CoinShares: Russell Newton discloses 11.52% stake

CoinShares PLC reports beneficial ownership disclosure by Russell Paul Newton.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CoinShares PLC reports beneficial ownership disclosure by Russell Paul Newton. The filing shows Mr. Newton beneficially owns 15,581,693 ordinary shares, representing 11.52% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The position is held across holdings: 492,399 shares in his name, 14,671,667 shares via Vitruvius Holdings Limited (he is sole underlying beneficial owner and sole director), and 89,361 shares via GABI Ventures Limited (he is sole director).

The filing states Mr. Newton has sole voting and sole dispositive power over the aggregate position and includes a certification that the shares are not held to change or influence control. The report is signed on 04/14/2026.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Major passive stake disclosed: 15.6M shares (11.52%).

The disclosure identifies a substantial aggregate holding of 15,581,693 shares as of 03/31/2026, with sole voting and dispositive power reported. The holder reports layered ownership through two entities, with Vitruvius Holdings Limited holding the largest portion.

Because the filing is a Schedule 13G with a certification denying an intent to influence control, this is presented as a passive ownership disclosure. Subsequent filings would show any change in intent or control-related actions.

Key Figures

Aggregate beneficial ownership: 15,581,693 shares Percent of class: 11.52% Held in own name: 492,399 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Aggregate beneficial ownership 15,581,693 shares Aggregate amount beneficially owned as stated in Item 4

Percent of class 11.52% Percent of class as stated in Item 4

Held in own name 492,399 shares Shares held in own name per Item 4(1)

Vitruvius Holdings position 14,671,667 shares Held via Vitruvius Holdings Limited; reporting person is sole underlying beneficial owner

GABI Ventures position 89,361 shares Held by GABI Ventures Limited; reporting person is sole director

Voting/dispositive power 15,581,693 shares Sole power to vote and dispose as stated in Item 4(c)(i)/(iii)

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power, Vitruvius Holdings Limited

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Schedule 13G regulatory

"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: CoinShares PLC"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

Beneficially owned financial

"The aggregate amount beneficially owned and the percentages are set forth on the cover page"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

Sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 15,581,693"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Vitruvius Holdings Limited other

"Held as Vitruvius Holdings Limited, a company where Russell Paul Newton is sole underlying beneficial owner"

FAQ

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What stake does Russell Paul Newton report in CoinShares (CSHR)?

He reports beneficial ownership of 15,581,693 ordinary shares, equal to 11.52% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The amount is the aggregate across direct and entity holdings stated in the filing.

How are Mr. Newton’s CoinShares shares held?

The filing lists 492,399 shares held in his name, 14,671,667 held through Vitruvius Holdings Limited (he is sole underlying beneficial owner and sole director), and 89,361 held by GABI Ventures Limited (he is sole director).

Does Mr. Newton have voting and disposition power over these shares?

Yes. The filing states he has sole power to vote and sole power to dispose of the aggregate 15,581,693 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power reported.

Is this filing indicating an attempt to control CoinShares?

No. The Schedule 13G includes a signed certification stating the shares were not acquired and are not held to change or influence control of the issuer, aside from nomination activities described in the filing.

What dates are relevant in the disclosure?

The ownership figures are presented as of 03/31/2026 on the cover, and the filing is signed on 04/14/2026, both shown in the submission.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/13/2026 - 07:51 AM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

CoinShares PLC

(Name of Issuer)

Ordinary Shares

(Title of Class of Securities)

G670AQ104

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G670AQ104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Newton Russell Paul

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED KINGDOM

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 15,216,952.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 15,216,952.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

15,216,952.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

11.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN, CO, HC

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: 455,925 shares held in own name. 14,671,666 held via Vitruvius Holdings Limited, a company where Russell Paul Newton is sole underlying beneficial owner & sole director. 89,361 held by GABI Ventures Limited, a company of which Russell Paul Newton is sole director.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: CoinShares PLC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 2 HILL STREET, ST. HELIER, , JE2-4UA.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Russell Paul NEWTON
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: Villa Capri la Route de la Cote St Martin Jersey JE3 6DR
(c)	Citizenship: United Kingdom
(d)	Title of class of securities: Ordinary Shares
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): G670AQ104
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: The aggregate amount beneficially owned and the percentages are set forth on the cover page and incorporated by reference herein. (1) Held in own name: 492,399 shares. (2) Held as Vitruvius Holdings Limited, a company where Russell Paul Newton is sole underlying beneficial owner & sole director: 14,671,667 shares. (3) Held by GABI Ventures Limited, a company of which Russell Paul Newton is sole director: 89,361 shares. The Reporting Person beneficially owns an aggregate of 15,581,693 ordinary shares of the Issuer.
(b)	Percent of class: 11.52%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 15,581,693
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 15,581,693
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11. By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Newton Russell Paul

Signature:	Russell Paul Newton
Name/Title:	Self
Date:	04/14/2026