Grayscale Crypto ETF Files 8-K, Formerly Digital Large Cap Fund

TL;DR

Grayscale's old large-cap fund is now the CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF, filed 8-K on Dec 3, 2025.

AI Summary

On December 3, 2025, Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF filed an 8-K report. The filing indicates a change in the ETF's structure or operations, as it was formerly known as Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund LLC until January 31, 2018. The ETF is registered in the Cayman Islands and its principal executive offices are located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Why It Matters

This filing signals a potential shift in the Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF's strategy or underlying assets, moving from its previous identity as a large-cap digital fund.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure of corporate information and does not indicate any immediate financial distress or significant operational changes that would pose a high risk.

Key Numbers

• 001-42855 — Commission File Number (Identifies the ETF's registration with the SEC)
• 98-1406784 — IRS Employer Identification No. (Tax identification number for the ETF)

Key Players & Entities

• Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF (company) — Registrant
• Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund LLC (company) — Former company name
• 20251203 (date) — Date of report
• 212-668-1427 (phone_number) — Registrant's telephone number
• 06902 (zip_code) — ZIP code for principal executive offices

FAQ

From the Filing

0001193125-25-306852.txt : 20251203 0001193125-25-306852.hdr.sgml : 20251203 20251203164825 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-306852 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 10 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20251203 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events FILED AS OF DATE: 20251203 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20251203 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001729997 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [6221] ORGANIZATION NAME: 09 Crypto Assets EIN: 981406784 STATE OF INCORPORATION: E9 FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-42855 FILM NUMBER: 251547088 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 Digital Large Cap Fund LLC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20180131 8-K 1 gdlc-20251203.htm 8-K 8-K 0001729997 false 0001729997 2025-12-03 2025-12-03   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): December 3, 2025     Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)     Cayman Islands 001-42855 98-1406784 (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 CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF Shares   GDLC   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. Use of Cashtags and Third-Party Content on X Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, the manager of Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF, as well as the manager’s affiliates and their respective directors and officers (collectively, “Grayscale”) maintain a presence on X (formerly Twitter). Grayscale is not affiliated with X or any other social media site, and Grayscale has no control over how these sites or other third parties will use any information shared on any social media site. Grayscale’s communications on X may include a ticker symbol preceded by a “$” (a “cashtag”). X automatically converts cashtag