum ETF filed an 8-K on 10/7/25, updating its charter and entering a material agreement.
AI Summary
On October 7, 2025, 21Shares Ethereum ETF entered into a material definitive agreement and amended its articles of incorporation. The company, previously known as Ark 21Shares Ethereum ETF and 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF, is incorporated in Delaware and has its principal business address at 477 Madison Avenue, New York, NY.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates significant corporate actions and potential strategic shifts for the 21Shares Ethereum ETF, which could impact its structure and operations.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is routine corporate disclosure and does not present immediate financial risks.
Key Players & Entities
- 21Shares Ethereum ETF (company) — Registrant
- October 7, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- Ark 21Shares Ethereum ETF (company) — Former company name
- 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (company) — Former company name
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- 477 Madison Avenue, New York, New York (address) — Business address
FAQ
What specific material definitive agreement did 21Shares Ethereum ETF enter into?
The filing does not specify the details of the material definitive agreement, only that one was entered into on or before October 7, 2025.
What amendments were made to the articles of incorporation?
The filing indicates amendments to the articles of incorporation, but the specific changes are not detailed in the provided text.
When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The earliest event reported in this 8-K filing occurred on October 7, 2025.
What were the previous names of 21Shares Ethereum ETF?
The previous names of 21Shares Ethereum ETF were Ark 21Shares Ethereum ETF and 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF.
Where is 21Shares Ethereum ETF incorporated and what is its business address?
21Shares Ethereum ETF is incorporated in Delaware and its business address is 477 Madison Avenue, New York, New York.
Filing Stats: 971 words · 4 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 11.8 · Accepted 2025-10-08 17:18:36
Filing Documents
- ea0260519-8k_21shares.htm (8-K) — 30KB
- ea026051901ex3-1_21shares.htm (EX-3.1) — 296KB
- ea026051901ex8-1_21shares.htm (EX-8.1) — 6KB
- ea026051901ex10-1_21shares.htm (EX-10.1) — 96KB
- ea026051901ex10-2_21shares.htm (EX-10.2) — 10KB
- ea026051901ex99-1_21shares.htm (EX-99.1) — 11KB
- ex8-1_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 3KB
- 0001213900-25-097488.txt ( ) — 723KB
- teth-20251007.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- teth-20251007_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- teth-20251007_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- ea0260519-8k_21shares_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Staking Services Agreement On October 7, 2025, 21Shares Ethereum ETF (the "Trust") entered into a Master Infrastructure-As-A-Service Agreement (the "Staking Services Agreement") with Coinbase Crypto Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Coinbase Crypto" or the "Staking Services Provider"). Pursuant to the Staking Services Agreement, Coinbase Crypto will provide 21Shares US LLC, the sponsor of the Trust (the "Sponsor"), with certain services, including the following services, on any network protocol and/or blockchain that is supported by Coinbase Custody Trust Company, LLC: (i) staking, validating, generating or approving blocks of transactions to be added to a particular blockchain, helping to secure the network or otherwise engaging with or participating on the supported network; (ii) support for eligible changes, improvements, extensions or other new versions thereof on the network; and (iii) development, upgrades, migration, integration, testing, conversion, monitoring, maintenance, consulting, or other services and deliverables. The Staking Services Agreement with Coinbase Crypto has an initial term of two years, which automatically renews for successive twelve-month periods until terminated in accordance with its terms. Amendment to the Sponsor Agreement On October 8, 2025, the Trust entered into an Amendment to the Sponsor Agreement, by and between the Trust and the Sponsor (the "Amendment to the Sponsor Agreement"), to allow for staking of the Trust's ether. The Amendment to the Sponsor Agreement provides that the portion of the consideration paid to the Sponsor for arranging for the staking of the Trust's ether (the "Staking Consideration"), will be comprised of an aggregate of 25% of the gross Staking Consideration generated from staking. Of this amount, the Sponsor will pay the Staking Services Provider for their services under the Staking Services Agreement and the Trust's ether
03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws;
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. On October 8, 2025, the Sponsor and CSC Delaware Trust Company, the Trustee of the Trust, entered into a Third Amended and Restated Trust Agreement (the "Trust Agreement") to allow for staking of the Trust's ether. A copy of the Trust Agreement is filed as Exhibit 3.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.
01 Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events. Sponsor Fee Waiver On October 8, 2025, the Sponsor agreed to voluntarily waive the fee it receives from the Trust as compensation for the Sponsor's services rendered to the Trust for a period of one year beginning on October 9, 2025 and ending on October 8, 2026. Press Release On October 8, 2025, the Trust issued a press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the commencement of staking activities.
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. 3.1 Third Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, dated as of October 8, 2025. 8.1 Legal Opinion of Dechert LLP. 10.1 Master Infrastructure-As-A-Service Agreement, effective as of October 7, 2025, by and between Coinbase Crypto and the Trust. 10.2 Amendment to the Sponsor Agreement, dated as of October 8, 2025. 23.1 Consent of Dechert LLP (included in Exhibit 8.1). 99.1 Press Release. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). 1
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: October 8, 2025 21SHARES ETHEREUM ETF 21Shares US LLC, as Sponsor of 21Shares Ethereum ETF By: /s/ Duncan Moir Name Duncan Moir Title: President 2