---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-25-001119"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ETHE"
cik: "0001725210"
company_name: "Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF"
filed_at: "2025-01-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-28T14:38:41.144984+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF sponsor reorganizes; GSIS becomes sole sponsor after 120 days

## Summary
- On Jan 1, 2025, Grayscale Investments (GSI) merged into Grayscale Operating (GSO); sponsor contracts assigned to new entity Grayscale Investments Sponsors (GSIS).
- GSO voluntarily withdrew as sponsor on Jan 3, effective after a 120-day notice period; GSIS will be the sole remaining sponsor.
- The reorganization is not expected to materially impact trust operations, shareholder rights, or sponsor contract terms.
- Assignment agreements cover authorized participant, custodian, fund administration, and marketing agent contracts with BNY Mellon, Coinbase, Foreside, and others.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-25-001119
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ETHE
- cik: 0001725210
- company_name: Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF
- filed_at: 2025-01-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1725210/000095017025001119/0000950170-25-001119-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1725210/000095017025001119/ethe-20250101.htm

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