Grayscale Bittensor Trust (TAO) 8-K

What Happened
On July 2, 2026 Grayscale Bittensor Trust (filed via its sponsor Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC) announced that Edward McGee has stepped down as Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and as a member of the Sponsor’s Board of Managers, effective July 2, 2026. McGee leaves after seven years for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the company. Grayscale appointed Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim Co‑Chief Financial Officers of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC effective July 2, 2026. Kathryn Masci additionally became the registrant’s Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and a member of the Sponsor’s Board of Managers.

Key Details

• Effective date: July 2, 2026.
• Edward McGee served ~7 years and is leaving for personal reasons; company states no disagreement with Grayscale’s operations, policies or practices.
• Kathryn Masci: Senior Vice President, Finance (since Jan 2026; at Grayscale since May 2020); CPA (NY); B.S./M.S. in Accounting from Binghamton University; now Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and Co‑CFO.
• Daniel Plourde: Senior Vice President, Finance (since Jan 2026; joined Grayscale Sep 2022); Assistant Treasurer of Grayscale Funds Trust since 2025; named Co‑CFO.

Why It Matters
This 8‑K reports a leadership change in the trust’s finance function and identifies who will be responsible for financial reporting and controls going forward. Both appointees already held senior finance roles at Grayscale, which suggests continuity in financial oversight. Investors should note the change because the Principal Financial and Accounting Officer signs and certifies financial reports; the filing also states the departure was not due to any disagreement, reducing a potential red flag.