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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-26-025954"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NCIQ"
cik: "0002031069"
company_name: "Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF"
filed_at: "2026-03-11T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T15:13:41.355342+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hashdex appoints Caratori Global CEO, Sampaio Executive Chairman, McLaughlin US CEO

## Summary
- Bruno Caratori promoted to Global CEO; Marcelo Sampaio transitions to Executive Chairman effective March 5, 2026.
- Mick McLaughlin appointed U.S. CEO while continuing as Global Head of Distribution.
- Changes at Hashdex Ltd. level; Trust's principal officers Bruno Sousa and Samir Kerbage remain unchanged.
- Sampaio will lead Board, guide strategy and capital allocation; Caratori oversees worldwide operations and growth.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-26-025954
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NCIQ
- cik: 0002031069
- company_name: Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF
- filed_at: 2026-03-11T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2031069/000121390026025954/0001213900-26-025954-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2031069/000121390026025954/ea0280733-8k_hashdex.htm

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