Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF 8-K

What Happened
Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF (NCIQ) filed an 8-K on March 11, 2026 reporting that Hashdex Ltd. announced leadership changes on March 5, 2026. Marcelo Sampaio moved from CEO and President to Executive Chairman; Bruno Caratori (Co‑Founder and former COO) was named Global Chief Executive Officer; and Mick McLaughlin was named U.S. Chief Executive Officer while remaining Global Head of Distribution. The filing states these changes were made at the Hashdex Ltd. group level and do not affect the ETF’s sponsor, the Trust’s management, or its day‑to‑day operations.

Key Details

• Announcement date: March 5, 2026; Form 8-K filed March 11, 2026.
• Marcelo Sampaio: CEO & President → Executive Chairman (full‑time, board leadership, strategy & capital allocation).
• Bruno Caratori: appointed Global CEO (will lead worldwide strategy, operations, growth).
• Mick McLaughlin: appointed U.S. CEO and continues as Global Head of Distribution.
• Trust officers unchanged: Bruno Sousa remains the Trust’s principal executive officer; Samir Kerbage remains Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer.
• No related-party arrangements, family relationships, or reportable material interests for the new appointees per Item 404(a).

Why It Matters
These changes reflect a top‑level reorganization at the Hashdex group that could influence corporate strategy and distribution efforts, especially in the U.S., but the 8-K clarifies there is no change to the ETF’s sponsor or the Trust’s current management team. For NCIQ shareholders, the filing signals potential shifts in group leadership and strategic direction while confirming continuity in the ETF’s operational and financial oversight.