--- schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1" accession: "0001999371-26-001097" form_type: "8-K" ticker: "DEFI" cik: "0001985840" company_name: "Hashdex Commodities Trust" filed_at: "2026-01-16T23:59:59+00:00" generated_at: "2026-05-16T09:57:53.553578+00:00" event_type: "leadership" sentiment: "neutral" materiality_score: 0.6 calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6 confidence: "high" source: SEC EDGAR --- # Hashdex Commodities Trust replaces sponsor from Tidal to Hashdex effective Jan 15, 2026 ## Summary - Tidal Investments LLC resigned as sponsor; Hashdex Asset Management Ltd. appointed as successor sponsor. - Six material agreements terminated, including custody, fund accounting, transfer agent, and administration agreements. - Hashdex now controls the Trust; Tidal no longer controls. - Officers of Tidal (Trias, Venuto, Carlson, Filmore, Riven, Woolverton) no longer perform trust functions; Hashdex officers assume those roles. ## SEC filing metadata - accession: 0001999371-26-001097 - form_type: 8-K - ticker: DEFI - cik: 0001985840 - company_name: Hashdex Commodities Trust - filed_at: 2026-01-16T23:59:59+00:00 - event_type: leadership - sentiment: neutral - materiality_score: 0.6 - calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6 - confidence: high - sec_items: 1.02, 5.01, 5.02, 9.01 - EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1985840/000199937126001097/0001999371-26-001097-index.htm - EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1985840/000199937126001097/defi-8k_011626.htm ## Machine-readable alternates - HTML: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001999371-26-001097 - JSON: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001999371-26-001097.json - Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001999371-26-001097.txt ## Source-grounded claims - claim_id: 7daca663fef8404060b2ea9d0f785de39f846157 claim: Hashdex Commodities Trust underwent a change of control involving Hashdex Asset Management Ltd. (closed 2026-01-15). evidence_excerpt: 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”) evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1985840/000199937126001097/0001999371-26-001097-index.htm - claim_id: 2f6629c68317f3ad35ca02e5e092aa7573af7aeb claim: Hashdex Commodities Trust terminated Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank National Association valued at Terminated (effective 2026-01-16). evidence_excerpt: 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. evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1985840/000199937126001097/0001999371-26-001097-index.htm - claim_id: 5a8749ee831329b2306fb74cc315571136372301 claim: Hashdex Commodities Trust terminated Transfer Agent Servicing Agreement with USBGFS valued at Terminated (effective 2026-01-16). evidence_excerpt: 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. evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1985840/000199937126001097/0001999371-26-001097-index.htm - claim_id: 630ba9843b1c7b94abdc65f0e7036a77b933d9c9 claim: 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). evidence_excerpt: 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. evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1985840/000199937126001097/0001999371-26-001097-index.htm - claim_id: 8f5fa793b39d6af4e552ff4f05e205a9e9eb2afd claim: Hashdex Commodities Trust terminated Marketing Agent Agreement with Foreside Fund Services, LLC valued at Terminated (effective 2026-01-16). evidence_excerpt: 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. evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1985840/000199937126001097/0001999371-26-001097-index.htm - claim_id: b01e1f22fdcc67857e798d6f42c84a386a6fcb58 claim: Hashdex Commodities Trust terminated Fund Administration Servicing Agreement with Tidal ETF Services LLC valued at Terminated (effective 2026-01-16). evidence_excerpt: 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. evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1985840/000199937126001097/0001999371-26-001097-index.htm - claim_id: c543de936d8ef3452a1a3691587b05f9ba90b4cb claim: 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). evidence_excerpt: 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. evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1985840/000199937126001097/0001999371-26-001097-index.htm This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.