iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF 8-K

What Happened
iShares® Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (the “Trust”) announced it entered into an amended and restated staking addendum to the Coinbase Custody Custodial Services Agreement on April 13, 2026. The addendum is attached to the Trust’s Third Amended and Restated Coinbase Prime Broker Agreement dated May 21, 2024; a copy of the amended and restated addendum is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the 8-K (filed April 15, 2026).

Key Details

• Event reported under Item 1.01 (Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement).
• Amendment date: April 13, 2026; 8-K filing date: April 15, 2026.
• Parties: iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF and Coinbase, Inc. (as agent for itself and the Coinbase Entities).
• Document filed as Exhibit 10.1; certain schedules/exhibits omitted from the public filing per Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K (available to the SEC on request).

Why It Matters
This change updates the Trust’s custody/staking arrangement with Coinbase, which governs how the Trust’s Ethereum is held and how staking services are provided. The 8-K does not disclose financial terms, fee changes, or operational details of the amendment; investors should note the Trust has formalized an updated custody/staking agreement but no earnings, asset, or management changes were reported in this filing.