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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-26-081061"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NCIQ"
cik: "0002031069"
company_name: "Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF"
filed_at: "2026-07-23T23:25:23+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-24T10:05:48.151919+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF to launch staking program; creates Sponsor Share class for staking income allocation

## Summary
- Trust amended sponsor and trust agreements to allow staking of crypto assets; new Sponsor Share class created for staking income allocation.
- Net staking income allocated: first 25 bps of NAV (annualized) to Sponsor; excess split 40% Sponsor, 60% to common shareholders.
- Staking to be conducted through Coinbase Cloud as initial Staking Services Provider; trust expects to commence promptly.
- Entered into Authorized Participant Agreement with Marex Capital Markets and digital asset purchase/sale agreement with JSCT, LLC.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-26-081061
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NCIQ
- cik: 0002031069
- company_name: Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF
- filed_at: 2026-07-23T23:25:23+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 5.03, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2031069/000121390026081061/0001213900-26-081061-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2031069/000121390026081061/ea0298633-8k_hashdex.htm

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