Grayscale Solana Staking ETF 8-K

What Happened

• Grayscale Solana Staking ETF (GSOL) 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. Mr. McGee leaves for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the company; he served for seven years.
• Grayscale Operating, LLC approved interim appointments of Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as Co‑Chief Financial Officers of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC effective July 2, 2026. Kathryn Masci was also appointed a member of the Board of Managers and will serve as the registrant’s Principal Financial and Accounting Officer. Ms. Masci signed the 8‑K as an authorized officer.

Key Details

• Effective date: July 2, 2026 (resignation and interim appointments).
• Successors: Kathryn Masci (SVP, Finance since Jan 2026; now Co‑CFO, Board member and Principal Financial & Accounting Officer) and Daniel Plourde (SVP, Finance since Jan 2026; now Co‑CFO).
• Background: Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020, is a New York CPA, and holds BS/MS degrees in Accounting from Binghamton University. Plourde joined Grayscale in Sept 2022, has 20+ years in financial services, served as Assistant Treasurer of Grayscale Funds Trust since 2025, and holds an MBA from UMass Boston.
• Company statement: McGee’s departure is for personal reasons and not related to any disagreement with Grayscale’s operations, policies or practices.

Why It Matters

• This filing notifies investors of a material change in the fund’s finance leadership and the designated Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, which affects who signs financial disclosures and oversees accounting controls.
• The appointments are internal promotions and interim in nature, suggesting continuity in finance operations rather than an external search; the filing states no disagreement drove the departure. Investors should monitor future filings for any permanent appointment or further leadership changes.