Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF 8-K

What Happened
Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF (GLNK) filed an 8‑K on July 2, 2026 announcing that Edward McGee has stepped down as Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and member of the Board of Managers of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, effective July 2, 2026. McGee’s departure is for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the Company. Grayscale appointed Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde, both Senior Vice Presidents, Finance, as interim Co‑Chief Financial Officers of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC effective July 2, 2026. Ms. Masci will also serve as the registrant’s Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and has been added to the Sponsor’s Board of Managers.

Key Details

• Effective date: July 2, 2026 (filing date of the 8‑K).
• Successors: Kathryn Masci (appointed Principal Financial & Accounting Officer; joined Sponsor’s Board of Managers) and Daniel Plourde (Co‑CFO) serving on an interim basis.
• Outgoing CFO: Edward McGee, who served ~7 years; departure described as for personal reasons, not due to disagreement with the Company.
• Backgrounds: Masci joined Grayscale in May 2020, became SVP Finance in Jan 2026, is a licensed CPA (NY) with BS/MS in Accounting (Binghamton University). Plourde joined Grayscale in 2022, became SVP Finance in Jan 2026, has 20+ years in treasury and fund finance and holds an MBA.

Why It Matters
A change in the CFO and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer is material for investors because those roles oversee financial reporting, controls, and disclosure. The appointments are internal and interim, suggesting continuity in finance leadership and a planned transition rather than a sudden external hire. Investors should note the effective date (July 2, 2026) and monitor future filings for any permanent appointment or further updates about financial leadership.