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8-K filed January 16, 2026, 6:59 PM ET ticker DEFI CIK 0001985840
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Hashdex Commodities Trust (DEFI): M&A transaction — Hashdex Commodities Trust replaces sponsor from Tidal to Hashdex effective Jan 15, 2026

Hashdex Commodities Trust

Key facts

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M&A Transactions SEC 8-K Item 2.01/5.01 confidence 0.9

Hashdex Commodities Trust underwent a change of control involving Hashdex Asset Management Ltd. (closed 2026-01-15).

Action
change of control
Counterparty
Hashdex Asset Management Ltd.
Closing
2026-01-15
Exact text from the filing
the resignation, effective after the close of trading on January 15, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), of Tidal Investments, LLC (“Tidal”) from its position as sponsor of the Hahsdex Commodities Trust (f/k/a Tidal Commodities Trust I) (the “Trust”) and the concurrent appointment of Hashdex Asset Management Ltd. (“Hashdex”) as successor sponsor to the Trust (the “Sponsor Replacement”)
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Material Agreements SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9

Hashdex Commodities Trust terminated Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank National Association valued at Terminated (effective 2026-01-16).

Action
termination
Counterparty
U.S. Bank National Association
Value
Terminated
Effective
2026-01-16
Exact text from the filing
2. The Custody Agreement between the Trust, Tidal and U.S. Bank National Association. Under this agreement, the Cash Custodian established and maintained a segregated account or accounts for and on behalf of DEFI, into which account or accounts may be transferred cash and/or securities.
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Material Agreements SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9

Hashdex Commodities Trust terminated Transfer Agent Servicing Agreement with USBGFS valued at Terminated (effective 2026-01-16).

Action
termination
Counterparty
USBGFS
Value
Terminated
Effective
2026-01-16
Exact text from the filing
4. Transfer Agent Servicing Agreement between the Trust, Tidal and USBGFS. Under this agreement, USBGFS was appointed as the transfer agent for the Trust, providing services related to the creation and redemption of shares, dividend disbursing, and maintaining shareholder records.
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Material Agreements SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9

Hashdex Commodities Trust terminated Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement with US Bancorp Fund Services, LLC d/b/a U.S. Bank Global Fund Services valued at Terminated (effective 2026-01-16).

Action
termination
Counterparty
US Bancorp Fund Services, LLC d/b/a U.S. Bank Global Fund Services
Value
Terminated
Effective
2026-01-16
Exact text from the filing
3. Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement between the Trust, Tidal and US Bancorp Fund Services, LLC d/b/a U.S. Bank Global Fund Services ("USBGFS"). Under this agreement, USBGFS was appointed as the fund accountant for the Trust, responsible for various accounting services such as portfolio accounting, expense accrual and payment, trust valuation and financial reporting, tax accounting, and compliance control services.
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Material Agreements SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9

Hashdex Commodities Trust terminated Marketing Agent Agreement with Foreside Fund Services, LLC valued at Terminated (effective 2026-01-16).

Action
termination
Counterparty
Foreside Fund Services, LLC
Value
Terminated
Effective
2026-01-16
Exact text from the filing
1. Marketing Agent Agreement between the Trust and Foreside Fund Services, LLC. This agreement called for the Marketing Agent to work with the Cash Custodian in connection with the receipt and processing of orders for Creation Baskets and Redemption Baskets and the review and approval of all DEFI sales literature and advertising material.
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Material Agreements SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9

Hashdex Commodities Trust terminated Fund Administration Servicing Agreement with Tidal ETF Services LLC valued at Terminated (effective 2026-01-16).

Action
termination
Counterparty
Tidal ETF Services LLC
Value
Terminated
Effective
2026-01-16
Exact text from the filing
5. Fund Administration Servicing Agreement between the Trust, Tidal and Tidal ETF Services LLC ("Tidal ETF Services"). Under this agreement, Tidal ETF Services assisted with overall operation of the Trust, acted as a liaison among service providers, assisted with regulatory compliance, and preparation of certain regulatory and financial reports.
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Material Agreements SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9

Hashdex Commodities Trust terminated Amended and Restated '33 Act Fund Platform Support Agreement with Tidal, Tidal ETF Services and Hashdex valued at Terminated (effective 2026-01-16).

Action
termination
Counterparty
Tidal, Tidal ETF Services and Hashdex
Value
Terminated
Effective
2026-01-16
Exact text from the filing
6. Amended and Restated '33 Act Fund Platform Support Agreement between Tidal, Tidal ETF Services and Hashdex. This agreement set forth the terms and conditions applicable to the launch, marketing, promotion, development, and ongoing operation of DEFI, as well the respective rights in profits and obligations for expenses.
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