Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF 8-K

What Happened

• The Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF (NCIQ) filed an 8‑K reporting amendments and new agreements to allow the Trust to begin crypto staking. On July 23, 2026 the Trust and Sponsor adopted a Sixth Amended and Restated Trust Agreement and a Third Amendment to the Sponsor Agreement to permit staking activities.
• The Trust also entered or acknowledged related agreements: an Authorized Participant Agreement with Marex Capital Markets Inc. (July 23, 2026) and a Master Purchase and Sale Agreement for Digital Assets with JSCT, LLC (July 22, 2026). The Trust expects to commence staking promptly, subject to operational readiness, using Coinbase Cloud Pte. Ltd. as the initial Staking Services Provider.

Key Details

• Trust amendment dated July 23, 2026 creates an unlisted Sponsor Share class that entitles the Sponsor to an allocation of Net Staking Income.
• Net Staking Income allocation after the Staking Services Provider takes its fee: (i) Sponsor receives 100% of Net Staking Income up to an amount equal to 25 basis points (0.25% annualized) of the Trust’s NAV attributable to Common Shares; (ii) any Net Staking Income above that threshold is split 40% to the Sponsor and 60% to the Trust for Common Shareholders.
• Agreements filed as exhibits include the Sixth Amended and Restated Trust Agreement (Exhibit 3.1), Third Amendment to the Sponsor Agreement (Exhibit 10.1), Marex Authorized Participant Agreement (Exhibit 10.2), and JSCT Master Purchase and Sale Agreement (Exhibit 10.3).
• Staking will be performed through Coinbase Cloud under the Trust’s existing infrastructure agreements; a Prospectus Supplement dated July 23, 2026 details the staking program, allocations, liquidity policies and risk factors.

Why It Matters

• Staking introduces a new potential income stream for the Trust by earning rewards from proof‑of‑stake networks, which can affect NAV and total returns.
• The Sponsor Share structure and the allocation rules mean the Sponsor receives a material portion of initial staking income (up to 25 bps fully to Sponsor, then a 40/60 split), so incremental benefits to Common Shareholders only occur after that threshold.
• Investors should review the Prospectus Supplement and the Trust Agreement for details on fees, liquidity policies and staking-related risks before deciding to buy or hold Common Shares.