---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001729997-26-000002"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GDLC"
cik: "0001729997"
company_name: "Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF"
filed_at: "2026-07-02T20:33:34+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-02T20:35:15.046622+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Edward McGee steps down as CFO; Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde appointed interim Co-CFOs effective July 2, 2026

## Summary
- Edward McGee steps down as CFO of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC effective July 2, 2026 for personal reasons; no disagreement with company.
- Kathryn Masci (SVP Finance since Jan 2026) and Daniel Plourde (SVP Finance since Jan 2026) appointed interim Co-CFOs.
- Ms. Masci also appointed to Board of Managers and will serve as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the ETF.
- Mr. McGee leaves after 7 years of service; company thanks him.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001729997-26-000002
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GDLC
- cik: 0001729997
- company_name: Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF
- filed_at: 2026-07-02T20:33:34+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1729997/000172999726000002/0001729997-26-000002-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1729997/000172999726000002/gdlc-20260626.htm

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